Here's The Reason People Are Flying American Flags With A Blue Stripe
By Justen Charters
July 12, 2016
(INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW) – All across the United States, black and white American flags with one blue stripe through them are beginning to pop up more and more.
They’re being flown from homes:
@@katiekey Our Thin Blue Line Flag flying. #bluelivesmatter pic.twitter.com/wzR7jivkcN
— nitacrowpowell (@nitacrow) July 10, 2016
As a LEO in Valley, NE I have taken the liberty of lowering my Blue Line Flag to half staff
Posted by Law Enforcement Today on Friday, July 8, 2016
From fire trucks:
Engine 822, salute to their fallen first responder family. Flying the "thin blue line" flag. pic.twitter.com/8kh99UHiry
— RuralMetroCorp (@RuralMetroCAZ) July 11, 2016
According to Flags Unlimited, the significance of the flag’s colors is this:
The Blue represents the officer and the courage they find deep inside when faced with insurmountable odds. The Black background was designed as a constant reminder of our fallen brother and sister officers.
Thin Blue Line USA has more details on the line itself:
The Thin Blue Line represents the relationship of the police in the community as the protectors of the citizenry from the criminal element.It represents those men and women that are willing to give their life for the peace and harmony of the community they serve. To be an officer, it is no easy task. Everyday brings on new challenges, yet new opportunities do arise.