Beshear orders flags to half-staff for Charlie Kirk, in accordance with White House, and Patriot Day

FRANKFORT, Ky. — In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Gov. Andy Beshear is directing that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Sunday, Sept. 14, out of respect for Charles James “Charlie” Kirk, who was fatally shot at a speaking engagement in Utah on Wednesday.

Thegovernor also directed that flags be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, Sept. 11, in commemoration of Patriot Day and in honor of those lost in the 9/11 attacks.

Beshear encourages individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the Commonwealth to join in this tribute.