Debbie Garten, mother of fallen Det. Robert "Bobby" Garten, shared a heartfelt testimony on why the “thin blue line" flag matters to families of slain officers at a Connecticut town council meeting.

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Updated: Jun 6, 2024 / 04:57 PM EDT WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Wethersfield Town Council’s vote not to fly the Thin Blue Line flag ahead of a fallen trooper’s funeral has drawn some ire.

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City Councilmembers Bruce Kaldahl and David Neal were the two “no” votes. The vote does not ban or eliminate the ‘thin blue line’ flags or any other specialty flag within the city.

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — State lawmakers are weighing in on Wethersfield Town Council’s controversial vote against flying the Thin Blue Line flag ahead of a fallen state trooper’s funeral.

The PBA uses the ”thin blue line” American flag on its website, on its merchandise and at events hosted by the union, which takes place on township property. The flag is also displayed inside ...