Sunday, May 23, 2010

WWII Vet Ordered To Remove US Flag For Honoring Our Troops

Joe LeVangie displays his flag outside his Hillborough, N.H. home. WMUR.com

WWII Vet Ordered to Remove American Flag From Outside New Hampshire Home -- FOXNews.com

A Navy veteran, who was banned from displaying the American flag in front of his home, is forging a battle against his housing complex . . . and winning.

Joe LeVangie, 88, is a World War II veteran who didn't think twice about flying an American flag outside his New Hampshire home.

At least until last week, when the Hillsborough housing complex where he lives told LeVangie and his neighbors that flying the flag was forbidden.

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My Comment: It appears that he has won his case, but I always get boiling mad when I read stories like this one. As one who grew up with a WWII vet, and knowing many others .... symbols such as flying the flag are taken seriously and with passion .... and should never be messed around with.

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