ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — All U.S. flags throughout the state of Florida will be flown at half-staff on Monday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis gave the order in recognition of Memorial Day, to "honor the heroes of the United States armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country."
"May we never forget the selfless bravery of the men and women who laid down their lives to protect their fellow citizens," the governor's office wrote in a release. "Our hearts are heavy with gratitude for their unwavering commitment to protecting this nation’s highest ideal of freedom in the face of grave danger."
U.S. flags and State of Florida flags will be lowered at all local buildings, state buildings, installations and grounds from sunrise until noon on Monday.
Memorial Day, observed the last Monday in May each year, is a holiday that pays tribute to American military members who have died in service to the U.S.
