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Nov. 15, 2010 5:22pm Meredith Jessup

After his Denair, Calif., school told him to remove the American flag from his bicycle, Cody Alicea, 13, received an amazing surprise when hundreds of patriotic bikers — many of them veterans — showed up to escort him to school Monday morning:

“In this country we’re supposed to be free,” Cody said last week. “And I should be able to wave my flag wherever I want to.”

Amen.

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ElleSi
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:13pm
This makes me soo happy!!!

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neverending
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:10pm
Kudos to Liberty Counsel who I understand sent a letter to the school on his behalf!!! Many wonderful Americans everywhere but sadly it takes something like this to bring them out but Thank GOD many are stepping right up to the plate.

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casseopea42
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:09pm
Wow, I would be one proud mama. Good parenting there!

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Tri-ox
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:08pm
Cody Alicea: American Hero. This is amazingly moving. Thank you Cody, Thank you Biker-Patriots! God Bless America.

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MIlitary Nurse
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:06pm
ONLY in Commiefornia would they even make him take it down! I am really starting to hate this state.

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- Diamondback
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:54pm
  Damn Cody and them biker patriots make me so PROUD!
  
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megaman
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:05pm
this is awesome seeing all the support for our country. That sort of thing shouldn’t happen here we should be able to freely display the American flag here in America without any problem. Man I wish I could have been there looks like a great time. God bless the people there God bless the congressman God bless America

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PatriotComeLately
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:02pm
This is what makes me Proud To Be An American

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Jimd2411
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:02pm
I hope those guys hear about what we think of them. Patriots in Red, White and Blue taking a stand for what’s right! I hope that encourages anyone who might still be on the fence. And I hope those bikers know each one of them represents multiple thousands of us out here across the country.

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uberchrist33
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:02pm
I ♥ these bikers. This is what America’s all about. You bikers are awsome. God bless each and every one of you, and God bless this kid!!! He’s great!!!!

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RightUnite
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:01pm
Saweeeet!!! Thanks guys!!

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PeachyinGA
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:01pm
These biker groups are amazing. Patriot Guard Riders unexpectedly showed up in numbers at my friends funeral a week ago and asked if they could form a line and escort the procession due to his military service to his country. They showed such respect and honor to him and to our country that it is hard to think about without bringing fresh tears. God Bless them for the difference they make.

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- SaintMichael
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 8:47pm
  The original motor cycle gangs of the 40′s and 50′s were made up of WWII vets who didn’t addapt well to normal ‘slow life’ with its lack of excitement and addrenaline that their war expiriences addicted them to.
  
  The connection to the military and patriotism is still very strong in many MCCs.
  
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- carbidetip
  Posted on November 16, 2010 at 8:18am
  My nephew Dan Drevnick was kill in basra. The Patriot Guard Riders supported us through the entire ordeal. What an amazing group of people.
  
  http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/soldiers_and_airmen/fallen_drevnick.php
  
  http://picasaweb.google.com/MinnesotaNationalGuard/FuneralForDanielDrevnick#
  
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jackricks
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:59pm
I must have miss it, why can he have the flag on his bike? Oh ya is California still part of the United States?

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megaman
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:59pm
WOW!! what an awesome story this has made my day to see so much patriotism how wonderful of the congressman to write a letter and to fly him out to Washington how cool is that. god bless the congressman and god bless America

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heavyhand54
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:55pm
Isn’t it a shame when there has to be a nationwide outcry for supposed citizens to do whats right??? and to think it took a child to wake those people up??? YOU GO COTY

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parmajohn
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:55pm
Try and stop them…All you PC”ers out there…The look in their eyes will make you sh”":}{ Or in your language “make doo-doo” Show them how real Americans are Boys….God bless you all

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Lucy Larue
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:54pm
Break out the freaking champagne and toast ! This IS America!
Progressives, Socialists, Communists, look and learn!
It’s our country. It’s the best country. You ain’t gonna get it!

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- StMichelob
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:01pm
  Very well said!
  
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OK3Wire
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:54pm
When are Californians going to wake up and realize that their state is a laughing stock? What is it out there? Too much sun? Too much heat? Does common sense just vaporize in that beautiful climate? Sheesh …

Either grow a pair out there or sink in to the ocean already.

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- Dar3k
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:01pm
  What the problem is…too much marijuana. I’m convinced human brains suffer from “arrested development” and never mature beyond about age 19 when they stay on that stuff.
  
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- trolltrainer
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:03pm
  Listen, that is just plain wrong!
  
  I have much the same reaction myself all the time, and California is the last place I would want to go and yeah, there are too many liberal nutjobs out there…But…There are also a great many good people there also. Do not put down a whole State! Especially when people in EVERY state are responsible for our current government. This last election disappointed me in many ways, and Calif was not the only state to drop the ball. We should have won the senate back with 2 seats to spare. This is a national problem, and while Calif. may be one of the states in the most trouble we are all in this together.
  
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- what4
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:13pm
  Its mostly the Left Coast Transplants that are the problem! ie: Nancy Pislosi! etal
  
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- OK3Wire
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:48pm
  I was being nice. I’d have happily said, “… and take most of the east coast with you when you leave.”
  
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halfbrain
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:54pm
Awesome, this story never gets old.

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21stCenturyPatriot
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:52pm
WOW! Nice to know even here in California there are people who like the RED WHITE AND BLUE and not just the Red White and Green.

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teahugger
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:51pm
I guess that superintendant won’t make THAT mistake again! Good for the bikers! Good for America!

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- theCREATORisGOD
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 7:03pm
  I bet he was locked in his office during all of this….shaking his head, hopefully disgusted by his own actions! Hopefully he read my email!!!
  
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- Aither
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 8:35pm
  These bikers are true Americans as well as true patriots. This story reminds me of what Glenn said, how it only takes one person to stand up for something. The boy in this story is a true example of those words.
  
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- White Devil
  Posted on November 16, 2010 at 2:13pm
  It wasn’t a mistake, the principle and the other supporting thugs in the teachers union knew what they were doing. They just didn’t think they’d get caught.
  
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trolltrainer
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:50pm
This brought tears to my eyes when I saw it on FNC. Even in Calif…

God bless America again…

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- FoundersKeeperUSA
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:09pm
  god bless these men and women god bless America! I agree.This is a moving sight.Even in The republik Of California patriots are standing up against these commies.They want nothing more but to dismantle our country.
  
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- Taquoshi
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:34pm
  I’m delighted that Cody can ride his bike with the flag on it. I’m delighted that the Veterans showed up in force to escort him to school.
  
  I’m also worried that there will be some backlash because dollars to donuts, I’m willing to bet somebody’s nose got put out when they saw that display. Drudge had a report on their site that Hispanic students now represent over 50% of the student population in California. I hope people still keep an eye on Cody after this all dies down and life goes back to mundane.
  
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- Thoth
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:58pm
  Most Excellent! Outstanding! So very glad that folks came out and supported young Cody and the American way of life!
  
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Major Infidel
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:50pm
That was a classy move. Gives me a little hope.

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- PJPony
  Posted on November 18, 2010 at 12:55am
  Just goes to show you don’t have to wear a suit and tie to have class. God bless our sweet bikers and one very brave boy.
  
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mike_trivisonno
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:46pm
Outstanding.

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- EgoBrain
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:00pm
  I think I have something in my eye.
  
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- what4
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:11pm
  Ditto!
  
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- nsblues
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:16pm
  yup. something in my eye all right
  
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- StMichelob
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:44pm
  Dammit, KNEW I shouldn’t cut up onions while watching TheBlaze…DAMMIT!
  
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- chazman
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 7:20pm
  Hey, MAJOR! This should give us all A LOT OF HOPE!! It sure does for me!!
  
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Rev. WC
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:43pm
Right ON!!!!

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- El Paco
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:33pm
  Dude. If I was there, I’d hoist a flag while cruising on my longboard. Rock on little dude!
  
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- RobertCA
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:46pm
  GOD Bless America .
  
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- SusansSS
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:58pm
  (tear) This was so moving. The look on Cody’s face, these bikers made a real difference in his life. Its one thing to hear support, its another to see it. He is standing a little taller today.
  
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- Border Fox
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 8:08pm
  Fantastic! Made my day!
  
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- MOLLYPITCHER
  Posted on November 16, 2010 at 8:19am
  I love it!!! God Bless all involved in standing up to those who try to slap down true American spirit!!!! That most definitely includes all of us as well!
  
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HKS
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:41pm
Hats off guys, bikers are good people, if you didn’t already know that.

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- cubber
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:54pm
  We’re taking it back. BE PREPARED.
- StMichelob
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:58pm
  Oh. Freeking Wow. GAWD I’m proud to be an American!!!
  Hand Salute to these guys!
- snowleopard3200 {mix art}
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:58pm
  Hats off guys, and thanks for showing the Flag and for supporting what is Right!!!
  
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- CultureWarriors
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:00pm
  Awesome!
  
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- pajamash
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:03pm
  God Bless Cody! God Bless Veterans!! AND, God Bless America!!!!!!!!
  
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- StMichelob
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:03pm
  Lol, didn’t mean to leave out Cody! Good for you, young sir! I saluted you the other day, but I’ll proudly do so again! You are one Great American! Good luck in the Air Force, you will do us proud!
  
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- Voice-O-Reason
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:05pm
  Heart warming….fly that flag!
  
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- what4
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:10pm
  Proof even out here in CA there are Americans who are proud and tired of all of the left’s cr@p!
  
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- Major Infidel
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:16pm
  I had to watch it again. Each time I giggle a little with anxious pride. Great end to a bad story.
  
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- theCREATORisGOD
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:22pm
  I am so proud to be an American, especially at this moment!! Thank you to all the bikers and supporters that came out and supported not only Cody but our country!! All I could do from SoCal was write an email to the principle and super intendant, but you guys did for me what I couldn’t….THANK YOU! GOD BLESS THE USA!!
- Robert W
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:24pm
  Awesome!!!!!!!!!!
  
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- BetterDays
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:27pm
  Very Nice Cody and his American MC!!!!
  Take that progressive thugs!
  
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- BMartin1776
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:30pm
  Let this be a message to the radical left wing tree hugging hippie degenerates your time is over. The people of this country from old to young have had it with the America bashing. The people are tired of seeing other “nationalities” feelings being put ahead of Americans.
  
  This is America we SPEAK ENGLISH and FLY THE US STARS AND STRIPES. We dont want your political corrupt destroy capitalism, patriotism ef’d up utopian dream. If you dont like it and want to cry about it then leave. There is no gun to your head to be here.
  
  Take back America through http://www.savingtherepublic.com
  
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- Spookytruck
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:36pm
  It just goes to prove that there is more to California than a bowl of cereal. You know. Fruits, nuts and flakes. There are some real Americans out there and many of them ride bikes and vote. I am so proud of you Cody. Wish I could have rode with you. G-d Bless.
- SnapTie
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:49pm
  All this started because the Mexicans were insulted and threatened violence over the US flag. Take yourself and your flag home if you don’t respect this one.
  
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- godlovinmom
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:54pm
  Nice American Moment!!!
  
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- AnAppealToGod
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 7:21pm
  Damn, I really love this Country! The idiots here don’t hold a candle up to the good people of the USA.
  
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- grandmaof5
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 7:22pm
  Loved the video – DON’T MESS WITH CODY! It would be great if a flag trend started and kids everywhere flew American flags on their bikes. God bless America and our brave soldiers, young and old.
  
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- Fear The Voices
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 7:41pm
  I don’t know why some people give bikers a bad wrap, all of them I know would give you the shirt off their backs. Sure there’s some bad people within every group; but I’d feel safer having a plane load of bikers flying with me than a single mooslim.
- janedough1
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 7:48pm
  I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it.
- independentvoteril
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 7:53pm
  the revolution is on without a shot being fired.. and will CONTINUE until we have our country back.. Hat’s off to CODY .. HIS FAMILY (and thank you for your service) .. the bikers THANK YOU for your service also and to ALL those proud AMERICAN’S who stood on the street in their support.. proves one doesn’t have to have served in the military to make this country FREE again.. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL..
  
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- 2
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 8:14pm
  Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
  
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- HillBillySam1
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 8:39pm
  One of the best things that I have seen in a long time. Great job by everyone involved. God bless America!!
  
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- thepatriotdave
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 9:33pm
  We are winning.
  
  God bless all Americans and God bless America!
  
  PatriotShops.com
  
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- CatB
  Posted on November 15, 2010 at 9:48pm
  Way to go Cody and the bikers who joined him! We are very proud of you all! It looks like you had a great ride …
  
  I do hope that the school learned something about tolerance and PATRIOTISM!
  
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- Luckywon
  Posted on November 16, 2010 at 12:33am
  this story brought tears to my eyes. I love this country
  
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- Robert W
  Posted on November 16, 2010 at 4:10am
  To top it off they shouldve did burnouts.
  
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- ILFarmer
  Posted on November 16, 2010 at 11:36am
  now THAT’S patriotism. there should be more of this.
  
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- mizflame98
  Posted on November 16, 2010 at 12:15pm
  Cody, you are my hero!
  
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- Bluebonnet
  Posted on November 16, 2010 at 12:39pm
  Seeing the photo of these wonderful bikers and their mission to show love of our Country (which seems to be rare these days) I actually felt a tingle up my leg and arms. Unlike Mathews, I didn’t pee on my leg, and my arms were on table to reach the keyboard, so it was a true acknowledgment of my love for my Country and the grateful action of these wonderful bikers. God bless all of you who love America and stand for our values.
  
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- MsMonsoon
  Posted on November 16, 2010 at 12:45pm
  I hope somebody publishes an illustrated children’s book of Cody’s story.
  
  What a beautiful example he is and the people who turned out, wrote in and telephoned in to support him. I’d buy a couple dozen copies and give them out to every kid I know. God bless them all!
  
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- Idaho Kirk
  Posted on November 16, 2010 at 2:09pm
  Thank you! Yes we are….. usually.
  
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- RKade
  Posted on November 16, 2010 at 4:40pm
  This is America! Standing up for the AMERICAN WAY. The school administration should have been “summoned” to the ceremony!
  
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