TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and DevelopmentFROM: Governor Ron DeSantisDATE: Friday, December 6, 2024RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
On December 7, 1941, over two thousand American soldiers, marines, sailors, and civilians were killed and over one thousand were injured in the Japanese attack on Naval Station Pearl Harbor. We remember the lives lost on that grave day and honor the brave veterans of World War II who fought for our great Nation and ultimately prevailed.As a mark of respect, I signed the attached Proclamation directing the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, December 7, 2024.To view the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Proclamation, click here. To view the Presidential Proclamation, click here.
Pursuant to 4 U.S.C. § 1, et seq, the Governor has adopted a protocol for displaying the National and State Flags. Consistent with this protocol, the Governor will, on rare and solemn occasions, direct the flags to be lowered to half-staff. On this page, you can learn about the status of the flag and review a copy of the Governor’s flag protocol.
