Why Delaware Flags Were Lowered
In honor of George Bunting, John Viola, and Rev. Jesse Jackson.
When the Delaware Half-Staff Order Began and Ended
Use the exact end boundary above. A flag may return to full-staff at sunset, noon, a stated clock time, or another named event. If the end is not confirmed, open the source before acting.
Where the Delaware Half-Staff Order Applied
Facilities and locations specified in the official notice
- Facilities
- State
- U.S. flag
- Affected
- State flag
- Not stated
- Private display
- Not stated
What This Half-Staff Order Means for Flag Owners
Follow the Locations Named in This Order
An order can cover federal property, all state facilities, one building, or another named place. Do not expand a limited order beyond the stored scope.
Return Flags to Full-Staff at the Stated Time
Use the end date and boundary above. Before raising the flag, confirm that a newer federal or state half-staff order has not taken effect.
Check for a Newer Half-Staff Order
This detail page preserves one directive. It does not make an old order current, so use today’s status page for the latest operational answer.
Official Source and Evidence for This Half-Staff Order
Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff to honor the lives and service of former Delaware state legislators, George Bunting and John Viola, who passed away last week. Flags should also be lowered in remembrance of the life, service, and influence of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who passed early Tuesday. Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statements on each man’s extraordinary service: Rev. Jesse Jackson “The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a giant in American politics. From the civil rights movement to his historic presidential campaigns to decades spent advocating for equality across the globe, his fight for working people and racial justice laid the groundwork for generational change. He was a progressive before it was cool and a revolutionary when it was hard. His life should be an example to us all that we have a duty to serve our neighbors and fight for what we believe in, especially when the cards are stacked against us. Lauren and I are holding his family in our prayers, as the people of Delaware mourn this loss, celebrate his life, and resolve to always remember the influence and impact of the Rev. Jesse Jackson.” Flags will remain at half-staff through sundown on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
The linked government page remains the authoritative version.
Delaware Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Honoring George Bunting, John Viola, and Rev. Jesse Jackson order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins February 17, 2026 and ends February 21, 2026. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this Delaware half-staff order apply to homes and businesses?
Only if the notice says so. Government orders usually direct named public facilities and may separately invite private citizens, businesses, and organizations to participate. Check “Private display” in the scope above and read the source when it is not stated.
Which flags and locations did this order cover?
Use the scope cards above. They separate the facility type, geographic area, U.S. flag, state flag, and private-display guidance retained from the notice.
Where can I verify this half-staff order?
Use the official-source link on this page. The government notice remains authoritative if it differs from this normalized record.