A patriotic family has responded after a poison pen letter writer called their VE Day union flags tastelessly and disgusting.
Mark and Nicola Slater, a few days back, got an anonymous letter post the couple decorated their entrance and terrace of their homes located in Lawley, Shropshire. The couple hung bunting as well as flags to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War.
The letter said that the flags are oversized, disgusting and tasteless and they are ruining the appeal of the area. The couple revealed that they were truly shocked after receiving the letter a day prior to the VE Day. They posted the picture on social media explaining the entire story.
The letter read that many residents have raised concerns with regards to the flags’ offensive nature.
And if they wanted to express themselves, the couple should have done it in a more discreet manner, which does not make the eyes sore and bring down the area. It further read that residents have made a formal complaint to the local council, and they will be taking things further.
However, the residents showed their support to the couple by decking up their own homes to mark the historic day.
Nicola (50), who is a travel company owner, said that her husband is very patriotic and he gets dressed up on Saint George’s Day and put red roses and flags with his mates.
They used to live in Birmingham, and the couple carried the tradition in Lawley after moving seven years ago. She added that the family puts up flags even during the World Cup.
Nicola said that on Thursday, when she returned home from work, her husband showed the letter. And both of them were truly stunned that someone could actually write something like that. She said that it is not someone who knows them but lives nearby.
The 50-year old woman added that it was extremely offensive to her family and the beliefs. Mark also seemed very upset, as he thought flags and bunting could be a way to cheer people up on Saint George’s Day.
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