Governor Meyer has ordered the Delaware state flag to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Sen. Patti Blevins’ life
Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Delaware lost a dedicated public servant with the passing of former Senate President Pro Tempore Patricia “Patti” Blevins, who served Delaware for decades on the Elsmere Town Council, as Mayor of Elsmere and in the Delaware Senate. Governor Matt Meyer has ordered the Delaware state flag to be lowered to half-staff in honor of […]
Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags in Honor of September 11
Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 11, 2026
Twenty-five years ago today, America changed forever. We remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11 – including the Delawareans and those connected to our state: Robert Flanagan, 33, of Claymont; Matthew Flocco, a 21-year-old Navy aerographer’s mate 2nd class; Keith Glascoe, a Delaware State University alumnus and FDNY firefighter; Michael San Phillip, who called […]
Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of flags in honor of Overdose Awareness Month and International Overdose Awareness Day
Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, August 31, 2026
Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff in honor of Overdose Awareness Month and International Overdose Awareness Day. Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement: “In honor of Overdose Awareness Month and International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, I am ordering […]
Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags in Honor of Dolly Parton
Flag Status | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WILMINGTON, Del. — In accordance with President Trump’s order and as a mark of respect for the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, Governor Matt Meyer has ordered that both the American and Delaware flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities for a one-week period, beginning today, August […]
Governor Meyer Orders the Lowering of Flags in Concurrence with White House
Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 13, 2026
WILMINGTON – Today, in concurrence with President Trump’s proclamation regarding the passing of United States Senator Lindsey Graham, 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 Saturday, July 18 at 6:00 p.m. ET.
