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  Category: Flag Status
 

Governor Meyer Orders Flags Flown at Half Staff for Memorial Day

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Sunday, May 24, 2026

To honor and remember all those who lost their lives in service to our country, Governor Matt Meyer orders flags to be lowered at all state buildings and facilities to half-staff beginning at sunrise on Monday, May 25, 2026, and remain at half-staff until noon, per the U.S. Flag Code.




Governor Meyer Orders the Lowering of Flags to Honor the Life of Mike Purzycki

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff to honor the life and service of former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki who passed away on Tuesday. To recognize former Mayor Purzycki’s career of service to the State of Delaware, Governor Meyer orders flags at all state-owned […]




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

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 […]







  Category: Flag Status
 

Governor Meyer Orders Flags Flown at Half Staff for Memorial Day

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Sunday, May 24, 2026

To honor and remember all those who lost their lives in service to our country, Governor Matt Meyer orders flags to be lowered at all state buildings and facilities to half-staff beginning at sunrise on Monday, May 25, 2026, and remain at half-staff until noon, per the U.S. Flag Code.




Governor Meyer Orders the Lowering of Flags to Honor the Life of Mike Purzycki

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff to honor the life and service of former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki who passed away on Tuesday. To recognize former Mayor Purzycki’s career of service to the State of Delaware, Governor Meyer orders flags at all state-owned […]




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

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 […]