PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff statewide from 12:01 am until noon on Monday, May 29, in honor of Memorial Day.

“America is the freest nation in history because of the sacrifices of the brave men and women who never made it home,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “This Memorial Day and every day, we must honor their legacy and do our part to protect the Freedom that they gave their lives to defend.”