By Mark Eichman
The official state colors of Delaware closely resemble the Ukrainian flag, making an easy way for residents here to don their yellow and blue to show their support for Ukrainians living in Delaware, and those dodging Russian bombs in Europe.
Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and Gov. John Carney stood alongside Ukrainian religious leaders who offered prayers for peace. U.S. Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware donned a blue University of Delaware coat with bright yellow sleeves as he spoke of the signs of strength the Ukrainian people have demonstrated.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg made a surprise appearance at the Wilmington rally. Buttigieg was scheduled to visit Wilmington later in the morning for an announcement about transportation funding but shifted his schedule to arrive earlier.
“People of Ukraine did not ask to be a battleground in the struggle between autocracy and democracy. Matter of fact, they wanted to avoid being in this position,” Buttigieg said. “Yet they are, and they have risen to it in such a courageous and inspiring fashion that when this flag goes up here in their honor, it will not just be a flag representing Ukraine and its people, but I believe representing democracy itself.”
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