In Memoriam: General Colin L. Powell
Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Monday, October 18, 2021
As a mark of respect for the passing of General Colin L. Powell and in recognition of his tremendous life of service to this nation, President Biden has ordered that the U.S. flag be immediately flown at half-staff until sunset on October 22, 2021. In concurrence with the President’s order, Governor Carney has ordered both […]
National Firefighters Memorial Service
Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Sunday, October 3, 2021
In observance of the 40th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service and in accordance with Public Law 107-51, Governor Carney has ordered both the American and Delaware flags be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from sunrise to sunset.
In Memoriam: Second Lieutenant George M. Johnson
Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Friday, October 1, 2021
Governor Carney and Lieutenant Governor Hall-Long join family, friends and Delawareans across our state in paying tribute to the extraordinary life and service of Second Lieutenant George M. Johnson. In recognition, the Delaware flag will be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, October 2, 2021.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Thursday, September 16, 2021
In acknowledgement of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Delaware Code (Title 29, Section 408) requires Delaware State agencies, including all public schools, to display a POW/MIA flag each year on the third Friday in September.
Flags to be Lowered September 11 in Observance of Patriot Day
Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Friday, September 10, 2021
By a joint resolution approved by Congress on 12/18/2001, (Public Law 107-89) September 11th of each year has been designated as “Patriot Day.” This law also directs flags be lowered to half-staff on September 11th. In concurrence with this joint resolution, Governor Carney has ordered the U. S. and Delaware flags be flown at half-staff […]
