As Building Is Destroyed By Flames, Firefighters Save American Flag Before It Catches Fire

Mar 06, 2019 by apost team

A show of patriotism is sure to bring a smile to the faces of many Americans. Recently, a handful of firefighters in Virginia placed their love for their country on full display.

The Moose Lodge in the city of Hopewell caught fire on February 28. It did not take long for the fire and rescue team of Hopewell to arrive on the scene. The Moose Lodge, a staple of the community in Hopewell, was completely wiped out by the fire.

Brad Ozmore is the administrator for the lodge. Ozmore expressed sadness for the community after the loss. He characterized the scene as 'gut-wrenching' to watch a building that meant so much to the community succumb to the flames.

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While firefighters were not able to save the building, they were able to save something flying just outside the door of the lodge. A video was taken of their actions and the firefighters can be seen saving the American flag.

The fire chief for the Hopewell Fire Department, Donny Hunter, says he and the other firefighters took the opportunity to rescue the flag from the fire to bring hope to people watching their actions.

Hunter made a post on the Facebook page maintained by Hopewell Fire and Rescue in which he said the Moose Lodge fire was one of the worst fires he has ever tried to fight.

Hunter went on to offer thanks to everyone working for the Hopewell Fire and Rescue. Hunter thanked them for their service and dedication to Hopewell. He also expressed pride for being their chief.

Hunter says his department prides itself on being aggressive at fighting fires and points out the Moose Lodge is the first building his team had ever lost.

The fire at the lodge was heartbreaking for the community of Hopewell but the flag being saved by the firefighters is a symbol of hope on which the community can hold their hats. To demonstrate this fact, the community is already organizing an effort to rebuild the lodge.

What did you think about the firefighters' efforts to save the flag? Do you agree their efforts provide hope to the community of Hopewell? Send this article and video to each person on your friend's list. They will appreciate the show of patriotism from Hopewell Fire and Rescue.