Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered flags in Iowa to half-staff on Monday, May 30 in honor of the nation’s fallen servicemen and women for Memorial Day. Flags will be lowered from sunrise to sunset at the state capital building, on flag displays at the Capitol Complex, and on all public buildings, grounds, and facilities throughout the state. Reynolds also directed the National League of Families POW/MIA flag to be flown on the Capital for the entire day. She says, “This Memorial Day, we pay our solemn respects to our country’s heroes and are deeply humbled by the great debt they paid on our behalf with courage and valor. The precious gift of freedom is something we often take for granted, but we thank the countless brave men and women who have gone to battle so that we can live in a free nation—the United States of America. Kevin and I join with Iowans as we pause and reflect on the powerful reminder that liberty can only be preserved through sacrifice and service.” Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions are also encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff Monday morning as a sign of respect.
