HONOLULU – Gov. Linda Lingle has ordered the Hawaii state flag at all state and county buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset today in honor of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

The governor’s proclamation also encourages Hawaii residents to display the state flag at half-staff at their homes and businesses in observance of this day of remembrance.
In honor of the heroes of Sept. 11, Lingle also encourages Hawaii residents to participate in community service.
The governor’s action is in conjunction with a proclamation issued today by President Obama ordering that the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff in memory of the victims.
By a joint resolution approved on Dec. 18, 2001, the U.S. Congress designated Sept. 11 of each year as “Patriot Day.” This year, the president also declared Sept. 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance.