Patriot rescues fragment of Previous Glory as pro-Hamas agitators burn US flag

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An nameless patriot reached right into a smoldering pile on Wednesday to save lots of an American flag from being set on fireplace by pro-Hamas activists.

The person, who requested to stay nameless, was capable of efficiently salvage a fraction of Previous Glory. He informed a neighborhood journalist who documented the incident that he’s a lawyer who works close to Union Station in Washington, DC, the place the anti-Israel demonstrations passed off.

In a video captured by Richie McGinniss and shared by way of X, the person leans into the flames and grabs a bit of the burning flag along with his naked arms.

An offended crowd rushes towards the anonymous man carrying the burned flag, shouting, “Get him!” and beating drums.

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An nameless man saved an American flag from burning throughout a pro-Hamas demonstration exterior Union Station on Wednesday, July 24. (@RichieMcGinniss by way of X)

Within the chase, a pro-Hamas agitator is seen tripping over a skateboard. The nameless patriot narrowly escapes by means of the group and runs out of Columbus Circle.

In a later video message, McGinniss mentioned the unnamed man mentioned, “I grabbed what I might out of the fireplace and ran.”

“I am ashamed I did not cease and return and get the remaining,” the person informed McGinniss.

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“Thanks sir, whoever you’re – you could have proven brave and honorable conduct,” mentioned one consumer on X.

The rioters additionally burned an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and an Israeli flag.

An nameless man who mentioned he works close to Union Station saved an American flag from destruction throughout a pro-Hamas demonstration on Wednesday. (@RichieMcGinniss by way of X)

Not less than 23 pro-Hamas agitators had been arrested Wednesday throughout unruly demonstrations exterior Union Station. Vandalism included “F— ISREAL” painted on brick sidewalks, with Israel misspelled.

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The video of the person saving the flag had already been seen greater than 1.1 million instances on X by Wednesday night.

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Patriot rescues fragment of Previous Glory as pro-Hamas agitators burn US flag

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