Governor Jared Polis ordered Colorado flags flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Friday, September 11, 2026, to honor the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

The order aligns with a proclamation by President Trump marking Patriot Day 2026. The flags honor the 2,977 lives lost in the attacks.

"September 11 was so vivid, it's hard to grasp that the horrific terrorist attack on our homeland was a quarter century ago. For those who suffered loss, the pain is still fresh. And for many Coloradans, who were too young or not born when the attacks occurred, today is a somber and important remembrance of that awful terrorist attack. Twenty-five years ago, Coloradans watched the unthinkable unfold, and in the days that followed, we saw the very best of America rise to meet it. We honor the 2,977 lives lost, we thank the first responders who ran toward danger, and we recommit to the unity that carried us through. Colorado stands with the families who carry this loss and our flags fly at half-staff today in honor of them," said Governor Jared Polis.

"We remember the 2,977 individuals we lost 25 years ago and the families and communities that were forever impacted by their loss as well as the first responders who rushed to the aid of their neighbors. That's why 9/11 has become a National Day of Service and it's a chance for all of us to turn grief into action. Every act of service carries that spirit of unity forward and ensures their legacy lives on," said Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera.