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Half-staff flags for 9/11 and moment of silence
September 10, 2022
 
Display of flags for 9/11
In honor of the lives lost in the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, the flags of the United States of America and the State of Ohio shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the state of Ohio from sunrise to sunset on September 11, 2022.

Furthermore, Governor DeWine asks that all Ohioans observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to honor the innocent Americans and people from all around the world who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks on Septemeber 11, 2001.

Photo shows the current display of flags on the lawn of the Ohio Statehouse. Each flag stands for one life lost in 9/11. The memorial flag display is open to the public in Columbus until noon Sept. 13, 2022.