Allow the Thin Red Line flag to fly on Station 4 in Nonantum, MA.
On June 14th the Mayor’s office contacted Station 4 in Nonantum, MA with an order to remove the flag hanging inside the fire station. It was stated that a citizen contacted her office saying the flag was offensive. The alleged offensive flag was the Firefighter’s Memorial Flag. This flag not only represents: Honor, Courage, and Integrity, it also is a symbol that remembers the fallen and injured firefighters. We are petitioning to have this flag put back up at Station 4 immediately.
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Reached 1,000 supporters
July 14, 2020
July 12, 2020
The petition reached 100 signatures this morning. I am currently drafting a formal letter of inquiry to the Mayor's office to request a meeting regarding the removal of the memorial flag.
Reached 100 supporters
July 10, 2020
351 Comments
I support the the Firefighters Memorial flag to be returned to its proper home at Station 4. As a retired City employee, I am upset that you would do this to your people. Please reconsider your position on this vital project as it also reflects on who we are as a united city.
Coming from a family that has had four generations serve on the Newton Fire Department it is quite sad to hear about the order from the city to remove a flag with such significant meaning to all firefighters and their families.
I fail to comprehend why the Mayor would not have the moral code to honor our fallen and injured firemen who put their lives on the line for us everyday. To me the flag is also a reminder of the unselfish act of bravery of the families of our fireman who also serve.
My cousin retired from the NFD. He passed a few months back . He was a man of courage and protected your community with his life. The flag honors all those brave firefighters and taking it down is shameful and disrespectful to them.
I lived in Newton for over 50 years and never embarrassed to say so till now. These are the people on the front line- You applaud doctors and nurses For the Covid fight with these men and women fight every day and they deserve to be honored
Semper Fi.
My Mom was born and raised in Newtonville as was myself and my Family.. It is very sad to see the lack of respect for those who have always cared for us !!! That certainly is now you Madem Mayor. This is about our fine city not your own personal agenda.
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Allow the Thin Red Line flag to fly on Station 4 in Nonantum, MA.
On June 14th the Mayor’s office contacted Station 4 in Nonantum, MA with an order to remove the flag hanging inside the fire station. It was stated that a citizen contacted her office saying the flag was offensive. The alleged offensive flag was the Firefighter’s Memorial Flag. This flag not only represents: Honor, Courage, and Integrity, it also is a symbol that remembers the fallen and injured firefighters. We are petitioning to have this flag put back up at Station 4 immediately.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
July 14, 2020
July 12, 2020
The petition reached 100 signatures this morning. I am currently drafting a formal letter of inquiry to the Mayor's office to request a meeting regarding the removal of the memorial flag.
Reached 100 supporters
July 10, 2020
351 Comments
As a firefighter who served Newton for almost 30 years, IM OFFENDED that you demanded this flag be REMOVED! One person who has never sacrificed one night of their life in service of a stranger complains and you take down a flag honoring our fallen? Shame on you!
I support the the Firefighters Memorial flag to be returned to its proper home at Station 4. As a retired City employee, I am upset that you would do this to your people. Please reconsider your position on this vital project as it also reflects on who we are as a united city.
Coming from a family that has had four generations serve on the Newton Fire Department it is quite sad to hear about the order from the city to remove a flag with such significant meaning to all firefighters and their families.
I fail to comprehend why the Mayor would not have the moral code to honor our fallen and injured firemen who put their lives on the line for us everyday. To me the flag is also a reminder of the unselfish act of bravery of the families of our fireman who also serve.
My cousin retired from the NFD. He passed a few months back . He was a man of courage and protected your community with his life. The flag honors all those brave firefighters and taking it down is shameful and disrespectful to them.
I lived in Newton for over 50 years and never embarrassed to say so till now. These are the people on the front line- You applaud doctors and nurses For the Covid fight with these men and women fight every day and they deserve to be honored
Semper Fi.
My Mom was born and raised in Newtonville as was myself and my Family.. It is very sad to see the lack of respect for those who have always cared for us !!! That certainly is now you Madem Mayor. This is about our fine city not your own personal agenda.
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As a firefighter who served Newton for almost 30 years, IM OFFENDED that you demanded this flag be REMOVED! One person who has never sacrificed one night of their life in service of a stranger complains and you take down a flag honoring our fallen? Shame on you!