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 […]
Lowering of Flags to Mark the Passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis
Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
To mark the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, Governor Matt Meyer orders flags at all state-owned buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Lowering of Flags for the Passing of Lt. Gregg Shelton
Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 24, 2025
To mark the passing of Lt. Gregg Shelton and commemorate his twenty years of service to the Elsmere Police Department and the people of Delaware, Governor Matt Meyer orders flags at all state-owned buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
