Teen’s actions prove patriotism isn’t dead

Actions of an 18-year-old from Ohio has proven that patriotism isn’t dead.

Continental High School senior Cole Dotson was driving near his school last weekend when he noticed that the American flag had dropped so low on the pole that it was nearly touching the ground. His Boy Scouts training kicked in and instead of driving past, stopped and ran to hold the flag.

He called his grandmother to come and help him raise the flag. His mother, an employee of the school, came as well. She was able to snap the picture (above) that has now been shared nearly 25,000 times.

The district superintendent, Joel Mengerink, weighed in on Dotson’s actions:

“Something like this wouldn’t be out of the ordinary for Cole. He takes great pride in our country and he knows how to show proper respect to the flag.”

According to Tiffany Gabbay at TruthRevolt, Dotson will be addressing his class at graduation this weekend. He will also be meeting with recruiters to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps.

It’s great to see young patriots who love their country and its flag; especially at a time when so many are trampling on it and burning it in protest.

Good luck in the future, Cole.