Flags to be flown at Half-Staff to Honor Charlie Kirk
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered the state and U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff across Ohio in honor of Charlie Kirk, the conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, who was fatally shot during a live campus event in Utah.
The order, issued by the Governor’s Office, states that flags on all public buildings and grounds will remain lowered from September 10 through 6 p.m. on September 14, paying tribute to Kirk’s life and legacy.
Kirk, 31, was killed while hosting his signature “Prove Me Wrong” event at Utah Valley University, where he often invited students to publicly debate contentious social and political issues. The shooting has been widely condemned, with reactions from both ends of the political spectrum. In Ohio, lawmakers have expressed deep sorrow, labeling the incident as an attack on free speech and political discourse.
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In addition to honoring Kirk, DeWine’s proclamation also recognizes the upcoming anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. On September 11, flags will again be flown at half-staff statewide. The Governor is encouraging all Ohioans to observe a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m., marking the time the first plane struck the World Trade Center in 2001.
This dual tribute reflects both a local and national moment of mourning—recognizing the loss of an outspoken public figure and remembering the nearly 3,000 lives lost during one of America’s darkest days.
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