The Office of the Governor of the State of Florida
09/11/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/11/2025 11:31
Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Charlie Kirk
September
11
2025
TO: Brian Fienemann, Director of Real Estate Management and Development
FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis
DATE: Thursday, September 11, 2025
RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Charlie Kirk
It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, a Christian conservative public figure and prominent media personality. In 2012, Charlie co-founded Turning Point USA to promote conservative values and open dialogue among the youth of America. As one of the most prominent voices of his time, Charlie worked to help spark conversations that would engage millions of young Americans in civic life and challenge them to articulate their values. He was widely recognized for his leadership and influence in the political landscape and was admired by many prominent figures, including President Donald Trump. Charlie was a strong man of God as well as a husband and a father, and he is now rejoicing with our Lord in Heaven.
President Donald Trump has directed all flags to be lowered to half-staff immediately. Pursuant to this direction and in honor of Charlie's memory, I hereby direct 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 immediately until sunset on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Please see the Proclamation by President Donald Trump here.
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