AUGUSTA – Governor Paul R. LePage today ordered that the United States flag and the State of Maine flag at state facilities statewide be flown at half-staff Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 27.

Governor LePage also asks businesses and residents to lower their flags to half-staff to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defending our nation and our freedom.

“They have fought for us and died for us, and there is no way to repay them for what they have given, but on this Memorial Day, we can show that we are grateful for all of our fallen heroes,” said Governor LePage.