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  Category: Flag Status
 

Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags to Honor Former State Senator Nancy Cook

Featured Posts | Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2026

WILMINGTON — Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff to honor the life and legacy of former State Senator Nancy Cook, who passed away on March 23, 2026, at the age of 89.  Governor Meyer issued the following statement to remember Senator Cook:  “Delaware […]




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 […]







  Category: Flag Status
 

Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags to Honor Former State Senator Nancy Cook

Featured Posts | Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2026

WILMINGTON — Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff to honor the life and legacy of former State Senator Nancy Cook, who passed away on March 23, 2026, at the age of 89.  Governor Meyer issued the following statement to remember Senator Cook:  “Delaware […]




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 […]