Flags lowered for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, passing of U.S. Sen. Bob Dole
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/07/2021 - 8:26am
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be lowered to half-staff at the State Capitol and all State public buildings and grounds from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, in honor of the individuals who perished as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor. The Governor’s executive order aligns with a Presidential Proclamation issued by President Joe Biden.
“On this 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we remember the 2,403 American warriors and 68 civilians who lost their lives, along with 1,100 others wounded in the attack,” said Gov. Sisolak. “Nevadans will never forget the tragic events of that fateful day and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our Nation. May we always remember their sacrifices in defense of our liberty and honor their legacies.”
On December 3, President Biden ordered the flag to be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
Gov. Sisolak also ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be lowered to half-staff at the State Capitol and all State public buildings and grounds until sunset on December 9, 2021, in honor of U.S. Senator Robert “Bob” Joseph Dole and his life of service to our nation. The Governor’s executive order aligns with a Presidential Proclamation issued by President Joe Biden.
“U.S. Senator Bob Dole was an outstanding American whose service, devotion, and impact to this nation will never be forgotten,” said Governor Sisolak. “Kathy and I send our love and condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.”
On December 5, 2021, President Biden ordered the flag to be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on December 9, 2021, in honor of the life and legacy of U.S. Senator Robert “Bob” Joseph Dole.
