INDIANAPOLIS (WOWO): 12 years ago Wednesday , President Bush signed a resolution into law designating this day as “Patriot Day.” Governor Pence has directed flags at state facilities across the state to be flown at half-staff in honor of the day that pays tribute to the people who were injured or lost their lives in the September 11 terrorist attacks. The governor's office says flags should remain at half staff until the close of business Wednesday or Thursday morning. Governor Pence also asks business and residents across Indiana to likewise lower their flags to half-staff.