FLAG ADVISORY

September 11, 2025

Contact: Josie Harms

Flags at Half-Staff Statewide in Honor of Patriot Day

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide until sunset as a mark of respect for 2,977 innocent souls who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. In honor of their memory, President Donald J. Trump proclaimed September 11, 2025, as Patriot Day, 2025.

“We continue to hold the survivors of the horrific 9/11 attack and the families of those who were lost in our thoughts and prayers,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “Thank you to the brave men and women who took action to save lives in an hour of darkness. We are forever indebted to you, and we will never forget.”

This announcement is consistent with President Trump’s order, which can be found here.

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