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Patriot Day, as the anniversary is now called, is the acknowledgment of all of the Americans lost and pays tribute to the patriots who sacrificed their lives in order to protect others, on September 11, 2001.

“In those moments of chaos, they defined true heroism by risking everything to save others. Their sacrifice is beyond words, and we owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid.”

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The diamond shape in the center represents Arkansas as the only diamond producing state in the nation. The 25 stars around the diamond symbolize Arkansas as the 25th state admitted to the union. There are also three stars underneath "ARKANSAS" which represent Spain, France and the United States – the three countries the territory belonged to, 1803 – the year the U.S. acquired Arkansas as part of the Louisiana Purchase, and Arkansas being the third state created from the purchase. The single star above the state name represents membership in the Confederate States of America.

The current Arkansas flag was inspired by the contest entry design of a woman named Willie Kavanaugh Hocker in 1912. Through many adaptations, the Arkansas state flag has come to represent many different aspects of the great state.

“It’s hard to believe that 23 years have passed since the tragedy of September 11,” Justice said. “But all these years later, we show that our country has never forgotten. We will forever honor the truly extraordinary courage of the first responders who ran toward the fire when our nation was under attack.

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CHARLESTON, W.Va.– Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation for all United States and West Virginia flags at state-owned facilities to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Wednesday in honor of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks that killed 2,996 people.