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LiberalArkie

(16,655 posts)
Fri Jan 22, 2021, 11:23 AM Jan 2021

Massive American flag stolen in Hot Springs one day after President Biden's inauguration

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — A 40-by-80-foot American Flag that has flown over Hot Springs bypass for several years is suddenly gone.

Someone stole it overnight and vandalized the area. People making their morning commutes were the ones who noticed it missing.

"Beyond disbelief for us,” said Trevor Hamilton, spokesperson for Alliance Rubber Company, owner of the flag. “It stands for so much. Not only for Alliance Rubber Company to say we are proud to be made in the USA, but also the community. They rally around it so much. There’s a big cry out from the community right now.”

Alliance Rubber Company put up the massive American flag in September 2015.
Since then, it's never been bothered until now, just one day after President Joe Biden's inauguration.

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https://www.thv11.com/article/news/crime/massive-american-flag-hot-springs-stolen/91-4b0d2148-f0d1-4614-bf2d-491ef20ac4b2

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Massive American flag stolen in Hot Springs one day after President Biden's inauguration (Original Post) LiberalArkie Jan 2021 OP
Because nothing says patriotism like thievery Cirque du So-What Jan 2021 #1
Not an easy task, I'd think soothsayer Jan 2021 #2
Maybe if they'd taken the flag down at dusk or kept it lit at night. Read that in a book somewhere. marble falls Jan 2021 #3
The thieves ripped the lights out. LiberalArkie Jan 2021 #4
Dirty rat bastids, what the hell!?!? I guess we'll be running the colors up and down daily, then. marble falls Jan 2021 #5

marble falls

(62,518 posts)
3. Maybe if they'd taken the flag down at dusk or kept it lit at night. Read that in a book somewhere.
Fri Jan 22, 2021, 08:27 PM
Jan 2021

marble falls

(62,518 posts)
5. Dirty rat bastids, what the hell!?!? I guess we'll be running the colors up and down daily, then.
Fri Jan 22, 2021, 08:40 PM
Jan 2021
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