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SPECIAL EDITION, Dec 4, 2009
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Legion to support WWII veteran's fight for flagpole. `We will pay his legal
bills if necessary,' says National Commander.
WASHINGTON – The American Legion has joined the fight being waged by a Medal of
Honor recipient against a Virginia homeowner association's demands to remove a
flagpole. Col. Van Barfoot, 90, a World War II and Vietnam veteran, was ordered
by the Sussex Square Homeowner's Assocation to remove the flag pole from his
front lawn after he flew the U.S. Flag on Labor Day and Veterans Day. The
association is claiming that the flag pole is not "aesthetically appropriate."
"The association underestimated the fight left in this elderly veteran and now
they have to contend with the determination and persistence of Col. Barfoot's
2.5 million friends in The American Legion," said National Commander Clarence E.
Hill. "Col. Barfoot has hired legal counsel. The American Legion is prepared to
help with the expenses and fight these disgraceful actions by the association.
Where is the common sense here? Is this anyway to treat any American, much less
a true hero like Col Barfoot?"
To read more about Col. Barfoot's battle to display his flag, and to comment on
the story, click here.
Stay connected to the latest on this issue at www.legion.org.
Bill Sloan, Internal Affairs and Membership, The American Legion 317-630-1200
legionriders@legion.org
