Local Business Keeps Flying Giant American Flag Despite $11k in Fines from North Carolina City Gov; and Their Petition is Growing

Lindsay Elizabeth : May 24, 2019
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The city ordinance is not against the flag per se, but its size. The company could fly a smaller American flag, however, Gander Outdoors is choosing to stick with the larger one saying in a Facebook post: "This is about more than just the flag. This is about our Veterans, Military, and the men and women that have sacrificed for this great country. They are the reason we fly the flag and they are the reason we will NOT take it down!"

[Faithwire.com] As Memorial Day approaches, a holiday to remember and honor those who gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces, a North Carolina city is suing an RV company for flying an American flag in honor of said veterans. (Image: Facebook-Gander's Outdoor)

According to the Statesville, NC officials, the flag flying above the Gander Outdoors building is too large and violates their city codes, which has resulted in a law suit against the company.

Gander RV, a Camping World location, has had the 40-by-80-foot flag flying outside their location as a salute to those that have served in the United States military... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

Continue reading, and learn more about their pro-flag petition here.