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Published on September 15, 2025
Statement From Mayor John Laesch
On Thursday, the City of Aurora joined communities across the nation in lowering municipal flags to half-staff in solemn remembrance of the lives lost in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
On Friday, September 12, Aurora’s flags were returned to full staff. While the President of the United States recently ordered flags to be lowered on federal buildings, that directive applies only to federal facilities, and Governor Pritzker’s flag directive applies to state buildings. Mayor Laesch expressed respect for these directives but affirmed that Aurora’s municipal observance remained focused on commemorating the anniversary of September 11, 2001.
“Our focus was on remembering the lives lost on September 11th,” Mayor Laesch said. “On Friday, our flags were raised again as we moved forward, carrying with us the spirit and memory of those who died. I recognize that some employees and community members may not agree with this decision, but lowering the flag is a solemn act that carries great weight. The choice to do so should not be made cavalierly. Doing so diminishes the importance of the remembrance of tragedies like September 11, 2001.”
Aurora also stands firmly against all forms of violence and remains committed to promoting peace, safety, and dignity for every resident.