Gov. Brown orders flags to half-staff on Pearl Harbor Rememberance Day

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Gov. Kate Brown on Friday ordered all flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, Dec. 7.

"We benefit every day from the bravery and sacrifice of our U.S. service members, and especially owe a debt of gratitude to the men and women who served and gave their lives in World War II," Brown said.

"I encourage all Oregonians to take a moment to reflect on that sacrifice and express gratitude for the freedoms their fellow Americans have ensured through their service," she added.

The White House also issued a national flag order, and the full presidential proclamation is available here.