Governor Meyer Orders the Lowering of Flags to Honor the Lives of George Bunting and John Viola; Rev. Jesse Jackson
Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
WILMINGTON — Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff to honor the lives and service of former Delaware state legislators, George Bunting and John Viola, who passed away last week. Flags should also be lowered in remembrance of the life, service, and influence of […]
Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags for State Trooper Killed in DMV Shooting
Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
WILMINGTON — Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff in remembrance of the Delaware State Trooper who was killed in the line of duty during the tragic shooting at the Wilmington DMV in New Castle. Governor Matt Meyer, First Lady Lauren Meyer, Lieutenant Governor […]
Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags to Honor Passing of West Virginia Army National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom
Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 4, 2025
WILMINGTON – Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff to honor the passing of West Virginia Army National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, following the Presidential proclamation and in accordance with U.S. Flag Code. This order will last until sunset on December 4, 2025. For real-time […]
Governor Meyer Orders The Lowering of Flags to Honor The Passing Of Vice President Cheney
Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
WILMINGTON – Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff due to the passing of former United States Vice President Dick Cheney. According to the U.S. Flag Code, flags should be lowered to half-staff following the death of a former vice president, from the day […]
Governor Meyer Orders the Lowering of Flags for September 11th
Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 11, 2025
WILMINGTON – Today, Governor Meyer ordered all United States and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff in remembrance of the lives lost on September 11, 2001, from sunrise on Thursday to sunset. In recognition of 24 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Governor Meyer issued the following statement: “We […]
