Garbage man takes flag out of Utah home's trash can, folds it

Last week, Utah woman saw her trash collector, a Marine Corps veteran, taking an American flag out of her trash can and folding it.
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[@Jackasses]

You don’t “accidentally “ throw out an American 🇺🇸 flag.

[@wadestanton]

psyops fake news

[@Prismatic_Truth]

I think "accidentally" means "not realizing you shouldn't".

[@LeeeroyJenkins]

Really? I thought it was a common occurrence to accidentally get a ladder out of your garage, and then accidentally set it up onto the side of your house, and then accidentally climb it and accidentally unclip the flag, and accidentally bring it down the ladder, and accidentally toss it into the top of your garbage bin after your veteran husband leaves so he can't see you accidentally toss it a couple minutes before the garbage man gets there.

[@vegassincity702]

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@tjsells9288]

I believe it completely! Shes to lazy to dispose of it correctly

[@aroundtheworld1692]

There is NO way you “accidentally” throw such a big flag.

[@lococomrade3488]

Humans make mistakes. Get over your Nationalism.

[@sexualsmile]

I do too

[@JRock_B]

50 lashes for Brooke for lying, that was no accident, but nice try acting righteous

[@TBH_Inc]

She clearly meant she didn’t realize you weren’t supposed to throw it out, not that she didn’t know she did.

[@genxx2724]

@@TBH_Inc I don’t believe that.

[@sunseeker8457]

She says that she throw it away by mistake!! No way man. If you pause this video. You will even see the flag pole in the trash too. And it's the same place has the flag was. ON THE TOP. There was no mistake here. Only that she got caught. Has a British vet. Thank you sir for your service. Brothers like you are remembered!

[@Pamianu]

True😂👍👍

[@thedbcooperforum]

My father was a vet and died in 2013, my mom recently past and my dads flag was in the garage old from years of use....it's now at my home and used on special days and will not be thrown away!!!

[@tannguyen95]

And she married to Vet!!!!!!!

[@MixedChick1]

Yeah that wasn't a mistake. A flag is made out of fabric just like clothes and it's people business if they want to throw it out. This burning flag ritual just reminds me of how veganism is controlling. No one needs to follow the proper ritual to get rid of a flag. I think burning a flag is worse.

[@AB-bc9tf]

I know she claims her husband or family is military. I’m not in the military only my cousin was and I know that it’s supposed to be folded properly and burned entirely. I suppose the only question would be what to do if you’re in an area that doesn’t allow for burning like that.

[@kensota]

As a vet too, tears of pride for a true humble hero.

[@27273100]

Exactly. Which is why I still own my flag from decades ago.

[@Servergmr]

It ain't heroic, that's just an object.

[@flydieselair]

@@Servergmr If you are an American, that flag is the representation of all the rights and privileges that you are obviously taking for granted. You have no idea how lucky you are. Here in Canada, we don't have the rights to the following, private property, free speech, to defend yourself and no stand your ground, no right to bear arms, no rights to your own children, no free press, can have bank account seized without reason or notice and it goes on quite a bit. Do you see where I'm going. We also don't have equal access to fair judges, They are not elected same with police chiefs. It could be also depressing if I continued thinking about it and it is getting worse.

[@StunXPlayz]

Thank you for your service!

[@StunXPlayz]

@@Servergmr Once you know all the pain and suffering America went through then that flag means a lot, you're probably too young to know all that

[@williammathis6044]

What a narcissist. She "accidentally" 🙄 throws out a HUGE US flag, records the garbage man saving said flag doing what she should have, gives the video to the news so SHE can get exposure for the disrespect she caused. Unbelievable.

[@aprentiss9833]

Yup, that’s how narcissists qew

[@runningkirkwa2934]

Yes it is

[@etc6272]

@@kickflip665 If you're a veteran, the flag is not just a flag. You have to serve in the military to understand.

[@jerrodbutali3990]

Bingo, she managed to get her lil attention fix.

[@OregonCrow]

Go for a walk.

[@lyndawnbishop873]

I am very proud of this. Thanks dad for showing us the meaning of your service

[@milfmondayz7255]

That’s ur dad ??

[@lyndawnbishop873]

@@milfmondayz7255 yes he is my dad

[@cindibaker4341]

So much respect to this Veteran!! Thank you sir for your service!💯💯💯

[@jamalsumrall8833]

Thank him for his continued service.

[@pandem0nium862]

Please thank Don for me, I have a brother in active duty. Means the world that he cares and takes the time to do this. Wishing your family the best !

[@greglee1174]

People like this man are the best in our society. We need more people like him. 🇺🇸

[@luugo86]

Well done, sir. This man does one of the most underappreciated jobs in our society and still has the personal pride and integrity to do what is right when no one is looking. I salute you, Sir.

[@usedcarsokinawa]

Surprised a wife of a vet threw it out. That isn't something that you do by accident. It isn't just a bath towel, the design stands out. Shows her true feelings towards the flag. That is her right but don't say I accidentally threw it out.

[@AM-bi1rm]

No it's not her right or anybody's right. To disrespect our Flag. If she did not want it. There are proper ways to retire it. She being a vets wife, should know that.

[@jgjg3848]

@@AM-bi1rm Actually, it is a right. Sad but true.

[@wadestanton]

psyops fake news

[@Prismatic_Truth]

You're misinterpreting "accidentally". She obviously means she wasn't thinking about it & didn't realize she wasn't supposed to put it in the trash. She's saying she didn't deliberately & consciously intend to disrespect the flag; it was unintentional disrespect, i.e. accidental.

[@tdestroyer4780]

@@AM-bi1rm It's just a dirty old cloth that cost a few bucks to replace.

[@davidgeorge4085]

The textbook definition of Integrity. Doing the right thing even when no one is watching (or you don’t know they are watching). Thank you

[@boataxe4605]

That is not the right thing to do with a soiled flag, the flag code says that it should be burned.

[@mobutter2879]

@@boataxe4605 for all you know, it was..

[@paradiso4562]

It's a piece of cloth buddy.

[@codeman966]

@@paradiso4562 so you hate America?

[@paradiso4562]

@@codeman966 Yeah I do but for the reason it's full of lazy mentally ill morons. Not because of a flag.

[@Beach-Star-Experience-550-YT]

If she is married to a Vet, she knows how to properly dispose of the flag. I'm glad he took it and that it was on camera. Respect is earned not given.

[@TheSouthIsHot]

She recorded the video herself and made right her wrong.

[@svetlanasigalov223]

Respect to the gentleman. That is how you treat American flag.

[@cahg3871]

As a former “sanitation engineer “,I applaud his actions.Patriotism doesn’t stop after the battles are over.✌️

[@gizzoid93]

Patriotism is a disease. Individualism is what you should strive for. 🐑🐑🐑

[@kevinphillips150]

For many, the battles are never over. The fighting has stopped but the recovery and processing will continue.

[@sydney.g.sloangammagee8181]

I applaud both these comments!

[@Planespotterdude]

My mom gave me her dads veteran flag, grandpa Bruce died 60 yrs ago in a house fire. I never met him but this flag pulls at my heart often. I keep it folded and in a clear bag. I too know how to properly fold the USA flag. Salute to you soldier, semper fi

[@jhowardsupporter]

Was he a ww2 veteran?

[@britishprofessor9957]

Oppression of others

[@_flyingcat_7527]

@@britishprofessor9957 names ironic

[@anniemcewen9049]

@@_flyingcat_7527 touche 🔥

[@unknownalias5538]

Marines aren't soldiers . That's the army.

[@managingmonasmoula9811]

A hero in a regular American city setting the great example for others. Wow! 100% gratitude and admiration for this man!

[@veramae4098]

Just watched "Band of Brothers". The homeowner can go to heck. There's a proper way to dispose of a flag.

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

So disrespectful smh I fly my flag PROUDLY and would never throw it in the trash. Alot of people died for that flag. I won't let it hit the ground

[@dogmom2023]

I'm not a veteran but I love my country and this story brought tears to my eyes to know that our flag was in someone's trash. Thank you Munch for serving for our country and saving our flag from the landfill.

[@Tanoaproductionsfiji]

I'm not American but to see him lovingly folding the star spangled banner brought a tear to my eye. Well Done Sir.

[@almosteverythingyt1611]

I think the bigger concern is the fact a Marine Corps veteran has to be a Garbage man, in what world would this ever be acceptable?

[@AfraidMonsters]

Imagine actually thinking fabric has any importance. Or thinking your government cares about you

[@Tanoaproductionsfiji]

@@AfraidMonsters Different things mean different things to different people. We are not the same and that's ok.

[@AfraidMonsters]

@@Tanoaproductionsfiji you’re a sheeple and you need hhlp if you think doing anything to fabric matters. Let alone a “country” or what living it supposedly means.

[@JackBamaBoy]

@@AfraidMonstersreal bro 😂

[@camarogirl1369]

So heartwarming!! You know he truly loves what he has fought for. On top of that he serves his community while still serving his Country! Thank you Sir! 🇺🇸

[@juanalmos1959]

Just a flag people not that serious and how does the great USA reward him by collecting garbage

[@camarogirl1369]

@@juanalmos1959 because he served his Country and is now serving his Community. It’s a selfless feeling and gift to do for others. You should try it sometime!

[@nunyabusiness979]

@@camarogirl1369 Still just a piece of cloth. Grow up. Idolatry is pathetic.

[@unseen4047]

@@juanalmos1959 Do you live in America....???

[@vegassincity702]

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@kenhuffman9306]

That man is a patriotic American..

[@MoonbeamAcres]

From a fellow Veteran in Texas, Sir, I salute you!

[@garbagecanfriedspam6254]

This is a working man. not someone waiting for handouts. I praise you sir.

[@ian5780]

It wasn't an accident that she threw it away ms reporter lady. She just said that.

[@MyWooddog]

yep

[@jeanniesherman3591]

Somebody needs to be ASHAMED OF THERE SELFS

[@tomr3422]

ignorance of the law is no excuse.

[@sdeparis1]

you assume conspiracy where none exists like many assume racism where none exists. shame on you

[@wadestanton]

psyops fake news

[@TM-tw1py]

Love this gentleman - a patriot and a hero!

[@pontiacsuperchief9532]

The best part of the story is thelat he said it made him mad, BUT he doesn't throw a fit. He solves the problem instead of lose his temper

[@dkerr4077]

I am a Vietnam veteran, and this really does upset me. I was taught as a child what the flag represents, but this story seems to be more about reporter face time than the act of the veteran

[@stephensmith7502]

Welcome Home Brother from another veteran

[@Vandicoup]

Truly no disrespect whatsoever here, sir, but did you watch the video in full? I think they did a pretty fine job covering this story and giving the veteran his due attention and honor equally throughout this news clip. They even featured him again near the end of the video.

[@AM-bi1rm]

Thank you for your service and Welcome Home. I am not a veteran, but like you I was taught to respect it and understand what it means. My father was wwII, brother Iraq,father and brother in laws Vietnam and husband Vietnam era.

[@AfraidMonsters]

Looks like the owner should’ve burned it instead. Imagine actually thinking fabric has any importance. Or thinking your government cares about you

[@AM-bi1rm]

@@AfraidMonsters the Flag does not represent government. It represents the freedom of the people and those who fought , died and are serving today to keep it that way

[@JenJen0582]

How do you “accidentally “ throw out a flag? She should be embarrassed and ashamed of herself!

[@JenJen0582]

@@kickflip665 I kind of doubt it was an accident or in a pile of something since the man found it right on top. At least it worked out OK and she learned a lesson from a veteran.

[@nayeonfan896]

For what is just a flag so shut up

[@ncikcrias508]

give me a break you sound like a crazy person. It's a flag.

[@Aaron-uz8xt]

Who cares? This country doesn't care about you

[@JamesSmith-qe1mn]

She is that’s why she recorded and shared it so we could see her shame, now look at how ashamed she is lol

[@darlenec2812]

Very big thanks to the man who saved the flag.

[@carolynthornton8017]

IN MY VIEW The wife needs to stop with her nonsense saying she did not 'know' the American Flag was in the trash. That American Flag showed itself being BOLD standing out as OUR PRIDE OF AMERICA!

[@rubegoldburg7841]

She ACCIDENTALLY threw away an American flag? BS !!!!

[@TheWeepingDalek]

only the british flag get accidently thrown out.

[@kickflip665]

Well it was an accident

[@rubegoldburg7841]

@@kickflip665 Yes, just like throwing her baby out with the bath water is a minor thought less accident as well

[@kickflip665]

@@rubegoldburg7841 cuz baby and flag are the same thing ?

[@rubegoldburg7841]

@@kickflip665 "Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." ~ Mark Twain

[@louisbecker5941]

I salute this fellow veteran! Our Oath of Enlistment never expires. 🇺🇸👍

[@rse4379]

As soon as I read the title of the story, I immediately knew...fellow veteran. 👉 🇺🇲

[@vegassincity702]

🤮🤮🤮🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@sbFreakinxRican]

@@vegassincity702 I remember being an edge lord myself

[@gizzoid93]

Cringe

[@paulhunter1735]

Amen brother.....service to our country and each other is forever.

[@sajanim]

Thank you for your service... THEN, AND NOW! MUCH respect Marine, from a Canadian Vet.

[@EveB-6B6]

She DID NOT accidentally throw that flag out! He is our hero❤❤. These are our veterans that deserve respect and this country’s support, remember this when you see a veteran in need. SEMPER FI!!🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@dzer200]

Accidentally throw away our flag? Smfh

[@mellowman8695]

they had a major wind storm the day before.

[@user-qv9wq8vh9c]

your flag? more like the flag of a government that claims land that no one owns and kills its so called citizens on said land for not following their made up rules

[@rjb77]

No matter how messed up our country is, there will always be some of us... most of us that have a great respect for our country and our flag. This guy in Utah is one of those people.

[@abimaellopezmaylord27lopez7]

She threw it out because it’s dirty and she can buy another one

[@spaceoutmisfit1738]

its a piece of fabric......

[@novus1589]

@@spaceoutmisfit1738 So? Books are nothing but paper with words written on them, it’s not the actual object but what it represents and means.

[@sdfft820]

@@spaceoutmisfit1738 “it’s a piece of fabric “ and a child is a “clump of cells “.

[@ValeriusMagni]

But you don't have for other country

[@KennyFisher-io4dm]

Semper Fi, my brother! As a vet myself, I love what our flag represents!

[@donoakes5965]

Not my country but missing in this world is respect for all. Fantastic example for the world to see, not just US vets ! All vets! Aussie in Cambodia 🇦🇺🦘🇺🇸🇰🇭🇺🇦

[@sjean683]

Your an awesome guy for doing that in honor of the American flag. May you and your be blessed always.

[@Joemama..]

This is what a true American is. Respect 🇺🇸

[@vickiparrish3235]

This vet thanks him for his service. And his love for our country.

[@tinytrouble1782]

I don’t know him but I love him, I’m crying u can tell this is a touchy feeling for him

[@pambush3701]

That's a tear jerker ! .I love our flag and for what it stands for.,and for all who fought for our country ❤

[@pistoleros8774]

Stands for stealing land and enslaving everyone else

[@robbinperers8526]

Some signed their name away for a time. Some signed their name away forever. Many do neither while waste time.

[@selwynowen6213]

Every body should be proud of their national flag

[@zacariasblanco9738]

in my culture we say if you dont love your country you dont love your mother clearly not your case and thankyou for your service ...

[@TheWeepingDalek]

@@selwynowen6213 even north koreans?

[@galady8632]

Not all heroes wear capes. Some proudly serve their country fighting for our freedom and then serve their community by providing a necessary service. He is indeed a hero - times two+.

[@markpreston6930]

He's not a hero you fool.

[@NewYorkGiant518]

Very well said and I agree!

[@banksyownby9600]

This is what I’d like to see in a museum. A piece of history tied to such an amazing man with an entire life story behind his actions.

[@armycombatveteran4529]

As a Army combat veteran I salude this brother in arms. I will do the same if I have too. People don’t realize what we go through while serving the country. Many of us never come back, or we loose many friends in combat. I was lucky to been born in this country.

[@deborahbaker4770]

You don’t have to be from a small community to respect the American Flag or the women and men who served our country but this veteran is AWESOME ❤

[@shadowsintox9]

You people are fkn ridiculous. The flag represents the government, not its citizens.

[@dogteam]

My respect goes out to this patriot. Thank you for honoring our flag.

[@e2dwf976]

She said she accidentally threw it away you can just read her face lying about it 2 face bi*ch

[@sharonanderson3851]

I did the same thing a few years ago and took that flag to a local organization for proper handling. Broke my heart.

[@Survivor1547]

Mad Respect for this Veteran and thank you for your services Sir we Salute You.🙏👏🤝

[@trevorchambers1812]

As a proud Englishman I hope somebody would perform the same gesture here. Well done, Sir.

[@busterhyman103]

A gentleman always uses table manners even when he eats alone. Thank you, Sir. ( south Florida )

[@jameswest9261]

Once a Marine, always a Marine. An honorable man. I feel there are many silent honorable men in this country.

[@doberman1ism]

As a woman, Vietnam Era Navy WAVE Veteran I proudly salute you. Semper Fidelis! You never “accidentally” throw out an American 🇺🇸 flag. People spilled their blood 🩸 for this flag. Never forget this!

[@ThatGoodFellaGuy]

She just embarrassed herself by being the one who threw out the flag. Props to that Marine for showing the flag some respect.

[@gizzoid93]

Flags are made in china

[@smalldrop3425]

It's really not that embarrasing. People place too much value on a simple flag. And no, people haven't fought and died for the flag. They fought and died for the country. The flag and country is a different thing. Besides, America was founded on cruelty and horrible acts so I personally dont care much. I dont dislike our flag, I just dont care about it. And she doesnt have to either.

[@andrewvelonis5940]

Yes, but she willingly made it public. She could have just erased the video and said nothing.

[@mellowman8695]

they had a major wind storm the day before chill

[@enolawolf8151]

Sooo she accidentally threw away the flag, then must've accidentally started recording the man? And somehow accidentally got on the news..? 😒

[@popanollie1]

Probably threw it away cause it was dirty and she is too lazy to clean it. Started recording cause she was offended a guy was going through her trash, than realized she is the villain in this story.

[@darishore814]

She want to show the news the respect of the garbage man for the flag, but at same time she for for got that she is showing her disrespect towards the flag

[@brianmartin7964]

THANK YOU FOR YOU SERVICE! (again and again)

[@paoloviti6156]

This worker did only his duty for his beloved country by protecting the flag. A real patriot 🇱🇷👍👍👍👍

[@suzio6571]

As a proud veteran, I'm so very proud of that man, a fellow vet and a great patriot! 🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@codyopj]

proud war criminal* FTFY

[@gizzoid93]

No one cares that your a veteran.

[@gizzoid93]

@@codyopj exactly

[@spidermonk3uVvwy8-2]

@@codyopj every nation is a war criminal

[@georgedemas7718]

A true American! Thank you sir.

[@debbiee6535]

Thank you sir for honoring the flag and the nation thank you for your service

[@Roadrunner78626]

Thank you for your service Sir🇺🇸🫡Strength and Honor ❤

[@chris.3711]

The American Flag is to be retired through an honorable ceremony. The Boy Scouts do regular ceremonies and so do many other military/veteran organizations.

[@luumasaan5782]

its a stripe of cloth. its literally nothing.

[@thecia9498]

@@luumasaan5782 Exactly man that's what I'm saying, people see it as a symbol of our country and I get that, but people do realize that most of us spend 40+ hours a week at work. No one's got time to spend half an hour to an hour burning a flag for no reason. They're only burning it because it's trash at that point, and there's a much quicker way to dispose of trash... the trash can.

[@thomasgirty6397]

any VFW will take them.

[@GM8101PHX]

I really hope you are joking, it is clear you never served away from your precious little family, you do not have the guts to do so, however I did serve to protect your right to run your mouth, karma comes back around, and you will say it to the wrong person. My Mom taught me if I had nothing nice to say to keep my mouth shut!! This is one time I can not follow what she taught me, 3 of her boys did serve!! My Mom was a proud military Mom. Oh and she loved our flag and nation!!!@@luumasaan5782

[@genxx2724]

@@thecia9498 If somebody doesn’t want to treat the flag with respect and retire it properly when the time comes, they shouldn’t purchase and display it, either. Easy.

[@3rdEyeGnostic]

She accidently threw away the flagpole as well.

[@BobMarley-uz9mn]

The pole isn't as important as the actual flag

[@3rdEyeGnostic]

Smoke another Bobby, you'll figure it out.

[@SnowPiercer1975]

It's not that hard to imagine. I just replaced my own flag pole this morning. The clasp at the top that holds the flag broke. The easiest way to fix it was to replace the whole pole and mount since it's a number of years old anyway. It's also not hard to imagine they bought a new flag to go with the new pole. Perhaps you should "figure it out"? BTW, I'm Canadian.....you guys aren't the only patriotic citizens of the world 😉

[@LuisSanchez-dk7ne]

@@SnowPiercer1975 lol you still dont get it. Its okay, your canadian

[@SnowPiercer1975]

@@LuisSanchez-dk7ne Why don't you explain it to me then? Somehow you seem to be offended because she threw out the pole? The flag part I get.....but the pole?And it's "you're" Canadian....not "your" Canadian. Unless you guys have different grammatical rules as well?🤣

[@jamiemcdole4518]

I'm glad there is a Loyalty to our flag. I salute you my friend.❤

[@Kosher_Slider]

I hold no loyalty to a piece of cloth

[@garryblack764]

Thank you sir for your service, your sacrifice, and the respect, you obviously have for this country.

[@codyrom2605]

As a Veteran US Marine myself. I salute you sir! 🙏🏽. Thank you ! Semper Fi !

[@markhpman]

semper fi ...from latin semper fidelis meaning always faithful....ooo rahhh !!!

[@bestoddisee]

That wasn’t an accident. It was in the top of the can. She knew exactly what she was doing. Shame on her. Thank you for stopping to pick up the flag and treat it with respect, sir. A suggestion : if you have a flag that is tattered and worn, check with your local boy scout troop or headquarters. They usually have a place you can leave a flag with them and they will properly dispose or retire the flag. It’s a skill that is still taught to Boy Scouts. You can also contact your local VA group or office. They will take the flag and retire it properly.

[@bestoddisee]

People have given their lives to protect the flag and what it stands for. You NEVER throw it in the trash.

[@agentsbigassforehead]

@@bestoddisee you aren’t dying to protect a flag, you’re dying to protect your oil reserves.

[@minhdo1728]

@@agentsbigassforehead The flag is something you should respect. It's a basic thing that even a kid knows! If you hate this nation so much, why don't you go to somewhere else?

[@rubend9391]

Or she could have burned it

[@blacksabbath2060]

@@minhdo1728 brainwashed idiot

[@elirhoades103]

I have a lot of respect for him.

[@juliejacobs6070]

Thank you amazing man for your service and honoring our country!

[@JasonBrown-iv6dg]

Thank you sir for doing the right thing!!!

[@carlosezapata3500]

What a patriotic man. Blessings from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@justtabandme8871]

Thank you for sharing this! Blessings!!!

[@user-hq6gl6fo1v]

Awesome I am a veteran too. Thank you for your service!

[@patrickdurham8393]

This made me cry for more than one reason.

[@mmm7m672]

Respect for our military & their families 🙏🙏🏻🙏✝️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲❤️🤍💙

[@StriK3FoRC3OwO]

let's celebrate that with bombing a school in Afghanistan (don't worry we just say it was an accident xdxdxd)

[@simp2234]

Karen of a flag🤣🤣🤣

[@mmm7m672]

@@simp2234 ok Linda 👍🏼 go back to bed 🛌 😴.

[@stacks3892]

@@simp2234 shaquisha shut up.

[@luumasaan5782]

i mean sure respect the military themselves, but who cares about the flag. Two different things.

[@LetsGoBrandonFJB-TRUMP2024]

Seeing things like this are great. Im a city maintenance guy and this is some incredible motivation to be making sure im always on top of replacing flags as they become worn.

[@willcswild9415]

Respect,,,Brother,,,❤ thank you for your service for life,,,,,

[@stevenmorrison4692]

Shame on those people for throwing it in the trash

[@wadestanton]

psyops fake news

[@rogerszmodis]

It’s just a piece of cloth

[@quanage4296]

@@rogerszmodis you can say the same thing about everything. like a shirt your grandpa gave to you before he passed away. aint nothing much special about it just toss it in the trash

[@M54B30_fan]

@@rogerszmodis It’s not ‘just a piece of cloth’ the same way that your family are ‘just billions of cells accumulated as such.’ It’s the flag, should be treated, honored, and respected correctly. There are several ways to properly dispose of a flag. Either a burning ceremony done correctly, or more often than not there are organizations who take them to repair or recycle them to create new ones. Thousands have over the last two hundred and such years for the promised and still carries on today. It is a true patriotic symbol, and should never be disregarded as ‘just a piece of cloth.’

[@suproot2245]

@@M54B30_fan Yes I agree all american flags should be burnt!

[@romanshenanigans6864]

Brought tears to my eyes. I hope and pray the young ppl and every side of the political aisles are patriotic to the fallen heros that gave us the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. I am my grandpa and grandma's primary caregiver and my one grandpa is a WW2 vet and my other is a Korean war vet. Our government in the last 60 years have gotten us in to unnecessary wars but our veterans should not be the ones we take our frustration out on, they should be honored today tomorrow and as long as that flag is still waving.

[@monadking2761]

I thought i was the only one who felted like this and I'm also a vet.

[@leegee8901]

Thankyou for your service sir. And thankyou for your patriotism.

[@toddjohnson7133]

Nice to see that this guy who makes 1/100th what those NFL shitbags make for one game is giving them a lesson on class, honor and respect.

[@junkyardwizard9092]

Sports worship is so overrated...

[@GM8101PHX]

All the sports players know how to do is take a knee in disrespect, They are being laughed at for sure!!! I watched a video here on KZbin that NFL players went up against US Marines in PT, the NFL players were whining that the Sergeants were banging on their doors at 04:30 demanding they get up and out to formation!!! They could not hold up to the PT the sergeants put them through, they were quickly introduced to Marine Drill Instructors!!! I Loved It!!!!

[@stevepunter3704]

This man IS respect in its purest form 👍🎖.

[@richardgonzales2808]

A true AMERICAN proud on him straight honor and pride for his country thank you for you service nothing but love for you man

[@anitadunn1491]

The Garbage Man is a superhero for Young Boys to see. With Love from Minnesota 🇺🇸🌹🙏

[@tammyvanwinkle8870]

Love the fact she comes forward with her embarrassing act. Even produces it and turns into a lesson to others. Takes courage. Thank you sir for your service and your wonder act !!❤🙏🏼🌻

[@18weeber51]

This Marine deserves all the love and respect. Thank you for your service, to all veterans past and present!

[@luumasaan5782]

imagine being brainwashed into treating a piece of cloth better than yourself. Real hero there.

[@temujinkhan6326]

This made me tear up. I came to this a country as a legal immigrant in 1982 as a kid and serve in the military. I am glad there as still some people who respects the flag.

[@johnklein233]

Unfortunately I never had the honor of being in the military, but fortunately I did learn about respect for our flag when I was in the Boy Scouts as a kid. I could never throw away a US flag like she did. I appreciate what that man did.

[@christysmith3071]

Why is she tossing the flag in the garbage, as if it were garbage, in the first place. Then to hear her say that she is married to a vet? Doesn't make sense. Clearly it was visibly in plain sight.

[@wadestanton]

psyops fake news

[@Prismatic_Truth]

Not everyone knows you shouldn't put an old flag in the trash. I wouldn't have known; now I do, for which I am grateful.

[@donaldlyons17]

@@Prismatic_Truth yeah that is super not obvious!!! I thought they were supposed to be tossed.

[@user-j4200]

Thank you for your service. Thank you for pulling the flag out.

[@TarahMatson-zz2hj]

Thank you for your continued service. Semper Fi.

[@Eric-jo8uh]

Respect to this gentleman 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

[@boblamb8421]

She should be ashamed of herself. She knew exactly what she was doing when she without any regard for those that died to protect us and the flag tossed it in the garbage. Such an insult to anyone serving, has served or paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives so that disrespectful woman could live the American dream and be free. My utmost thanks goes out to the Marine vet for serving this great country.

[@lynnleavitt478]

Who would throw away an American flag on purpose, then film the trash man removing it and respectfully folding it, and then post the video on social media? I believe she did make an honest mistake.

[@nicoletambasco9210]

She is ashamed of herself. She states as such and throws herself under the bus on the internet!

[@justinw8512]

Everyone makes mistakes.

[@pistoleros8774]

@@lynnleavitt478 someone who wants views on tiktok

[@boblamb8421]

@@justinw8512 Always one in every crowd that sees a deliberate act of disrespect as an innocent mistake. Just a coincidence an American flag was placed in the garbage can so it could be seen under the lid told me the entire story.

[@meeeeeeeeeeee2614]

You know your country has lost its way when people take care of flags better than the returning veterans ... shame ..

[@user-ud8jg2vv1p]

I commend this man for his patriotism and his warm heart

[@guyclark1479]

Thank you, for being the man you are. Salute you sir

[@SusanMinhTrangNguyen]

How TF do you “accidentally” throw out a flag?! I guess she thought that’s a way of getting her five minutes of fame but little does she know, it backfired and she came out looking like an idiot... her husband is a veteran also 🤦🏽‍♂ Shame on her!

[@blu3savag355]

Shame on her husband for staying with her

[@katel3962]

You *NEVER* throw out a flag. Per the United States Flag Code, when an American flag is no longer fit for display, it should be disposed of in a dignified manner. There are dozens of places that take damaged flags: military organizations, veteran organizations, police stations, city halls, cemeteries.

[@boataxe4605]

That specific manner mentioned in the flag code is burning it.

[@mevford]

The Boy Scouts will take them too

[@40kq]

Don't forget boyscouts!

[@gizzoid93]

It's not a law. Get over it snowflakes

[@olympiawa]

@@boataxe4605 Sorry to reply to an old comment but this has always thrown me off. If you shouldn't fly a flag that is no longer fit to fly and you replace it, what do you then do with your old flag? I get the flag code says to burn it but I don't think people would be too happy about someone doing that either. Does everyone just collect their old flags and store them away? What are other dignified ways to dispose of the flag?

[@ffjsb]

Outing yourself to bring honor to someone else is honorable too. Well done by all involved.

[@johnkennedy6431]

🍁Canadian standing proudly with U. S. Flag❤