Hawai‘i Governor Josh Green has ordered flags at all state offices, agencies, and the Hawai‘i National Guard to be flown at half-staff to honor lives lost in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Wednesday. The order follows the President’s directive and will take effect immediately, lasting until sunset on Sunday, according to the Office of the Governor.
Governor Green has ordered that flags be flown at half-mast on Friday and remain at half-mast until dusk on September 1 to honor fallen Maui Police Officer Suzanne O. Officer O, who was killed in the line of duty on August 15, is remembered for her dedication and service to the community. "Officer Suzanne O gave her life in service to the people of Maui and the state of Hawai‘i," said Governor Green. "She was a dedicated public servant, remembered for her professionalism, compassion and deep commitment to her community," as reported by the Office of the Governor.
Hawai‘i Governor Green expressed solidarity with the people of Minnesota following a recent tragedy, stating, "Our hearts are also with the people of Minnesota as they grieve lives taken far too soon," and adding, "Hawai‘i stands united in compassion and sorrow with all those affected by this tragedy." As a mark of respect, the state has lowered its flags to honor Officer O’s legacy and the lives lost in Minneapolis. The Governor emphasized that the gesture is more than symbolic, reflecting Hawai‘i's aloha spirit and commitment to confronting senseless violence, saying, "May the lowering of our flags serve as a symbol of aloha, support and our shared resolve to end senseless violence in our communities," as mentioned by the Office of the Governor.
