Governor Carney Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Fallen Correctional Sergeant Steven Floyd
Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2017
Governor Carney today ordered both the U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of fallen Correctional Sergeant Steven Floyd. Sergeant Floyd died in the line of duty valiantly protecting the community and fellow Delawareans during a prison disturbance at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna. Flags are to remain […]
Flags Lowered for Passing of David P. Buckson
Flag Status | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2017
With the passing of David P. Buckson on Tuesday, January 17 Governor Carney has ordered the United States and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning Friday, January 20 as a mark of respect for Mr. Buckson and his service to Delaware. Mr. Buckson served on the bench of the […]
Flag Lowering for Fallen Wilmington Firefighter Ardythe Hope
Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 2, 2016
Governor Markell today ordered both the U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of fallen Wilmington Senior Firefighter Ardythe Hope. Senior Firefighter Hope passed away from her injuries as a result of battling a blaze in Wilmington the morning of September 24. Flags are to remain at half-staff until further notice.
Flags Lowered for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, October 7, 2016
Everyday across Delaware, thousands of firefighters serve their communities and protect the public by responding to not only fires but almost any emergency situation. In honor of the men and women who have died while protecting Delawareans, in recognition of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service (to be held on Sunday, October 9) and in […]
Flags to be Lowered to Half-staff for Fallen Wilmington Firefighters
Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, September 24, 2016
Governor Markell today ordered both the U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of fallen Wilmington firefighters Lt. Christopher Leach and Senior Firefighter Jerry Fickes. Both firefighters died this morning serving their community and fellow Delawareans valiantly, while battling a blaze in Wilmington. Flags are to remain at half-staff until further […]
