HONOLULU — At the direction of the President of the United States, Gov. Josh Green ordered the U.S. and Hawaii state flags be lowered to honor the lives lost on Dec. 7, 1941, the day Pearl Harbor was attacked. 

The flags will be flown at half-staff at the Hawaii State Capitol and all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaii National Guard from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.  

“First Lady Jaime Kanani Green and I will join in solemn reflection at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial to honor the lives lost on December 7, 1941. The day serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and sacrifices made by the thousands of men and women whose bravery in the face of unimaginable adversity shaped the course of history. Their memory continues to inspire our dedication to peace and resilience as a state and as a nation,” said Green in a news release.