Governor Ferguson hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, September 11, 2025, for national Patriot Day, the annual memorial to the victims of the 2001 tragedy.
Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Please notify all of your field offices and facilities around the state.
Other government entities, individuals, and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.
Please email FlagDirectives@gov.wa.gov if you have any questions about this flag lowering.
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