![[FILE] An American flag and State of Utah flag fly at half mast near the Utah State Capitol. Gov. Spencer Cox ordered flags to be lowered at state facilities Monday in honor of the 9/11 tragedy.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a48c6ad/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4256x2832+0+0/resize/840x558!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F8f%2F44%2F5e0d0dcc4630982df96e029459a8%2Fadobestock-158195647.jpeg)
It is to show solidarity with the State of Israel and its people.
The flags are to remain at half staff though sunset Friday, Oct. 13.
Gov. Cox has extended the invitation to all citizens, businesses and other organizations to join in this recognition.
