Whitmer Proclaims Friday As Remembrance Day To Honor 9/11 Victims

MICHIGAN — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed Friday as 9/11 Remembrance Day in Michigan to honor those who died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and to bring awareness to the hardships that their loved ones continue to face 19 years after the tragedy.

The governor also ordered the lowering of U.S. and state flags within the State Capitol Complex and on all public buildings and grounds across the state to be lowered to half-staff Friday.

“On this day nineteen years ago, in the aftermath of one of the worst attacks in our nation’s history, Americans banded together and proved that love is stronger than hate,” Whitmer said. “This tragedy will always serve as a reminder of the strength, resilience, and compassion that Michiganders and all Americans possess.

"We are thankful for our first responders, firefighters, law enforcement, and military who showed true heroism and selfless courage in the wake of the attacks. We can remember the victims of 9/11 through acts of service toward each other and by fighting for a more inclusive and just society.”

Remembrance Day honors the nearly 3,000 men, women, and children who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and recognizes the struggles that their families and loved ones continue to face, Whitmer said in a news release.

Whitmer said she urges all citizens to take a moment to remember those who lost their lives.