Two Flags

There's so much negativity out there today that when I saw these black flags I was disheartened. But then I got to wondering about the red and blue stripes. So I asked the all-knowing Google what it meant. Well, lo and behold it's a good thing! The blue stripe means the person bearing the flag supports those who serve in law enforcement. And the red stripe honors those who work or volunteer in fire fighting and rescue. What a great way to cheer on those brave men and women!

A quick post tonight since I'm off to work early tomorrow. I shall catch up with you anon...

[Shutterbug]

First I’ve heard or seen of it. I hope it catches on.

[Dorothy]

I knew about the blue and black flags, we had and State Police man killed in our county so there are a lot of those flags around, also blue light bulbs on many porches in support of the police. I did not know about the red flag, but certainly support our fire and rescue people also. Thanks Ann for this information.

[Rob Z]

What a wonderful concept.

[Issi Bannerman]

How very interesting! Good information.

[Joan Robillard]

I will be on the lookout for these,

[Kathy A]

Great idea

[Lou Ann]

We appreciate our first responders! When Jerry fell last year, the fire department guys came in and picked him up and put him in his favorite chair quick as can be. I baked cookies and took to the fire department the next day. We always have policemen at our neighborhood cookouts, first one will stop by and have a hamburger then several more will come around for a burger!

[winghong_ho]

Interesting to know the meaning.

[gloria jones]

Nice image...Indeed....Here in Seattle, many fly the blue flag for law enforcement/firemen aka first responders and the American flag together. Needless to say, not all of Seattle supports first responders' flag or the American flag. That is where we are in today's mad world.

[Kathy]

I have not seen these flags, but they are a nice display of support.

[Walks @ 7]

I knew about the blue stripe but not the red, thanks.

[haskar]

An interesting information

[Ann H. LeFevre]

@shutterbug49 @illinilass @robz @jamibann @joansmor @kjarn @louannwarren @wh2021 @seattlite @randystreat @joysabin @haskar

Thank you Debbie, Dorothy, Rob, Issi, Joan, Kathy, Lou Ann, Winghong, Gloria, Kathy, Joy and Hannah! I appreciate your comments and extended support of the men and women represented by these flags!