Harrisburg, PA – The US and Pennsylvania flags are flying at half-staff in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, in addition to honoring the late former Senator Bob Dole.
The flags will fly at half-staff until the end of today for Pearl Harbor Remembrance day. They will continue to be at half-staff until sunset on Thursday for former Senator Dole.
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In accordance with the recent Presidential flag order, Governor Tom Wolf ordered the United States and commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, in honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
The United States and commonwealth flags shall be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.
All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute.
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In accordance with the recent Presidential flag order, Governor Tom Wolf ordered the United States and commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings and grounds to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of former Senator Robert “Bob” Joseph Dole.
“Frances and I extend our most heartfelt condolences to the Dole family, and to all of the friends and loved ones grieving this great loss,” said Gov. Wolf. “Bob was a war hero, a leader and a great American. Our nation is the better for his dedication to public service, and his influence will be greatly missed.”
The United States and commonwealth flags shall fly at half-staff until sunset on December 9, 2021.
All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute.