Firefighter says he was not supporting flag burning when he raised his fist
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Some news developments in the case of the rookie Providence, Rhode Island firefighter who is facing discipline after raising his fist in support of a group protesting the Ferguson, Missouri grand jury decision. In a television interview Firefighter Khari O’Connor says he was supporting equality and not flag burning. Last (Thursday) night a group held a rally in support of Firefighter O’Connor.
“The judgment about me- about that firefighter in the window- was very rushed. You know, once the snow ball picked up it didn’t stop until, well it’s still rolling,” said firefighter, Khari O’Connor.
I did see the American flag and at that time my hand did not go up because I would never desecrate my county’s flag in that manner,” said O’Connor.
The 27-year-old has been with the department just under a year. He comes from a military family who has flown an American flag at their home for two decades.
