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  Category: Flag Status
 

Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags to Honor Passing of West Virginia Army National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom

Featured Posts | 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 […]




Governor Meyer Orders the Lowering of Flags in Concurrence with White House

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

WILMINGTON – Today, in concurrence with President Trump’s proclamation regarding the passing of Charlie Kirk, Governor Matt Meyer has ordered the United States and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff beginning immediately and ending Sunday at 6:00 p.m. ET.     Governor Meyer issued the following statement following news […]




Lowering of Flags in Recognition of Overdose Awareness Day 

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2025

WILMINGTON – In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day, which will occur on August 31, Governor Meyer has ordered the lowering of flags at all state-owned buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff from sunrise on Friday, August 29, 2025, to sunset on Monday, September 1, 2025.  Senate Joint Resolution 9, sponsored by Sen. Stephanie […]







  Category: Flag Status
 

Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags to Honor Passing of West Virginia Army National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom

Featured Posts | 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 […]




Governor Meyer Orders the Lowering of Flags in Concurrence with White House

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

WILMINGTON – Today, in concurrence with President Trump’s proclamation regarding the passing of Charlie Kirk, Governor Matt Meyer has ordered the United States and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff beginning immediately and ending Sunday at 6:00 p.m. ET.     Governor Meyer issued the following statement following news […]




Lowering of Flags in Recognition of Overdose Awareness Day 

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2025

WILMINGTON – In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day, which will occur on August 31, Governor Meyer has ordered the lowering of flags at all state-owned buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff from sunrise on Friday, August 29, 2025, to sunset on Monday, September 1, 2025.  Senate Joint Resolution 9, sponsored by Sen. Stephanie […]