COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Governor John Kasich has ordered that all flags in the state be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on today.

According to a statement from the Governor's office, flags will be lowered in honor of the lives lost in the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001.

In addition, Governor Kasich is asking that all Ohioans observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m.