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HENRICO COUNTY -
The chess match between Col. Van T. Barfoot and the Sussex Square Homeowners' Association continues.
One day after the Henrico County group backed off a Friday legal deadline demanding Col. Barfoot remove a flagpole from his front yard, the Medal of Honor recipient responded with a strongly-worded declaration.
"All of my life, from childhood to now, I've been able to fly the flag," remarked Barfoot. "In the time I have left I plan to continue to fly the American flag without interference."
Barfoot made no reference to a potential lawsuit, and took no questions on the topic. However, he did address a small crowd of journalists and veterans with his full legal team in tow.
The president of the Sussex Homeowners' Association, meanwhile, spoke to CBS 6 regarding the group's decision to drop its deadline.
President Glenn Wilson referred to Tuesday's statement, in which the board formally agreed "to withdraw legal action previously announced for Friday, December 11."
Wilson explained the move in no way restricts the board from pursing legal recourse in the weeks ahead.
The issue of whether the decorated Barfoot should be able to keep the flagpole, meanwhile, has divided the members of Sussex Square.
One woman who wanted to remain anonymous told CBS 6 that Mr. Wilson "does not speak on my behalf, and doesn't speak on behalf of many of the other residents."
Barfoot's next door neighbor described him as a "wonderful man" and characterized the debate as "ridiculous."
Veterans from across the Richmond-metro area drove to Henrico County Wednesday to demonstrate their support and show solidarity.
Virginia Senators Jim Webb and Mark Warner have also been actively involved in championing Barfoot's cause.
The homeowners' covenant doesn't restrict the display of the American flag, but rather finds the size and placement of the flagpole to be inappropriate on "aesthetic grounds."
One day after the Henrico County group backed off a Friday legal deadline demanding Col. Barfoot remove a flagpole from his front yard, the Medal of Honor recipient responded with a strongly-worded declaration.
"All of my life, from childhood to now, I've been able to fly the flag," remarked Barfoot. "In the time I have left I plan to continue to fly the American flag without interference."
Barfoot made no reference to a potential lawsuit, and took no questions on the topic. However, he did address a small crowd of journalists and veterans with his full legal team in tow.
The president of the Sussex Homeowners' Association, meanwhile, spoke to CBS 6 regarding the group's decision to drop its deadline.
President Glenn Wilson referred to Tuesday's statement, in which the board formally agreed "to withdraw legal action previously announced for Friday, December 11."
Wilson explained the move in no way restricts the board from pursing legal recourse in the weeks ahead.
The issue of whether the decorated Barfoot should be able to keep the flagpole, meanwhile, has divided the members of Sussex Square.
One woman who wanted to remain anonymous told CBS 6 that Mr. Wilson "does not speak on my behalf, and doesn't speak on behalf of many of the other residents."
Barfoot's next door neighbor described him as a "wonderful man" and characterized the debate as "ridiculous."
Veterans from across the Richmond-metro area drove to Henrico County Wednesday to demonstrate their support and show solidarity.
Virginia Senators Jim Webb and Mark Warner have also been actively involved in championing Barfoot's cause.
The homeowners' covenant doesn't restrict the display of the American flag, but rather finds the size and placement of the flagpole to be inappropriate on "aesthetic grounds."
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