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  Category: Flag Status
 

Lowering Of Flags Following Tragic Shooting In Minneapolis

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

Out of respect for yesterday’s victims of the tragic violence in Minneapolis, Minnesota, President Donald J. Trump has ordered the lowering of flags to half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on August 31, 2025.




Governor Meyer Orders The Lowering Of Flags To Honor The Passing Of Former Governor Mike Castle

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025

To recognize former Governor Castle’s lifetime of service to the State of Delaware, Governor Meyer orders flags at all state-owned buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Thursday, August 21. 




Lowering Of Flags To Honor The Passing Of World War II Veteran James “Tommy” Anderson

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

WILMINGTON– Today, Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement regarding the passing of World War II veteran James “Tommy” Anderson of Dover at the age of 102:  “Tommy Anderson was a quiet hero whose courage helped shape the course of history. From his service in the top-secret Ghost Army in World War II to his […]




Lowering of Flags to Honor the Passing of 1st Lt. Ray Firmani

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2025

WILMINGTON– Today, Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement regarding the passing of World War II veteran 1st Lt. Raymond Firmani of Elsmere at the age of 103: “Ray Firmani was a true Delawarean who served his community and his country with honor. He was a part of the fabric of Elsmere and counseled generations […]




Lowering of Flags in Recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 2, 2025

WILMINGTON – In recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend occurring May 3 and May 4, Governor Matt Meyer has officially declared this National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in the State of Delaware and orders flags at all state-owned buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff from Sunset on Friday, May 2, to Sunrise on […]







  Category: Flag Status
 

Lowering Of Flags Following Tragic Shooting In Minneapolis

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

Out of respect for yesterday’s victims of the tragic violence in Minneapolis, Minnesota, President Donald J. Trump has ordered the lowering of flags to half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on August 31, 2025.




Governor Meyer Orders The Lowering Of Flags To Honor The Passing Of Former Governor Mike Castle

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025

To recognize former Governor Castle’s lifetime of service to the State of Delaware, Governor Meyer orders flags at all state-owned buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Thursday, August 21. 




Lowering Of Flags To Honor The Passing Of World War II Veteran James “Tommy” Anderson

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

WILMINGTON– Today, Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement regarding the passing of World War II veteran James “Tommy” Anderson of Dover at the age of 102:  “Tommy Anderson was a quiet hero whose courage helped shape the course of history. From his service in the top-secret Ghost Army in World War II to his […]




Lowering of Flags to Honor the Passing of 1st Lt. Ray Firmani

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2025

WILMINGTON– Today, Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement regarding the passing of World War II veteran 1st Lt. Raymond Firmani of Elsmere at the age of 103: “Ray Firmani was a true Delawarean who served his community and his country with honor. He was a part of the fabric of Elsmere and counseled generations […]




Lowering of Flags in Recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 2, 2025

WILMINGTON – In recognition of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend occurring May 3 and May 4, Governor Matt Meyer has officially declared this National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in the State of Delaware and orders flags at all state-owned buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff from Sunset on Friday, May 2, to Sunrise on […]