Memorial Day: Flag at half-staff (Sunrise to Noon)

Greetings My Neighbors,

In accordance with Flag Code, Title 4 U.S.C. § 7 (m), the United States flag is to be displayed at half-staff from sunrise until noon in honor of Memorial Day on Monday, May 28, 2018 to pay tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms our country enjoys.

Unable to lower your flag?

Attaching this black ribbon to the top of a U.S. flag is an acceptable alternative for flags that cannot be lowered to half-staff.

Want to attend a Memorial Day Event in Your Area? Here are details.

Sunday, May 27 at 10:45 AM - North Park Village Memorial Day Flag Ceremony and Remembrance

Sunday, May 27 at 1:00 PM - Morton Grove American Legion Post #134 Parade (6140 W. Dempster)

Monday, May 28 at at 11 AM - Niles Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post #3579 (Touhy and Milwaukee)

Additionally, title 36 U.S.C. § 116, requests the President of the United States issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe Memorial Day by praying for a permanent peace, according to their individual religious faith, and call on the media to join in observing Memorial Day and the period of prayer.

You can the Presidential Proclamation for Memorial Day here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/pre...