High School Student's Patriotic Stand Sparks Viral Support and School Policy Reversal
After initially being told to remove an American flag from his truck, Cameron Blasek receives overwhelming support, leading to a policy change at East Central High School.
- Cameron Blasek, a senior at East Central High School in St. Leon, Indiana, was told to remove an American flag from his truck, sparking viral attention.
- Following social media outcry, the school district reversed its decision, allowing the display of the U.S. flag while prohibiting potentially offensive flags.
- Local businesses and fellow students rallied behind Blasek, with one company donating a custom American flag wrap for his truck.
- Blasek, considering military service, emphasized the flag represents the sacrifices of those who served and the unity it brings to Americans.
- The incident highlighted the importance of expressions of patriotism and prompted a school policy review on flag displays.
Scripps News 
