National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Thursday, September 16, 2021
In acknowledgement of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Delaware Code (Title 29, Section 408) requires Delaware State agencies, including all public schools, to display a POW/MIA flag each year on the third Friday in September.
Flag Lowering for Memorial Day
Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Monday, May 31, 2021
In recognition of Memorial Day, President Biden has proclaimed May 31, 2021, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and designated the hour of 11:00 AM as a time when we might collectively unite in prayer and reflection. President Biden has also asked that all Americans observe the National Moment of Remembrance beginning at […]
Flag Lowering for Victims in San Jose
Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 26, 2021
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on May 26, 2021, in San Jose, California, President Biden ordered flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on May 30, 2021. In concurrence with the President’s order, Governor Carney has ordered […]
Delaware Flag to be Lowered for Former Governor Pierre Samuel “Pete” du Pont IV
Flag Status | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered Tuesday, May 11, 2021, to honor former Governor Pierre Samuel “Pete” du Pont IV, who passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Flags are to remain at half-staff for one week, and are to be returned to full staff at the close of business on […]
Flag Status Update
Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Friday, May 7, 2021
Please note the following update regarding flag lowering for fallen Delmar Police Corporal Keith Heacook. A service in honor of Corporal Heacook’s memory is scheduled for Monday, May 10, followed by his interment. Accordingly, all flags should be returned to full staff at the close of business that day, Monday, May 10.
