MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Gov. Tony Evers has ordered flags across the state to flay at half-staff on Thursday, Dec. 7 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. This directive serves as a tribute to the more than 2,000 lives lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Evers emphasized the significance of this day for the state, given the over 50 service members from Wisconsin who lost their lives in the attack.

In his statement announcing the proclamation, he reflected on the impact of the Pearl Harbor attack. "We lower the flags across our state to honor those who lost their lives and the countless others affected."

He added, "Today, we remember and pay tribute to these individuals, including so many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice, and we offer our gratitude and respect for our veterans and service members as we reflect upon a dark day in our nation’s history and ensure future generations understand and appreciate their memory and their legacy."

Dec. 7 has also been proclaimed Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day across Wisconsin. The flags will be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise until sunset.