ST. PAUL, MN – In honor and remembrance of those who were
killed or injured in the Interstate 35W Bridge collapse a decade ago, Governor
Mark Dayton has
ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all
state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until
sunset on Tuesday, August 1, 2017.
“We must never forget
the terrible losses and injuries, which so many Minnesotans suffered on that
tragic day and have endured every day thereafter,” said Governor Dayton. “Lt. Governor Smith and I join all
Minnesotans, as we pause to remember and pray for the victims, their families,
and everyone, whose lives were forever changed by the I-35W Bridge collapse.”
Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at 6:05pm marks the tenth
anniversary of the Interstate 35W Bridge collapse over the Mississippi River in
Minneapolis. The bridge collapse took the lives of 13 people and injured 145
others.
“Today we pause to
remember those who lost their lives or loved ones the day the I-35W Bridge
collapsed into the Mississippi River, and the many people whose scars and
injuries are daily reminders of a horrifying tragedy,” said Lt. Governor Smith. “We will always be grateful to the heroic
first responders who put themselves in harm’s way to save the lives of so many.
All of us were touched by the I-35W Bridge collapse, and won't ever forget that
day.”
Governor Dayton has set aside this day to honor and remember
the victims; to offer continued sympathy and support to affected families and
communities; and to thank and recognize the police officers, fire and rescue
personnel, and other first responders.
Governor
Dayton’s proclamation can be found here.
Flags at Half-Staff
In keeping with appropriate flag etiquette and U.S. Code, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton may order the state flag to be flown at half-staff under very limited circumstances. He may also order the national flag to be flown at half-staff on state property only. A state flag on state property is required by law to be flown at half-staff if the national flag is flown at half-staff.
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