After The Gulf Coast Seafood Fire, The Flag Still Waved. This Is What Happened Next.

November 2, 2022

When Gulf Coast Seafood on Nine Mile was destroyed by fire Monday morning, the American flag near the front door continued to wave.

The Stars and Stripes were were prominent in many of the fire photos on NorthEscambia.com, set against a background of smoke and blue sky.

When the fire was out, the flag still stood over the business. Members of Escambia County Fire Rescue lowered in the flag, folded it and presented it to the business owner in an act of respect.

NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour and photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

24 Responses to “After The Gulf Coast Seafood Fire, The Flag Still Waved. This Is What Happened Next.”

  1. Garnett Hagensick on November 6th, 2022 8:00 am

    An act of respect and kindness!

  2. Concerned on November 5th, 2022 9:57 am

    So proud of the respect showed to the Flag and the business!

  3. Nancy Perry on November 4th, 2022 8:15 pm

    This is what our Country is suppose to be about!! Thank you!!

  4. sam on November 4th, 2022 9:40 am

    good move on their part. thanks!

  5. Ray Melton on November 3rd, 2022 9:06 pm

    I was taking pictures at the scene and when I saw our firefighters honoring our nation’s flag, I just had to take the pictures so that everyone knows the level of respect our firefighters have for the citizens of Escambia County and our great Country !

  6. Frank Denali on November 3rd, 2022 9:06 pm

    Wow. Class act.

    A sign of hope on a very sad day. Doing what’s right.

    Always have their back!!!!

  7. Freda Whaley on November 3rd, 2022 7:33 pm

    Wow. My heart goes out to the Pattie’s and am so happy they did that.

  8. Freda Whaley on November 3rd, 2022 7:32 pm

    Wow. What a great and feel good thing for them to do.

  9. William Jones on November 3rd, 2022 5:26 pm

    Thanks to the First Responders for their behavior, thanks to the store owner for flying our nation’s colors and thanks to the journalists and publication for running a story that is too often overlooked in this fast paced, crazy world. Great work all around!

  10. Arlene W Walsh on November 3rd, 2022 10:12 am

    Thank you, gentlemen, for your respect of our Nation’s Flag. And also, your respect in presenting the flag to the shop’s owner. I am sure he was deeply touched by your
    wonderful gesture. May God Bless You All.

  11. np630ss on November 3rd, 2022 1:09 am

    Finally.
    Proud Americans step forward.

  12. NPC on November 2nd, 2022 6:22 pm

    There are not enough positive adjectives for this moment.

  13. Troy on November 2nd, 2022 6:03 pm

    That’s what I’m talking about, awesome way to go. That flag is everything, deserves all and total respect. God bless you guys.

  14. Just saying on November 2nd, 2022 5:49 pm

    Agree with you JJ.

  15. Doris Smith on November 2nd, 2022 5:45 pm

    This is a wonderful example of the men and women who served in the Fire Dept. We love you and respect you. God Bles America and your families

  16. Doris Smith on November 2nd, 2022 5:43 pm

    We are so thankful and proud of our men and women who are members of the Beulah Fire Dept. This is an example of how much they Love the USA. God Bless America and our fireman who serve our community. thanks.

  17. mk on November 2nd, 2022 5:08 pm

    That’s what America is about, Respect! If you don’t agree then LEAVE!

  18. JJ on November 2nd, 2022 9:48 am

    GREAT RESPECT…THANKYOU
    guess this takes you out of being an NFL player

  19. Eric M on November 2nd, 2022 9:34 am

    I folded the almost everyday in Arlington National Cemetery to give to the next of kin during funeral ceremonies. To see that level of respect given to that flag, we’ll, it brings a tear to my eyes. God Bless you all for the care and respect that symbol deserves. (US Army, 3rd US Infantry, The Old Guard)

  20. Sheldon m Wade on November 2nd, 2022 8:40 am

    thank you gentlemen for the respect shown to the flag of our great nation and knowing what to do correctly. love and prayers to all involved..
    U S Army Vet

  21. Susie on November 2nd, 2022 8:29 am

    That is precious. God bless our wonderful Fire Rescue.

  22. Local on November 2nd, 2022 8:16 am

    Great story.

  23. Anne on November 2nd, 2022 6:46 am

    Love those who LOVE & Respect Our Nation’s Flag.
    Thank you to ECFR for your Devotion to Duty.

  24. Bill on November 2nd, 2022 5:40 am

    Class Act Gentlemen!!!