President Proclaims Memorial Day As Day Of Prayer For Permanent Peace
• PIERRE, S.D. - Gov. Dennis Daugaard asks that flags be flown at half-staff on the morning of Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, in observance of fallen military service members.
• President Barack Obama has proclaimed Memorial Day as a Day of Prayer for Permanent Peace and has called on Governors of the United States to request flags at half-staff from 8 a.m. until noon and then at full staff from noon until sunset.
• The President has designated the hour beginning at 11 a.m., local time, to unite in prayer. He also urges Americans to observe a National Moment of Remembrance, beginning at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day.