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US & State Flags Ordered to Half Staff for Dolly Parton
In accordance with President Trump’s order and as a mark of respect for the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, Governor Matt Meyer has ordered that both the American and Delaware flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities for a one-week period, beginning today, August 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. =====================================================…
Read MoreDel. Flags Half-Staff To Honor Clayton Fire Chief
Flags in Delaware are lowered to half-staff to honor the chief of the Clayton Fire Company, who died in an accidental fall at a fire station this week.Governor John Carney has directed that the state flag fly at half-staff at state buildings and facilities until sunset Tuesday, the day of John Pridemore’s funeral.Pridemore wasa member…
Read MoreDel. Flags At Half-Staff In Honor Of Sen. Robert Venables, Winnie Spence
Delaware flags at state facilities are flying at half-staff through Sunday January 2nd in honor of the late State Senator Robert Venables and Winifred Theodora “Winnie Spence, a former Representative and Senator. Governor John Carney issued the order regarding state flags Wednesday. The Delaware flag is to be returned to full staff Monday, January 3rd.…
Read MoreMd. State Flags Fly Half-Staff To Honor 10,000+ Marylanders Lost Due To COVID-19
More than 10,000 Marylanders have been lost due to COVID-19 complications, according to Governor Larry Hogan, who directed state flags in Maryland to fly at half-staff in remembrance of those people over the past 19 months. “More than 10,000 lives have now been taken from us by this deadly virus. Each of these Marylanders was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Flags Return to Full-Staff at Sunset Today Following Internment of Cpl. Keith Heacook
UPDATED – Flags will return to full staff at sunset on Monday, May 10 following the internment of Cpl Keith Heacook. ======================================================================= Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Delaware Governor John Carney Thursday directed that state and US flags fly at half-staff in tribute to Delmar Police Corporal Keith Heacook, who was declared clinically deceased Wednesday…
Read MoreDel., Md. Flags At Half-Staff To Honor People Who’ve Died With COVID
Flags in Delaware and Maryland are flying at half-staff in memory of the more than half-a-million Americans who have died with coronavirus. Governor John Carney took action Monday to lower flags at state government buildings and facilities after President Biden ordered that the flag be lowered at federal facilities. Flags are to stay at half-staff…
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