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25. CAPTAIN, CREW FIRED, hell, they should be given medals.

Sun Jul 5, 2026, 01:15 PM

Jul 5

for signaling the truth.

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USS NIAGARA CAPTAIN, CREW FIRED FOR POSING WITH "86-47" SIGNAL FLAGS (ERIE PA) [View all] orangecrush Jul 5 OP

I applaud the effort of many of these protests Raven123 Jul 5 #1

We hold "Tall Ship" events here orangecrush Jul 5 #2

I am an Erie native. Yes, the Niagara is BIG DEAL in Erie. wnylib Jul 5 #6

How strong was the reaction? calimary Jul 5 #18

Strong objection from a Republican state senator wnylib Jul 5 #20

Insecure demented petty tyrants Farmer-Rick Jul 5 #3

Sounds like the captain and his crew were just doing their patriotic duty LymphocyteLover Jul 5 #4

And had their 1st amendment rights violated orangecrush Jul 5 #5

Maybe they can use that to fight being fired. wnylib Jul 5 #7

State historic society orangecrush Jul 5 #11

I looked up Laughlin. Just as I anticipated, his complaint wnylib Jul 5 #14

Laughlin covers most of Erie county orangecrush Jul 5 #15

South of I90 orangecrush Jul 5 #23

Yes, I could easily see that being the case. wnylib Jul 5 #24

And staying true to the original mission of the ship -- 70sEraVet Jul 5 #9

Precisely orangecrush Jul 5 #12

Patriots Kid Berwyn Jul 5 #8

A brave Captain and crew orangecrush Jul 5 #13

Very much appreciate Procul Harum Kid Berwyn Jul 5 #19

Thank you orangecrush Jul 5 #21

We have met the enemy and ... struggle4progress Jul 5 #10

"NIAGARA," like the FALLS; NOT "NIAGRA," like the PILL. ColoringFool Jul 5 #16

Thank you will fix orangecrush Jul 5 #22

CAPTAIN, CREW FIRED, hell, they should be given medals. republianmushroom Jul 5 #25

A lot of people orangecrush Jul 5 #27

Perry Was a Big Deal In My Area Deep State Witch Jul 5 #28

I have traveled Rt. 19 to Pittsburgh orangecrush Jul 5 #29

You Passed By My Old Neighborhood Deep State Witch Jul 5 #30

Sounds like a blast orangecrush Jul 5 #31