An unnamed patriot reached into a smoldering heap Wednesday to rescue an American flag from burning at the hands of pro-Hamas agitators.The man, who wanted to remain anonymous, was able to successfully save a fragment of Old Glory. He told a local journalist who recorded the incident that he is an attorney who works near Union Station in Washington D.C., where the anti-Israel demonstrations happened.
In a video taken by Richie McGinniss and shared via X, the man stoops down into the flames and takes a fragment of the burning flag with his bare hands.
An angry mob rushes after the unnamed man carrying the burned flag, shouting « Get him! » and banging drums.SEE IT: MOST DRAMATIC PHOTOS OF PRO-HAMAS AGITATORS RAGING THROUGH DCIn the chase, a pro-Hamas agitator can be seen tripping over a skateboard. The anonymous patriot barely escapes through the crowd, running out of Columbus Circle.In a later video post, McGinniss shares that the unnamed man said, « I grabbed what I could out of the fire and ran. »
« I’m ashamed I didn’t stop and go back and get the rest of it, » the man told McGinniss.
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« Thank you, sir, whoever you are – that was brave and honorable behavior on display, » a user commented on X.
Agitators also burned an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as an Israeli flag.At least 23 pro-Hamas agitators were arrested Wednesday during the unruly demonstrations outside Union Station. Vandalism included « F— ISREAL » painted onto brick pavement, with Israel misspelled.
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The video of the man saving the flag had over 1.1M views on X as of Wednesday evening.
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Publish date : 2024-07-25 02:21:32
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