Governor Meyer orders flags to half-staff for September 11

Governor Meyer orders flags lowered to half-staff on September 11 to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the Sept. 11 attacks, including Delawareans and others connected to the state.

Patriot Day — Two beams of light represent the former Twin Towers of the World Trade Center during the 2004 memorial of the September 11, 2001 attacks.Derek Jensen

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Governor Matt Meyer orders flags lowered to half-staff on September 11 in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the Sept. 11 attacks. The observance honors the victims of that day, including Delawareans and others with ties to the state: Robert Flanagan of Claymont, Matthew Flocco, Keith Glascoe, and Michael San Phillip.

The order marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks and recognizes the profound loss felt across the country and in Delaware. It is a statewide flag order issued for the day of remembrance.

Flags are to remain at half-staff on September 11, 2026.

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Last reviewed September 11, 2026