In honor of Memorial Day, Utah's Gov. Spencer J. Cox has called upon the state to pay its respects to the soldiers who have fallen in defense of the nation. According to the Utah Governor's Office, the directive is to lower the United States and Utah state flags to half-staff at all state facilities, initiating this solemn remembrance starting at the first minute of May 26th.
Throughout the morning, the lowered flags will serve as a visual reminder of the cost of freedom, remaining at half-staff until the clock strikes noon. As the hands of time draw close to midday, instructions from the Governor's office mandate that flags should be raised back to their full height, marking a transition from mourning to the celebration of the valor and sacrifice of America's service members. Gov. Cox extends this gesture beyond governmental buildings, inviting "all private citizens, businesses and organizations to join in this tribute to our nation’s fallen heroes," as confirmed by the Utah Governor's Office.
This observance, steeped in tradition, mirrors the national sentiment on a day set aside for Americans to come together in silent acknowledgment and reverent honor of those no longer with us, the brave souls who laid down their lives for the star-spangled banner. As families across the state take part in various Memorial Day activities, from parades to solemn services, the half-staff flags will unite them in a shared expression of national solidarity and remembrance.
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