Whether you are getting some sun at the beach, watching the Coca Cola 600 from Charlotte Motor Speedway grandstand or enjoying a cool mountain breeze – like I will be this weekend – I hope everyone will have a safe and peaceful holiday weekend.
State government will be doing its part to help those of you who are traveling over the holiday. DOT will be suspending road construction along major routes to avoid delays and ease congestion. The State Highway Patrol will be on alert to keep our roads safe.
And of course, let’s remember the reason for the holiday. Memorial Day honors the sacrifice of those American men and women who have given their lives in military service. We must thank them for the country they have built and protected, the freedoms we now enjoy and we owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. We should also remember the thousands of soldiers from North Carolina and across America that are still in harm’s way.
I will be calling on all flags in North Carolina to be flown at half-staff until noon in commemoration of Memorial Day. If you see a flag flying at half-staff on Monday – take a moment to reflect and give thanks.