Lowering of Flags to Mark the Passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis
WILMINGTON, Del. – 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. Governor Meyer issued the following statement on Pope Francis’ passing: “Delaware mourns the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis — […]
Lowering of Flags for the Passing of Lt. Gregg Shelton
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.
Lowering of Flags for the Passing of President Jimmy Carter
Governor Carney issued the following statement on the former President’s passing: “President Carter was a man of great faith and that faith inspired his service as Governor of Georgia and later as President of the United States. He was perhaps best known for the work he did after leaving office. He was a champion for peace and human rights at home and around the globe and was recognized for his efforts with the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. And he inspired many with the work he did for Habitat for Humanity well into his 90s. President Carter truly embodied what it means to be a public servant and we are grateful for the legacy he leaves behind.”
Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise on Wednesday, October 16, through sunset on Thursday, October 17, in remembrance of the Honorable James T. Vaughn, Jr., in accordance with his funeral services. “Tracey and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Former Supreme Court Justice […]
Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags
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.
