Fallen Kansans to be honored at Memorial Day ceremony

Governor Kathleen Sebelius will join families, veterans and fellow Kansans at a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 28 to honor military personnel who have died while serving their country.

The Governor’s Annual Memorial Day Ceremony will be held 9:00 a.m. on the South Steps of the State Capitol, near the Veterans’ Memorial.

“Our fallen heroes will always be remembered for their courage and valor, and for their willingness to sacrifice on behalf of our freedom and liberty,” said Sebelius. “I hope all Kansans will join us in remembering our nation’s fallen servicemen and women at this ceremony or in their own way.”

Family members who have lost loved ones in current and past conflicts are planning to attend, as well as members of the Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs.  

Pursuant to U.S. Code, Title 4, Chapter 1, Sec. 6, Governor Sebelius has directed all flags to be lowered to half-staff until noon on Memorial Day.

The public is invited to attend the ceremony. If there is inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the 2nd Floor Rotunda of the Capitol.

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