Please be advised that Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has ordered that the United States of America flag and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset at all state buildings on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, the day of interment, in honor of U.S. Navy Petty Officer Jake Williams of Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Petty Officer Williams will be laid to rest at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett, Massachusetts.