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NATICK, Mass. — Natick officials say they’re “horrified” after someone brought a Confederate Flag to a Memorial Day ceremony in Natick on Monday.
“We are shocked, dismayed, and horrified that an audience member at this morning’s Memorial Day observance moved to the front of the crowd and displayed a confederate flag,” Sen. Becca Rausch and Natick Select Board Chairperson Karen Adelman-Foster Rausch said in a joint statement on Twitter.
“In doing so, this individual desecrated the Grand Army Civil War Memorial in Natick Center, the memories of all people who have fallen in defense of equality and freedom, and each and every person now fighting for meaningful anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion in our communities,” the statement said. “While this individual acted on his own, we apologize to everyone hurt or harmed by this act. We condemn this act outright, and remain steadfast in our commitment to advancing our shared values of justice, equity, and freedom.”
The Confederate flag was used by the seceded Southern states during the Civil War.
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