Gov. Youngkin orders flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Memorial Day

Odyssey Fields
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RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) — May 27 marks Memorial Day, honoring the brave men and women, who have served the country.

To highlight the service and sacrifice of members of the armed forces in the United States, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, issued all American and Virginian flags to be lowered to half-staff on Monday at sunrise.

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Under the Virginia Code §2.2-3310.1, all agencies and institutions of the Commonwealth should display the POW/MIA flag on all public buildings. This is to recognize and remember members who are or were prisoners of war or still missing in action.

All flags will remain in position until noon.

“We remember the brave men and women who paid the ultimate price while serving our country,” said Gov. Youngkin in a release.

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