Governor Mike Kehoe

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

*May 13, 2025*

*Governor Kehoe Announces Memorial Services Honoring Former U.S. Senator and Governor Christopher S. “Kit” Bond*

"Orders U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings statewide beginning today through May 22, 2025"

*JEFFERSON CITY, MO *– Governor Mike Kehoe announced today the memorial services honoring former U.S. Senator and Governor Christopher S. “Kit” Bond.

A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, whose life’s work was dedicated to serving Missouri, Kit Bond died on May 13, 2025, in St. Louis at 86 years old. To view Governor Kehoe's statement, click here [ [link removed] ]. An official obituary for Governor Bond is attached [ [link removed] ]. 

Governor Kehoe also signed a proclamation ordering U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at all government buildings statewide beginning today until sunset on May 22, 2025. To view the Governor’s proclamation, click here. [ [link removed] ]

On *Tuesday*, *May 20*, a State Memorial Service honoring the life and legacy of Governor Kit Bond will be held in the Rotunda of the Missouri State Capitol at noon. The public is invited to attend.

Governor Bond will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda for a 24-hour period immediately following the State Memorial Service, allowing members of the public to pay their respects.

On *Thursday*, *May 22*, a celebration of Kit’s life will be held at Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church. All who knew and loved Kit are welcome to attend. 

 

*_Tuesday, May 20, 2025_*

*State Memorial Service *

*When: *12:00 p.m.

*Where:* Missouri State Capitol Rotunda 

*Media: *Open "(designated media area available)"

"*A mult box will be provided"

" *The service will be livestreamed on Governor Kehoe's Facebook Page [ [link removed] ]"

 

*_Thursday, May 22, 2025_*

*Celebration of Life*

*When: *1:00 p.m.

*Where:* Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church, 9450 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63124

*Media: *Closed

 


* Kit Bond Obituary (2).pdf [ [link removed] ]

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*Contact: Gabby Picard*

Communications Director

Mobile: 573-536-6566

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.governor.mo.gov


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