Homeowners Association changes flag rule: Marine Corps flag stays

UNION, Ky. (WKRC) - From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Triple Crown, people better be careful if they pick a fight with the United States Marines.
The homeowners association of Triple Crown found that out Thursday night, February 2, after a veteran pushed back on social media when he was told he would be fined if he kept flying his Marine Corps flag. The association for the upscale development in Union, Kentucky backed down Friday, February 3.
The story blew up on Facebook overnight after the vet posted a copy of the letter telling him to pay a fine or take down the flag. Towne Properties manages Triple Crown but did not make the Homeowners Association rules. They told Local 12 News a new manager sent out about three dozen letters to residents who were violating the Homeowners Association's rules, but this one got all the attention.
The flag that Scott Wallace proudly flies outside his Triple Crown home is a Marine Corps flag. Wallace said he was a proud Marine veteran and flies it to support all vets and current troops. He said he was shocked when he got the letter Tuesday, January 31, telling him his marine flag was not permitted, only US flags. Wallace would not talk on camera Friday but several of his neighbors weighed in on the issue.
Eric Hingle was an army vet who didn't know he couldn't fly his Army flag, "Are we going to say there's no school flags or no professional sports flags or anything else? I mean you come out during football season there's Bengals flags all over the place and blow up dollars all over the yards. If we're trying to keep the neighborhood looking good I'd say that stuff shouldn't be out there."
But it is. There are Valentine's Day flags, UK flags, snowmen, even a Miami Dolphins flag. Just two blocks from Wallace's house, Dale Cammack proudly flew a US flag and a Marine Corps flag and had for 13 years. Cammack said he didn't get a letter and was dumbfounded that Wallace did.
"I can't believe in it. In the united states that they would come out with something like that. I just can't comprehend it. Just cannot believe it," said Cammack. "I would completely ignore it. I would fight it to my last breath."
It was that kind of outrage that swamped the Crestview Hills office of Town Properties with calls. Even some threats. Late Friday morning, they issued a statement:
Towne properties wholeheartedly supports all members of the United States Military and thanks them for their service. Town Properties is also obligated to support their association and rules set by the association board. The association manager has spoken with the board and it has been decided that any flag representing the United States is allowed to be flown in the community provided it is in good shape. As such, Mr. Wallace will be allowed to keep his flag displayed outside his home.
Towne Properties said the rules were not theirs, they were the Homeowner's Associations rules. They just manage the property and have to enforce the rules. Bottom line, the rule was changed. The flag was up and no fine will be levied.
Scott Wallace told Local 12 that he was satisfied that he got to keep the flag flying. He did not want to talk on camera because he would like to let the issue cool down.

[@electrofan1796]

HOA is really joke of organization. They make the most petty of rules. Edit: Damn wasn't expecting this many likes for a simple statement.

[@daverodkey]

They are a FINAL JOB for life long losers...

[@CrossOfBayonne]

They crossed the line in case and it's almost like a zero tolerance policy which gets people in trouble for no reason.

[@ballertx8181]

My neighbors are allowed to park on the yard and sidewalk but I can’t put a basketball hoop on the sidewalk. HOA just makes no sense

[@daverodkey]

@@ballertx8181 Like I said, it's a job designed for COMPLETE LOSERS !

[@Abrams_sepv]

Little dicks with no power but think they're the most powerful in the world

[@Wildcat_Shenanigans]

They said only American flags? The marine corps flag is an “American” flag Edit decided to fix the grammatical error due to ppl pointing it out

[@GuardianW1]

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[@Wildcat_Shenanigans]

Guardian Angel yup I’ve seen that. I find it to be pure bs

[@josephcalabrese6337]

Wait. Are those flags made in America? Or manufactured in China?

[@Wildcat_Shenanigans]

Joseph Calabrese made right here in the US of A YEEHAW

[@Wildcat_Shenanigans]

Joseph Calabrese if they were Chinese made they would be the lightest color of red

[@oedowning3870]

Go marines, army, navy and air force...

[@nightfury8440]

What about the Coast Guard?

[@robertmorris8997]

"Bale for Customs, bale for me. Bale for Customs, bale for me."

[@botcheek482]

Space Force?? Im gonna be enrolled in XCL( X wing Combat Learning) pretty soon Im gonna be flying out with gold squadron.

[@Shitbird3249]

Night Fury what about them lol

[@blacknoir3476]

@@nightfury8440 hahahhahahahhaha

[@shoholapa6863]

I am being sued by an HOA, that I am not even part of, for $5,400 in "back dues". I keep beating them in court and they keep appealing. Currently, they are trying to appeal me to the Superior Court of PA because they are not happy with the $30 judgement they received after they pushing to go to a non-jury trial.

[@suicidaljell]

More information please

[@americannotamericant1773]

Shohola PA U.S flags means all Flags flying under the American Flag.

[@TheCaptainSplatter]

Just keep fighting them, until they get the hint.

[@AtlasReburdened]

This means more people need to put up flags.

[@Nilonimir]

You should make a Vid to post if you can.

[@jeanetteleone8279]

Good for him. I'm very proud of this veteran and all veterans of this beautiful country. God Bless America!

[@27273100]

Thank you.

[@Messywildcat78]

“Allowed?” GTFO! So much for the “Land of the Free” we fought for

[@grantquinones]

Land of the fee

[@andrewt.5567]

You are also free to not live in a place with an HOA. You are provided the rules prior to purchasing.

[@valenrn8657]

@@andrewt.5567 The British East India Company was legal and it was dismantled by the British government.

[@allanfischer9417]

Clearly some wimp trying to save face by showing he/she is still in charge by "allowing". You want to take it down? Come and get it.

[@A_Goat]

Love how they say, "now he is allowed". He was always allowed. You just wanted to fine him for profit. Fraudulent scam artists.

[@LAQC1992]

🙌

[@27273100]

Hidden in plain sight. This was deliberate, otherwise why would start in on him about a flag he's flown in front of his own for decades??

[@eileeneclark9011]

7/26/18....I would think American flag + Marine flag would show it's a SAFE & AMERICAN SUBDIVISION! SIMPER FI! GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[@billludolph1696]

I lived in a Condo in Oak Harbor, Washington state and was told that I could not fly my American Flag. This was in 1984 and I was being fined $50.00 per day and after I went to sea with my squadron I was still getting letters. And I even had a court order to appear on a certain day and time or I would be arrested. I was in the Middle of the Indian ocean on board the USS Constillation cv-64 and my division officer and my division chief and myself went to see the Captain of the Constillation about my fine, my having an arrest warrant out for me. At that time I owed several thousand dollars. In the end a congressman stopped all the B.S. and the Base Commanding officer put out a letter stating the Navy would take action against the HOA and fined them hundreds of dollars a day ..in the end I sold my condo and never paid their fine. I used one letter as toilet paper and sent it to the head of the HOA and I never paid.

[@kellynolen498]

Psst its spelt semper fi I you get this notification god bless america and you can edit your comment if you feel like it

[@cameronhenke593]

@American hunter 255 communist pussy

[@johnnyliotta3200]

American hunter 255 You’re so edgy, I dare you to go try and live in a communist society, you’ll be begging to come back to America.

[@sophroniamason2730]

Somebody needs to put up an American Southern States flag and give some grief.

[@johnhunter7386]

An example of how some people can't handle having any amount of power without abusing it.

[@Coorsgood10]

“Even a Miami dolphins flag” lol 😂

[@EmergencyL0tion]

As a Floridian I laughed my ass off

[@ArmyJames]

Like it was the equivalent of flying a swastika flag. Haha

[@jamesodell4453]

LACES OUT DAN!😂🤣

[@hihoian]

😂😂😂

[@bandit4true]

@@EmergencyL0tion right. Like its an alien flag. Lmaoo

[@kareemapbio7332]

I support the US armed forces anyone that opposes the display of patriotism should be questioned about whose side they’re on.

[@hygieux543]

Factssss

[@27273100]

You got that right. There is nothing more demoralizing than telling a vet, "You can't fly your flag here." If they can do that, no veteran is safe. What you're saying is totally on point.

[@timothyskidmore1554]

Or kicked out of the country

[@A_Bit_of_Thought]

As one radio talk show liked to say: When they feel the heat, they will see the light.

[@mattbehindthewheel6901]

that's a spinoff of a Regan quote: "when you can't make them see the light, you make them feel the heat"

[@kevinnobody3052]

I'm not a Marine or even a veteran, but you can bet I'm going to buy a Marine corps. flag right now and fly it till the day I die. God bless the United States military.

[@brianjacobsen5762]

Buy Punisher flag.

[@andrerobertdrouin3642]

Fly proudly the flags

[@jax97991]

My hoa tryna tell me I can’t swim in my pool after ten...

[@Conservativechristiancombat]

Tell them to go to hell

[@johnwilliamson2276]

Sounds like a neighbor wanted a dip and you refused? How else would they know that you were in the pool?

[@jax97991]

John Williamson they can see my backyard from their second story

[@jax97991]

@Quaker274 noise ordinance. cant be in my backyard after ten pm

[@jeffcampbell6298]

Jack Ray have a pool party in their face

[@sivyisvaj8054]

Rambo HOA: He was just another drifter who broke the law! Reporter: You're goddamn lucky he didn't kill all of you. Marine: They drew first blood, not me. 🤔

[@brianjacobsen5762]

John J Rambo.

[@Mathin3D]

Those displaying a Miami Dolphins flag should be fined up the wazzo. For real!

[@exelsiominecraftandmore1487]

As a Dolphins fan how about you go fuck yourself lol

[@harrysweeten9417]

@@exelsiominecraftandmore1487 If he could do that he would not need your ------, so lighten up Karen.

[@JeremiahDouglas]

@@exelsiominecraftandmore1487 but it's bringing down the property values they should be rooting for Green Bay Packers much better team/colors

[@alfredoalcantar8691]

😂

[@alfredoalcantar8691]

Jeremiah Douglas no Bears fuck the packers nothing to do in Green Bay

[@danielwebb9306]

Fly the flag Marine semper fi an thank you to all veterans who served thank you for your service

[@27273100]

Thank you also. :-)

[@aldo_the_apache3422]

Pick a fight with a marine? O so you choose death😂

[@paul-wade-hampton5086]

They're attacking us all"! You've got my C.S.A LOVE & SUPPORT BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS ! HOORAH & SEMPER FI~.

[@johnwilliamson2276]

SEMPER Fi Brother, they call us Leathernecks for a Reason!

[@weedes0001]

Semper Fi brother from a state Guard MP

[@charlespurcell1865]

Thank u for your service Sir.Great job

[@roberteskut5195]

Awesome! Thanks for your service

[@davidwadsworth8982]

I would NEVER move into a home under H.O.A. management. Freaking never.

[@RraMakutsi]

Cool... that comment was exactly as productive as this one.

[@razorback144]

rules do not usurp law or rights!!!

[@danb8977]

That new mgr and homeowner needs to it together. Generating that letter is unforgivable! Shame on all of them for anti American BS!

[@billhuber2964]

When HOA pays my bills I'll comply. Those pricks tell me I can't fly my u.s. Navy flag I'll give them a full broadside arrrgh!!!!!

[@PierreBibeau-tj6of]

When you have a lack of judgment like that, it leads me to say some investigation is in order because there must be similar cases with a lack of judgment.

[@ssfbob456]

"Even a Miami Dolphins flag." As a Dolphins fan, I feel attacked.

[@brandongilland3190]

Thank you to all who serve past an present

[@paulandersen9386]

Good for you man. All us vets are proud of you. Keep em flying.

[@PeeWeeHenson]

SO THEY JUST MANAGE THE PLACE. HMMMM, THEY SHOULD REMEMBER, SOMEBODY CAN EASILY FOLLOW THEM HOME FROM THE OFFICE

[@meyaenyo2593]

They better say that because other wise they violated a federal law.

[@Icanfixstuff]

Meya Enyo when you're maggot federal law couldn't help

[@Mom-USMCRichardUSMCChristopher]

Good for all of you. You have earned the right to fly your flag, no matter what a Homeowner's Association says. If it wasn't for you, they wouldn't be able to say and do as they please. 🇺🇸 Your service to our country is very much appreciated 🇺🇸

[@27273100]

Thank you.

[@Mom-USMCRichardUSMCChristopher]

@@27273100 Which branch of the military are you in? Both my kids are in the Marine Corps.

[@curtisanderson351]

What??!!! This man has given up part of his life to Protect mine and doesn't even know me from a can of paint He NEEDS to be HONOURED not chastised my God Thank You Sir if you read this you are a HERO of mine Sir

[@ghostbear200123]

SEMPER FI‼️🍻

[@kentrobinson7479]

*FLAG LAWS SHOULD PROTECT THE FLAG* from frivolous policy and fines

[@bearwithabowtie1421]

Protect both the American flag and the military flags!

[@kentrobinson7479]

@@bearwithabowtie1421 *THERE WAS A BUSINESS THAT HAD EVERY BRANCH OF THE MILITARY ON THEIR BUILDING PLUS THE US FLAG AND SOME IDIOT COMPLAINED SHE SAID SHE WOULD LET THE US FLAG ALONE BUT THE REST HAD TO GO...ALL THE CUSTOMERS SHOWED HER THE FRONT DOOR WITH SOME FORCE*

[@jamesbowman2452]

I have flown the American Flag for 54 years in my front yard! The Senior Center where I live now , as I moved in 11 years ago I ask the man who owned it if I could fly my Flag on a pole and he said that he would help me set it up and the next day he did just that! JIM B.

[@robertmorris8997]

Most HOA's are property management companies based out of.... you guessed it, California.

[@RraMakutsi]

OK. So are Avocados, movie stars, and porn. Most credit card companies are headquartered in Delaware. Most fine watches, and excellent chocolate come from Switzerland. The best optics come from either Germany or Japan. What's your actual point? The point of this news story is that a soldier was caught willingly violating lawful rules and orders, and instead of fixing the system from within, he chose to whine and hide behind his uniform to get special treatment... it has nothing to do with HOA's, and everything to do with fragile egos and entitlement.

[@thomasdiaz8098]

do away with HOA's

[@corriejacobs5876]

Just go after the people that are complaining and take them out

[@kennethjackson204]

better yet find the ines responsible for creating/mandating the HOA. It is a much smaller, Select group of people -if ya know what I mean.

[@65Wildkat]

OhhRah! Marine, I have a Son who is a SgtMajor in your beloved Marines......Thank you for your Service!!!

[@tommybrookes3066]

find out who complained and I bet you wont be surprised

[@RraMakutsi]

Oh, please do regale us with your tales of insightful wisdom! Oh, grea Svengali Tommy Brookes... who do you think it was? We're all waiting with baited breath... please end the suspense!

[@kennethjackson204]

@@RraMakutsi baited breath, you must have been having the shrimp salad. funny, your ip address doesn't indicate california.

[@oldseer7610]

OOOooooorrrah. Semper Fi Bro.

[@thomaswarm2962]

I'd just hang a "come and take it" flag in the front yard to give a huge middle finger to them

[@1flash3571]

These home owner's associations are getting out of hand. There should be a limit on what power they hold.

[@peacemaker-du4hz]

this shouldnt have even been questioned. He fought for that flag he should be able to display it as he sees fit

[@Drew_3000]

This is why I never buy a house with an HOA

[@dennyii5292]

''Home Owners Associations'' are a multi-million dollar business, they are in it to become RICH and some have investors which is the HOA top priority.

[@myartprocess6003]

Fly your AMERICAN Military flags with pride. I am grateful for your service!

[@EmergencyL0tion]

I like how they were listing all the flags and when they get to the dolphins they say “even a dolphins flag” 😂

[@dougdrury1575]

I'll bet you'll find out the managers and others in HOA's who are against flying the US flag and other service flags are those same ones who protested against the Vietnam war and other veterans. Veterans fly their flags as a sign of respect and comradeship with their fellow vets for the service they gave to protecting the freedoms those who protest.

[@garyquail2347]

All I have to say is oorah keep flying that American flag my friend Semper Fi I tell you if that was Ronald Lee Ermey in that situation I guarantee you he would March right over to the homeowners association headquarters and at the same time March over to the property manager he would take off their heads and crap down their necks keep fighting Marine keep fighting never give in never give in that goes to all veterans who have served their country fly the American flag and the branch flag of the service that you were in fly those flags proudly and show these people that we live here in the greatest nation on Earth the good old U.S ofA.

[@Icanfixstuff]

Gary Quail HOA Mean no MAGGOT

[@billietyree6139]

One hangs on the front of my house to the left of the Flag of the United States. And for the uninformed, Semper Fidelis is the Marine Corps motto and means 'Ever Faithful', but "Semper Fi Mac" has various meanings consistent with the situation.

[@Rampager-xe1ys]

This isn't the us that are ancestors thought we would see.

[@davedodge7761]

Couldn't see it go any other way. USA MY BROTHERS

[@mickeyberry5394]

Excellent. Veteran simper fiy

[@Eric_Nguyen.]

Thing twice when you're battling a veteran.

[@joewoodchuck3824]

Who gives an hoa so much unvetted power? Town officials? The state?

[@freddi7588]

isnt funny how these ppl go all the way to serve there county - just to get some pencil neck back home, that's in a postion, that they should do backflip, as quick as most these story's always do !

[@jackstephanian1722]

absolutely love US FLAG

[@johnnabuzby6103]

I own a home in a subdivision in New Bern, NC and have to pay homeowners association fees each year. I've never understood the concept of having to pay for owni g a home in a certain neighborhood, so that the association can tell me what I can and cannot do on my own property. 🤔🙄🤨😐 Smh.

[@kensmok6045]

Would love to hear which hoa members wanted to fine him

[@kathyleechoi4817]

people stood what you believe, don't let socialism lib tell you what to do,

[@johndale9731]

Simper Fi!

[@hghrnndz4181]

It was 2017 now is 2020, a perfect example of how things start and now our freedom is gone, unless we allow it. Thanks for your service men and women

[@chloehennessey6813]

Basically Towne Properties almost stepped on a land mine.

[@RraMakutsi]

Using your analogy, the marine actually tried to frag the HOA after getting called out for being a rule-breaker. I mean, why not throw your platoon under the bus to get special treatment, rather than admitting your mistakes and finding an adult way to move forward.

[@johnroystonlawrence4553]

no shortage of muppets. Fly the flag over and over again.

[@rochelle123ist]

Clear violation of this mans first amendment rights

[@cindyski4413]

Oh no! Wonder what they are going to tell me when I fly 3 military service flags plus the US flag?

[@yaboikungpowfuckfinger7697]

You never tell a man not to display his Eagle, Globe, and Anchor...

[@user-uc6kc8hn5s]

Marine Corps Banner

[@Zastav42]

Freedom huh...😂

[@Icanfixstuff]

Yep... Free mean you can do whatever you want.. Freedom means they can do whatever they want you just has to obey or pay the price

[@erichiggins1420]

God bless you and your family and fly that flag proud

[@odiarroyo6144]

I GOT A GREEN BULB SHINING OUT IN MY DRIVEWAY TO SHOW MI APPRECIATION, THANKINGNESS, GRATITUDE, RESPEC, ADMIRATION AND HOW PROUD I FILL FOR THEM TO EACH AND EVERY SOUL THAT PUTS ITS LIFE IN DE FRONT LINE TO DEFEND THE SOIL THAT I NOW LIVE IN! AND IM NOT EVEN FROM THIS COUNTRY!!! IM FROM MEXICO! AND IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD, IM THE ONLY ONE THAT HAVE IT GREEN LIGHT OUT "SOOO PROUDLY ON"

[@MsBg1946]

Awsome👍

[@patkinder6632]

ALLOWED ? Bravo Sierra ! Way to go my Marine brothers OORAH !!!

[@brinsonharris9816]

The letter was signed “Karen HOA.”

[@KatyushaRockets]

"...even a Miami dolphins flag. " My sides are in orbit

[@night-x6793]

The rules show can hang out a US flag but never show what kind of US flags.

[@welikegoodies]

This is crazy, I’m not even American and this angers me. Who do they think they are disrespecting the flag and insulting those who served their country like that. FK no. I’m an Aussie, you try that here and you better be prepared for a civil riot.

[@lucablue8126]

“Even a Miami dolphin flag” lmaoooo

[@davefetterly9926]

Military people have earned the right to fly any flag they want on their property.

[@A_Bit_of_Thought]

As the late and great Herman Cain used to say: "When they feel the heat, they see the light".

[@orlandoarocho4973]

USMC 0311 here. Way to go Devil dog💪

[@politicalviewer9646]

We're civilians and we can cover the backs of our Marines too!

[@arrow_head24]

Pay 1900/mon in mortgage and fees. Still have to ask permission to paint house, build deck, add new shed etc. smh

[@goji508]

The utter disrespect for military service members the HOA is a joke.

[@penttimuhli9442]

In Australia we don't have HOA, they should be closed down.

[@davidgentile4576]

The ones that are trying to make you take it down are the Nerds you fought for. Shows you what they appreciate

[@davidedbrooke9324]

HOA’s need to learn that they are only there to manage the property not the people.

[@OldGayGamer]

there's blow-up dolls all over the yards?? LOL what kind of neighborhood is this?

[@georgewood419]

I WILL NEVER LIVE IN A PLACE THAT HAS A HOA...................EVER!!!!!

[@kennethjackson204]

Sometimes you get a jackass neighbor move in who wants to start one because hg or she doesn't like what certain other neighbors do on their own property. Have to be vigilant.

[@patriciaschuster1371]

God bless this man.

[@billsmith1486]

This looks like a place (HOA) to stay away from when looking for your forever home.

[@Zippy_120]

Shame! Just shame on them. Never touching a house that has an HOA

[@belac738]

Bro the HOA is literally devious

[@sambeast1979]

Well done brother! I long to join to corps one day.

[@timwaddell9450]

This is exactly why as an assciation you dont contract out to property managers.