Two Ohio High School Seniors have received college scholarships after showing their true patriotism by carrying a thin blue line flag and thin red line flag onto the football field on 9/11 to honor first responders.
Brady Williams and Jarad Bentley were suspended briefly after they carried the flags onto the field after being told not to do so. The two had brought the flags to honor first responders at a football game on 9/11.
Their suspension was eventually overturned after the school district deemed that their actions were not politically motivated.
Despite the school having issues with them showing support for law enforcement and firefighters a local non profit, Holiday for Heroes, has decided to award the two college scholarships for their actions.
“Brady and Jarad are true PATRIOTS, they did something last Friday that showed they are far beyond their years. These men stood up for a cause they believe in. As they took the field with flags in hand it reminded us how we felt 19 years ago, heartbroken yet strong and united.” - Holiday for Heroes