A Proclamation in memory of Mississippians killed in New Orleans attack
Flags will be half-staff on January 9, in memory of Nikyra Dedeaux.
Flags will be half-staff on January 17, in memory of Matthew Tenedorio.
Governor Reeves signed a proclamation directing all flags of the State of Mississippi be flown at half-staff on all buildings and grounds in Mississippi beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in memory of Nikyra Dedeaux, and on Friday, January 17, 2025, in memory of Matthew Tenedorio. Both January 9 and January 17 will be days of mourning for the loss of these two Mississippians.
“Mississippi mourns the loss of Nikyra, Matthew, and the 12 other Americans who lost their lives in the terror attack in New Orleans,” Reeves said after signing the proclamation. “Nikyra and Matthew were loved by their friends, family, and their state. We continue to stand with our friends in Louisiana and will continue to pray for the victims and their families. Mississippi will never forget them.”
Note: As per Section 7 of the United States Flag Code (4 U.S. Code § 7), flags throughout the United States will continue to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Tues., Jan. 28, 2025 for former President Jimmy Carter.
