Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Thursday, December 7. “On this day, we honor the brave Americans who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor,” said Governor Carney. “We owe a debt of gratitude to all who have defended our nation and made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.”

Flags should be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, December 7, until sunset.


Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

WILMINGTON, DE – In accordance with President Biden’s order and as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on October 25, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine, Governor John Carney has ordered both the U.S. and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff effective immediately. Flags are to remain at half-staff until sunset, October 30, 2023.


Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered in Response to the Navy Yard Shootings

Dover – President Obama on Monday ordered American flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Friday, September 20, 2013, “as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on September 16, 2013, at the Washington Navy Yard.”

In concurrence with the President’s order and as an expression of Delaware’s sympathy for the people affected by this tragedy, Gov. Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities also be flown at half-staff until the end of the day on September 20, 2013.


Governor Markell Orders Flags Lowered for September 11

DOVER – This afternoon, President Obama ordered American flags at all government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, September 11, in observance of Patriot Day and National Day of Service “in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.”

In concurrence with the President’s order and in remembrance of the victims from that day, Gov. Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities also be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, September 11.


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