Blind 92-Year-Old Iwo Jima Veteran Attacked After Confronting Thugs Vandalizing Flag At His Home

Rather than being treated like the American Hero he is, 92-year-old blind World War II veteran Howard Banks was attacked for defending the U.S. flag on his property.

Police are on the hunt for the unpatriotic thugs.

CBS News reports:

World War II veteran Howard Banks is legally blind, but his memory is sharp at age 92.

A day before his birthday on July 11, the veteran said he heard someone outside his home pulling down his American flag from its pole, so he went outside to investigate.

“I walked out, hanging onto the railing and stepped down. That must’ve startled them,” said Banks.

Banks was determined to protect his flag after someone shredded his previous American flag and ripped up his Marine flag about a year ago.

Police are seeking information on who pushed down an elderly veteran as he was protecting his American flag that’s been targeted before.

“They could see me. I couldn’t see them,” said Banks. “I turned and looked in the other direction, and about then – ‘wham!’ They knocked me down.”

The person trying to take the flag down ran off while neighbors rushed in to help Banks.

Banks has numerous bumps and bruises and he said he even twisted his knee. “On this forearm, it’s kind of sore and rough,” he said. “Both of them. I’ve still got soreness here, but I’m durable. I can take it. The veteran said that he would like to decide the judgment if the suspects were caught, “If there’s any way to catch them and was able to do so, I’d like to whoop them good with my crutch.”

Banks said that it is his life’s mission, “to honor veterans who sacrifice and serve.”

“I think we all had that same feeling, that that flag was our identity. We were Americans, The fact that I’m getting older, and the less I can do, at least I can still do that.”

Is there any doubt that the coward who attacks a 92 year old blind veteran and tears down his flag is a leftist snowflake? None! This is what the left's hatred for our country has become. This hero is what made America great. Mr. Banks sir, I sincerely thank you for your service to our country. Please know that true Americans send you well wishes and hope the thugs are brought to justice.