05/25/2026
On Memorial Day, flags are quickly raised to full-staff position and then slowly lowered to half-staff, where they remain from sunrise until noon to honor the servicemen and women of this country who gave their lives. At noon, the flags are raised quickly to full-staff in recognition of living military veterans who served the country. The flags remain at full staff until sunset.
This, and every Memorial Day, please pause and reflect on the reason for your long weekend. For the reason that your friends and family are able to gather. Please remember that freedom isn’t free, and that brave men and women gave, and continue to give their lives for us.