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  Category: Flag Status
 

Governor Meyer Orders the Lowering of Flags in Concurrence with White House

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

WILMINGTON – Today, in concurrence with President Trump’s proclamation regarding the passing of Charlie Kirk, 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 Sunday at 6:00 p.m. ET.     Governor Meyer issued the following statement following news […]




Lowering of Flags in Recognition of Overdose Awareness Day 

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

WILMINGTON – In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day, which will occur on August 31, Governor Meyer has ordered the lowering of flags at all state-owned buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff from sunrise on Friday, August 29, 2025, to sunset on Monday, September 1, 2025.  Senate Joint Resolution 9, sponsored by Sen. Stephanie […]




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 […]







  Category: Flag Status
 

Governor Meyer Orders the Lowering of Flags in Concurrence with White House

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

WILMINGTON – Today, in concurrence with President Trump’s proclamation regarding the passing of Charlie Kirk, 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 Sunday at 6:00 p.m. ET.     Governor Meyer issued the following statement following news […]




Lowering of Flags in Recognition of Overdose Awareness Day 

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

WILMINGTON – In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day, which will occur on August 31, Governor Meyer has ordered the lowering of flags at all state-owned buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff from sunrise on Friday, August 29, 2025, to sunset on Monday, September 1, 2025.  Senate Joint Resolution 9, sponsored by Sen. Stephanie […]




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 […]