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Bikers Rally to Ride With Boy After School Banned American Flag
- Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:22pm by
Meredith Jessup
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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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Comments (311)
ElleSi
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:13pmThis makes me soo happy!!!
Report Post »neverending
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:10pmKudos 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.
Report Post »casseopea42
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:09pmWow, I would be one proud mama. Good parenting there!
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:08pmCody Alicea: American Hero. This is amazingly moving. Thank you Cody, Thank you Biker-Patriots! God Bless America.
Report Post »MIlitary Nurse
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:06pmONLY in Commiefornia would they even make him take it down! I am really starting to hate this state.
Report Post »Diamondback
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:54pmDamn Cody and them biker patriots make me so PROUD!
Report Post »megaman
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:05pmthis 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
Report Post »PatriotComeLately
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:02pmThis is what makes me Proud To Be An American
Report Post »Jimd2411
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:02pmI 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.
Report Post »uberchrist33
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:02pmI ♥ 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!!!!
Report Post »RightUnite
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:01pmSaweeeet!!! Thanks guys!!
Report Post »PeachyinGA
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:01pmThese 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.
Report Post »SaintMichael
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 8:47pmThe 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.
Report Post »carbidetip
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 8:18amMy 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#
Report Post »jackricks
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:59pmI must have miss it, why can he have the flag on his bike? Oh ya is California still part of the United States?
Report Post »megaman
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:59pmWOW!! 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
Report Post »heavyhand54
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:55pmIsn’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
Report Post »parmajohn
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:55pmTry 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
Report Post »Lucy Larue
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:54pmBreak out the freaking champagne and toast ! This IS America!
Report Post »Progressives, Socialists, Communists, look and learn!
It’s our country. It’s the best country. You ain’t gonna get it!
StMichelob
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:01pmVery well said!
Report Post »OK3Wire
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:54pmWhen 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.
Report Post »Dar3k
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:01pmWhat 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.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:03pmListen, 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.
Report Post »what4
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:13pmIts mostly the Left Coast Transplants that are the problem! ie: Nancy Pislosi! etal
Report Post »OK3Wire
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:48pmI was being nice. I’d have happily said, “… and take most of the east coast with you when you leave.”
Report Post »halfbrain
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:54pmAwesome, this story never gets old.
Report Post »21stCenturyPatriot
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:52pmWOW! 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.
Report Post »teahugger
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:51pmI guess that superintendant won’t make THAT mistake again! Good for the bikers! Good for America!
Report Post »theCREATORisGOD
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 7:03pmI 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!!!
Report Post »Aither
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 8:35pmThese 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.
Report Post »White Devil
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 2:13pmIt 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.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:50pmThis brought tears to my eyes when I saw it on FNC. Even in Calif…
God bless America again…
Report Post »FoundersKeeperUSA
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:09pmgod 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.
Report Post »Taquoshi
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:34pmI’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.
Report Post »Thoth
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:58pmMost Excellent! Outstanding! So very glad that folks came out and supported young Cody and the American way of life!
Report Post »Major Infidel
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:50pmThat was a classy move. Gives me a little hope.
Report Post »PJPony
Posted on November 18, 2010 at 12:55amJust 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.
Report Post »mike_trivisonno
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:46pmOutstanding.
Report Post »EgoBrain
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:00pmI think I have something in my eye.
Report Post »what4
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:11pmDitto!
Report Post »nsblues
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:16pmyup. something in my eye all right
Report Post »StMichelob
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:44pmDammit, KNEW I shouldn’t cut up onions while watching TheBlaze…DAMMIT!
Report Post »chazman
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 7:20pmHey, MAJOR! This should give us all A LOT OF HOPE!! It sure does for me!!
Report Post »Rev. WC
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:43pmRight ON!!!!
Report Post »El Paco
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:33pmDude. If I was there, I’d hoist a flag while cruising on my longboard. Rock on little dude!
Report Post »RobertCA
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:46pmGOD Bless America .
Report Post »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.
Report Post »Border Fox
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 8:08pmFantastic! Made my day!
Report Post »MOLLYPITCHER
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 8:19amI 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!
Report Post »HKS
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:41pmHats off guys, bikers are good people, if you didn’t already know that.
Report Post »cubber
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:54pmWe’re taking it back. BE PREPARED.
StMichelob
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:58pmOh. Freeking Wow. GAWD I’m proud to be an American!!!
Hand Salute to these guys!
snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 5:58pmHats off guys, and thanks for showing the Flag and for supporting what is Right!!!
Report Post »CultureWarriors
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:00pmAwesome!
Report Post »pajamash
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:03pmGod Bless Cody! God Bless Veterans!! AND, God Bless America!!!!!!!!
Report Post »StMichelob
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:03pmLol, 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!
Report Post »Voice-O-Reason
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:05pmHeart warming….fly that flag!
Report Post »what4
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:10pmProof even out here in CA there are Americans who are proud and tired of all of the left’s cr@p!
Report Post »Major Infidel
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:16pmI had to watch it again. Each time I giggle a little with anxious pride. Great end to a bad story.
Report Post »theCREATORisGOD
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:22pmI 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 6:24pmAwesome!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »BetterDays
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:27pmVery Nice Cody and his American MC!!!!
Report Post »Take that progressive thugs!
BMartin1776
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:30pmLet 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
Report Post »Spookytruck
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:36pmIt 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 6:49pmAll 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.
Report Post »godlovinmom
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 6:54pmNice American Moment!!!
Report Post »AnAppealToGod
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 7:21pmDamn, I really love this Country! The idiots here don’t hold a candle up to the good people of the USA.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 7:22pmLoved 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.
Report Post »Fear The Voices
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 7:41pmI 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 7:48pmI love it, I love it, I love it, I love it.
independentvoteril
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 7:53pmthe 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..
Report Post »2
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 8:14pmSweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
Report Post »HillBillySam1
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 8:39pmOne of the best things that I have seen in a long time. Great job by everyone involved. God bless America!!
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 9:33pmWe are winning.
God bless all Americans and God bless America!
PatriotShops.com
Report Post »CatB
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 9:48pmWay 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!
Report Post »Luckywon
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 12:33amthis story brought tears to my eyes. I love this country
Report Post »Robert W
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 4:10amTo top it off they shouldve did burnouts.
Report Post »ILFarmer
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 11:36amnow THAT’S patriotism. there should be more of this.
Report Post »mizflame98
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 12:15pmCody, you are my hero!
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 12:39pmSeeing 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.
Report Post »MsMonsoon
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 12:45pmI 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!
Report Post »Idaho Kirk
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 2:09pmThank you! Yes we are….. usually.
Report Post »RKade
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 4:40pmThis is America! Standing up for the AMERICAN WAY. The school administration should have been “summoned” to the ceremony!
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