American Flags and Illinois Flags to fly at half-staff Saturday, September 21st through Monday, September 23rd in the State of Illinois in honor of US Air Force Major James Sizemore. Major Sizemore was a Vietnam Veteran who’s A-26 Invader aircraft crashed while on a mission in 1969. His remains were recently identified.
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American Flags and Illinois Flags to fly at half-staff Wednesday, September 18th through Friday, September 20th in honor of Illinois National Guard Sergeant 1st Class Jerome Baker. Baker served for 11 years and was recently named noncommissioned officer in charge of readiness for Company G, 634th Brigade Support Battalion, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
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American Flags are to fly at half-staff beginning Monday, September 16th through Friday, September 20th throughout the United States in honor of the victims of the shooting at the Washington Navy Yard today. Twelve people lost their lives today when a gunman opened fire at the Washington Navy Yard and many more were injured.
Created in 1799, the Washington Navy Yard is the Navy’s oldest land establishment. The Navy Yard was originally constructed as a shipbuilding facility that built and serviced some of the Navy’s famous early vessels. The facility was burned during the War of 1812 and was later rebuilt and transformed into a center for ordnance and technological development. Today, the Washington Navy Yard houses the headquarters of Naval District Washington and as well as a naval museum.
By order of The President of the United States:
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on September 16, 2013, at the Washington Navy Yard, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, September 20, 2013. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
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American Flags and Iowa Flags to fly at half-staff Tuesday, September 17th in the State of Iowa in honor of Officer Jamie Buenting. Officer Buenting was a member of the Rockwell City Police Department who was killed in the line of duty Friday, September 13th. Buenting was part of a group of officers who were attempting an arrest of a suspect wanted on a felony domestic assault warrant. The suspect barricaded himself inside a home. During the standoff with police officers, the suspect fired a single shot which struck and killed Officer Jamie Buenting. He had been with the Rockwell City Police Department for eight years of a twelve year career in law enforcement.
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Alaska State Flags to fly at half-staff Tuesday, September 17th in honor of former Alaska Senator Bill Ray. Ray served in the US Navy from 1942-1945. He was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives in 1964 where he served for six years. Ray was then elected to the Alaska Senate and served until 1986.
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American Flags to fly at half-staff Wednesday, September 11th throughout the United States in recognition of Patriot Day and all those who lost their lives on the September 11th attacks twelve years ago.
From the Office of the President:
Twelve years ago this month, nearly three thousand innocent men, women, and children lost their lives in attacks meant to terrorize our Nation. They had been going about their day, harming no one, when sudden violence struck. We will never undo the pain and injustice borne that terrible morning, nor will we ever forget those we lost.
On September 11, 2001, amid shattered glass, twisted steel, and clouds of dust, the spirit of America shone through. We remember the sacrifice of strangers and first responders who rushed into darkness to carry others from danger. We remember the unbreakable bonds of unity we felt in the long days that followed — how we held each other, how we came to our neighbors’ aid, how we prayed for one another. We recall how Americans of every station joined together to support the survivors in their hour of need and to heal our Nation in the years that followed.
Today, we can honor those we lost by building a Nation worthy of their memories. Let us also live up to the selfless example of the heroes who gave of themselves in the face of such great evil. As we mark the anniversary of September 11, I invite all Americans to observe a National Day of Service and Remembrance by uniting in the same extraordinary way we came together after the attacks. Like the Americans who chose compassion when confronted with cruelty, we can show our love for one another by devoting our time and talents to those in need. I encourage all Americans to visit www.Serve.gov, or www.Servir.gov for Spanish speakers, to find ways to get involved in their communities.
As we serve and remember, we reaffirm our ties to one another. On September 11, 2001, no matter where we came from, what God we prayed to, or what race or ethnicity we were, we were united as one American family. May the same be said of us today, and always.
By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day,” and by Public Law 111-13, approved April 21, 2009, the Congress has requested the observance of September 11 as an annually recognized “National Day of Service and Remembrance.”
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2013, as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. I call upon all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States to display the flag of the United States at half-staff on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. I invite the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and interested organizations and individuals to join in this observance. I call upon the people of the United States to participate in community service in honor of those our Nation lost, to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services, and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to honor the innocent victims who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.
BARACK OBAMA
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American Flags and Missouri Flags to fly at half-staff Monday, September 9th in the State of Missouri in honor of Assistant Fire Chief Joe Darr. Chillicothe Fire Department Asst. Chief Darr died on September 4 while serving in the line of duty. He had served 34 years with the fire department and was a member of the Haz-Mat team.
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American Flags and New York Flags to fly at half-staff Tuesday, September 10th in the State of New York in honor of USAF Staff Sgt. Todd Lobraico Jr. Staff Sgt. Lobraico was a member of the New York Air National Guard and was serving in Afghanistan when he died as a result of wounds suffered from enemy small arms fire. He was a member of the 105th Security Forces Squadron, which is an element of the 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base at Newburgh, NY.
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Pennsylvania Flags to fly at half-staff Friday, September 6th through the day of interment (details still pending) in honor of Rep. Dick Hess. Rep. Hess served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 1987. He served as part of the House Commerce Committee, the House Transportation Committee, the House Judiciary Committee, the House Rules Committee and Republican Policy Committee during his time of public service.
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American Flags and Connecticut Flags to fly at half-staff September 6th through day of interment (details still pending) in honor of USAF Staff Sgt. Todd Lobraico. Staff Sgt. Lobraico died as a result of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire in Afghanistan. Lobraico was a member of the New York Air National Guard and was assigned to the 105th Security Forces Squadron at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, NY.
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