Missouri Governor ? Michael L. Parson

Office of Communications

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 9, 2021

Governor Parson Orders Capitol Dome Lighted Red & Blue in Remembrance of 20th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) ??Today,?Governor Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine red and blue beginning on Saturday, September 11, 2021, in remembrance of?the 20th anniversary of the September?11 attacks.?

"On the 20th anniversary of one of the darkest days in our nation?s history, we remember the heroes lost during the 9/11 attacks," Governor Parson said. "This Saturday, we will light the Capitol red and blue in honor of all the firefighters, law enforcement officers, first responders, and all Americans who risked their own lives and made the ultimate sacrifice, without hesitation, to help their fellow Americans."

The dome will light up at sunset on Saturday and remain lit until sunrise Sunday in?honor of the victims?of the September?11 attacks and in remembrance?of the heroes who gave?everything. Pictures will be available on Governor Parson?s Flickr page.?

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