US Capitol riot: Years of white supremacy threats culminated in riot
15 Jan, 2021 01:18 AM
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Amid the American flags and Trump 2020 posters at the US Capitol during last week s insurrection were far more sinister symbols: A man walking the halls of Congress carrying a Confederate flag. Banners proclaiming white supremacy and anti-government extremism. A makeshift noose and gallows ominously erected outside.
In many ways this hate-filled display was the culmination of many others over the past few years, including the deadly 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, that gathered extremist factions from across the country under a single banner.
Gov. Ducey orders all flags at half-staff Friday in honor of fallen officer The American flag at half staff. By KOLD News 13 Staff | January 14, 2021 at 4:33 PM MST - Updated January 18 at 5:33 AM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all Arizona state buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, Jan. 15, to honor Arizona State University Police Officer Joseph Montgomery, who passed away after a motorcycle accident, Thursday.
Officer Montgomery is survived by his wife and four children.
“Arizona is deeply saddened by the loss of ASU Police Officer Joseph Montgomery,” said Governor Ducey. “He spent 13 years with the department protecting students, faculty and the entire community. He put his life on the line to protect others, and we are grateful for his bravery, sacrifice and service. Our prayers are with his wife, four children, loved ones and the ASU Police Department during this difficult time. I’ve ordered
The passing of the department flag from Chief Scott Baker to Chief Scott Lindgren. Photo from Fire Marshal Eric Guevin.
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - There has been a change in command at Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD). Chief Gregory Scott Baker has retired and passed the department flag to new Chief Scott Lindgren during a small ceremony Wednesday.
The passing of the department flag symbolizing the leadership change. The ceremony also included the pinning of Chief Lindgren whose daughter had the duty.
Baker has been with TDFPD since 2016, joining them after his retirement from Reno Fire where he served over 20 years. Baker also served in the Nevada Air National Guard for over 27 years in various positions - Mission Commander, Detachment Commander, Flight Lead, Safety Investigation Board President, Flight Commander, and Senior Navigator and served a tour in Iraq.
By Jay Rodriguez
The City of Galveston needs your input!
Back in October, the City of Galveston s Cultural Arts Commission began accepting designs for a new city flag.
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A man alleged to have been photographed walking through the halls of Congress while carrying a large Confederate flag during last week's riot at the U.S. Capitol has been arrested, a law enforcement official confirmed to ABC News.