Office of the Governor – Flag Order – Gov. Green Lowers Flags for Patriot Day

STATE OF HAWAIʻI
KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI

JOSH GREEN, M.D.
GOVERNOR
KE KIAʻĀINA

GOVERNOR GREEN LOWERS FLAGS FOR PATRIOT DAY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 10, 2025

HONOLULU - Governor Josh Green, M.D., has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and at all state offices and agencies, as well as the Hawaiʻi National Guard in the state of Hawaiʻi, from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, September 11, to mark Patriot Day.

On September 11, 2001, nearly three thousand civilian and first responder lives were taken far too soon. With thousands more injured, the effects of the 9/11 attacks have left a lasting impact on our nation and the precious communities damaged by this tragedy.

"May this day serve as a reminder of the courage and heroic strength of our first responders and countless other brave citizens," said Governor Green. "Today we stand with those lost, those grieving and survivors who are forever burdened by the memory. Let their bravery and resilience inspire us as we extend our deepest condolences and consolations."

Separately, at the direction of the President of the United States, Governor Green has ordered that the the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and at all state offices and agencies, as well as the Hawaiʻi National Guard in the state of Hawaiʻi effective immediately through sunset on Sunday, September 14, in memory of Charlie Kirk.

"There is no place in Hawaiʻi or in our country for political violence. We may disagree on policies, but we must never allow division to turn into hate or harm. Democracy only survives when we resolve our differences through respect, dialogue and compassion," said Governor Green.

View the President's proclamation here.

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