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United Cape Patriots sponsored a Trump / Back The Blue Standout Saturday 6/20, at the Hyannis Airport Rotary. About 50 participants joined special guest, 82 year old Fall River veteran Charlie Chase in reminding passersby that President Trump and law enforcement have a strong base of support on Cape Cod. United Cape Patriots founder Adam Lange hoped to send a message that people back the blue on the Cape. "We are all Americans united under the rule of law. Those promoting the false narrative that our police are villains, are trying to divide us. These men and women put on a uniform each day and deal with evil so we can be safe. They are heros, and we have their backs." Charlie Chase stood at the curb for over 2 hours waving at drivers. "I've never seen so many thumbs up , we are getting 70-80% positive response." Charlie grew up on the Cape, graduated from Barnstable High School, and enjoys coming back. "I thank you for everything you are doing. That's why I'm here. I'm just a cog in the wheel."

The theme of the standout was Back the Blue and we saw and heard much support for our law enforcement officers. Prior to the standout comments by Adam Lange drew fire and much impolite speech on Facebook. The New Boston Post article sums up the drama.

Baker also touched upon the meaning behind the long weekend. “It’s Memorial Day weekend. There are a lot of people who died for your right to live in a free democracy here in the United States, here in Massachusetts,” he said. “If you don’t want to wear a mask because you don’t like wearing a mask; if you don’t want to social distance because you don’t want to social distance; please think about those families, those moms and dads, those brothers and sisters, those sons and daughters, those who lost their lives fighting for your freedom to put on that mask. Just do it for them. Socially distance for them. Wash your hands for them.” State beaches will be open Monday with restrictions for visitors and managers . There is absolutely no hope that the mask restriction will be lifted in two weeks. See the video here.