(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day to honor and mourn all military personnel who have died while serving the U.S. Armed Forces.
As is customary and unique for this holiday, flags are lowered in the morning and then raised to full-staff promptly at noon, where they remain for the remainder of the day.
In addition, Governor Lamont announced that both the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge, which carries I-95 across the Quinnipiac River in New Haven, and the parking structure at the Stamford Transportation Center will be illuminated in red, white, and blue lights each night this holiday weekend, beginning on the evening of Friday, May 23, and continuing through the evening of Monday, May 26. Both structures operate under the management of the Connecticut Department of Transportation.
“Our nation’s service members put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms and liberties that make this country the greatest in the world, and we honor and pay tribute to all of the fallen heroes,” Governor Lamont said. “On this Memorial Day, I urge everyone in Connecticut to take time to reflect on those who have given their lives in service to our nation, keep their families in your prayers, and thank all of those currently enlisted and our veterans for their service.”
“As we observe Memorial Day weekend, let us remember the heroic men and women who have consistently demonstrated an unwavering sense of duty, resilience, and bravery in their service to our country,” Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz said. “We owe a great debt to the members of the U.S. military, and we should honor those service members who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may enjoy our freedom. I hope that Connecticut’s residents will join me, not only this weekend but every day, in paying tribute to these heroes and their families.”
In accordance with the governor’s directive, flags will be at half-staff on the Connecticut State Capitol building and all other state-operated buildings, grounds, and facilities statewide. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, and any other private entities and government subdivisions are encouraged to lower their flags for this same duration of time. Since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered.
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