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Father of slain officer urges committee to allow 'American blue line' flag to honor fallen law enforcement
Summary
Thomas Desario testified in support of House Bill 75, asking lawmakers to add the American thin blue line flag to the list of flags that may be displayed by Ohio homeowners and organizations to honor law enforcement officers. Desario recounted his son's killing and described conflict with an HOA over displaying the flag.
Thomas Desario testified to the House Government Oversight Committee in favor of House Bill 75, which sponsors say would add the American "thin blue line" or "American blue line" flag to the list of flags Ohioans may display to honor law enforcement officers.
Desario identified himself as the father of Chief Steven Eric DeSario, who was shot and killed outside a…
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