Michigan governor directs flags to remain lowered for Memorial Day
Gretchen Whitmer has directed U.S. and Michigan flags throughout the state to remain lowered at half-staff on Monday, May 25 until noon to honor Memorial Day and remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty. Memorial Day pays tribute to the brave Michiganders who selflessly heeded the call of duty despite the incredible and inherent dangers facing them, Whitmer said. To lower flags to half-staff, flags should be hoisted first to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The process is reversed before the flag is lowered for the day. Flags should be returned to full-staff at noon on Monday, and will remain at full-staff indefinitely.