Flag lowering for victims of violence in Virginia Beach
Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Saturday, June 1, 2019
This afternoon President Trump ordered American flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, June 4 as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated in Virginia Beach, Virginia on May 31, 2019. In concurrence with the President’s order […]
Flag lowering reminder for Memorial Day
Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Friday, May 24, 2019
On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have died in service upholding the freedoms that all Americans enjoy today. To honor the dedication and service of all of our service members Governor Carney requests that the proper protocol for the U.S. Flag Code be followed this Memorial Day. Flags are to be lowered […]
Flag Lowering for Peace Officers Memorial Day
Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Wednesday, May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial Day. On this day we pay tribute to peace officers across our country who have died, or who have been disabled in the line of duty. In accordance with federal law (36 U.S.C. 175) and a proclamation issued by President Trump, Governor Carney requests that the Delaware and […]
Flag Lowering in Honor of Staff Sergeant Christopher Slutman
Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2019
Governor John Carney today ordered United States and Delaware flags lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Marines Staff Sergeant Christopher Slutman, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday. Staff Sergeant Slutman resided in Delaware along with his family. Flags are to be returned to full staff Monday morning. Click here […]
Flag lowering for former Senator Steven Amick
Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 30, 2019
With the passing of former State Senator Steven Amick on Wednesday, January 23 Governor Carney has ordered the United States and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning Friday morning, February 1 as a mark of respect for Mr. Amick and his service to Delaware. Mr. Amick’s legislative career began […]
