Flags at half-staff on September 11, 2025 in remembrance of victims of 9/11 terrorist attacks and through sunset on Sept. 14, 2025 as a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk

Last Updated on September 11, 2025 by Cass County Communication Network

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun has directed that flags be flown at half-staff across the state of Indiana on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in observance of Patriot Day.

Flags will be lowered at all state facilities from sunrise to sunset in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and in honor of the first responders who acted with courage to save countless lives.

“The attacks of September 11 were an unspeakable tragedy. To the families who lost loved ones, my deepest condolences and most heartfelt prayers are with you.

To all Hoosiers, as we remember the lives taken and the heroes who responded, may we also remember that what carried us through that dark time was not just our faith in our nation, but our faith in each other.” – Gov. Mike Braun

Gov. Braun encourages all Hoosier businesses and residents to join in lowering their flags to honor the memory of the victims and show respect to the heroes of 9/11. 

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun has directed that flags be flown at half-staff at all state facilities in accordance with President Donald Trump’s order for all U.S. flags to be lowered at federal facilities nationwide. 

This order is being made in remembrance of Charlie Kirk and is effective immediately through sunset on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. 

Governor Braun encourages Hoosier residents and businesses to join state facilities in lowering their flags during this period of time. 

SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Governor Mike Braun