Executive Order #189 orders the flag be flown at half-staff in honor of Army Private First Class William LaVerne “Sonny” Simon. The World War II veteran’s remains were recently identified and sent to Wisconsin for burial.

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In April 2019, Army Private First Class Simon’s remains were sent to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency laboratory for analysis and identification. Efforts from his surviving brother and sister assisted in the success of identifying Simon’s remains positively.

“A decorated military veteran, Private Simon served our state and country well, giving his life in defense of the values and freedoms we hold most dear,” said Gov. Evers. “We are incredibly grateful for the efforts of his family and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency to bring him home so that he will finally be laid to rest in peace.”

The Middleton, Wis. native was reported missing on Nov. 5, 1944, during the Battle of the Hürtgen Forest in Germany. Army Private First Class Simon was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his actions at the battle.

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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order which requires the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on March 28.

It has been 23 years since the United States of America experienced heinous acts of terror on September 11, 2001. United our country stands in remembrance of the 2,977 lives that were lost on that day; including many first responders, local law enforcement, and military personal who demonstrated selfless courage in responding to these evil acts. I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, to honor and remember those who were lost on that day.