Governor Bill Walker (NGP Photo) today ordered all Alaska state flags to be lowered tomorrow in honor of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, which is an annual recognition of the events that took place on September 11, 2001. This action follows a proclamation by President Barack Obama to lower all United States flags in honor of those who were killed on September 11, 2001.
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Comment: We don't wish to spoil an otherwise poignant remembrance day. We do wish to urge our public officials to honor remembrance of tragedy by conducting good policy. If forgiveness for our opinion is required, the we begin by requesting it. We then go on to wonder why Alaska's governor is going to Japan to market Alaska gas, for several reasons: In a previous life, he …. (more to come next week) |
“Fourteen years ago, our world changed forever,” said Governor Walker. “The lives of 3,000 men, women and children were taken from their families and communities. I hope Alaskans will join Donna and me in taking a moment of silence tomorrow morning in remembrance of those precious souls, and to renew our commitment to the values for which America stands—freedom, service and courage.”
Per the President’s proclamation, and Governor Walker’s order, all United States and Alaska flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, September 11, 2015.
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