Gov. Beshear to commemorate 20th anniversary of 9/11

In News, State by OC Monitor Staff

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear will join Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and leadership of the Louisville Fire Department for a memorial ceremony at the department’s headquarters in downtown Louisville at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, to remember the lives lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and to recognize the sacrifices of first responders that day.

In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Saturday in commemoration of Patriot Day and in honor of those lost in the attacks.

Beshear encourages individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the commonwealth to join in this tribute. Flag status information is available at https://governor.ky.gov/flag-status.