Nutley Resident ‘Appalled’ At Conditions Of Local US Flags

NUTLEY, NJ — Although Peter Crosta isn’t a veteran, his son is. And the Nutley resident is “appalled” at the condition of some of the U.S. flags he’s seen around his town.

Crosta recently reached out to Patch with a message for his neighbors in Nutley: take more pride in your flag if you choose to put it on display.

Here’s what Crosta had to say:

“I am not a veteran, but my son is. I am really appalled at some of the flags around Nutley (commercial and residential) that are being displayed in the worst conditions. I happen to think the image I took of this commercial property on Harrison Street THE WORST and it has been like that for well over a YEAR. I just couldn’t take it anymore.”

He continued:

“Why can’t people take more pride in the symbol of our great nation? I have flown my flag on my home since 9-11 and change it when it looks dull and sun-bleached. I take pride in displaying it (it is illuminated at night). I understand people would not go to that extreme, but when it becomes tattered and torn, it is a disgrace and sends a HORRIBLE message to the community – especially our veterans and our youth.”

Crosta concluded:

“Take that darn thing off and properly burn it. There is a ‘mailbox’ drop in front of 149 Chestnut Street for the sole purpose of properly discarding Old Glory. Don’t just throw it in the trash, please!”

Here's the photo Crosta shared with Patch, taken on Tuesday, March 12.

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