HARTFORD — Governor Ned Lamont announced December 13 that he is directing US and State of Connecticut flags to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, December 14, 2019, in remembrance of the twenty children and six adults who were killed seven years ago at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the US flag, all other flags — including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise — should also be lowered during this same duration of time.

Governor Lamont said, “We will never forget the 20 innocent, gentle children and six devoted educators whose lives were taken all too soon that terrible morning seven years ago. The tragedy that occurred that day is one of the worst in our history, but in its aftermath, we witnessed an unprecedented outpouring of humanity, hope, and kindness cascading into our state from over the entire world, spreading a message of love that we must proactively protect.”

Lt Governor Susan Bysiewicz said, “Seven years ago, Connecticut was forever changed when 26 innocent people — six courageous educators and 20 loving children — were taken from their families and friends far too soon. We will never forget the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting and today we send the love and prayers of the state to the Newtown community as it continues to heal from this painful wound.”

Three of Newtown's houses of worship will host memorial services this weekend, commemorating the seventh anniversary of the shootings.