Country music singer John Rich, known for his hit duo “Big and Rich,” has stepped up to show his support for a group of fraternity brothers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The brothers were recently caught on camera protecting an American flag from being desecrated during a campus protest on Tuesday.
In the footage, the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity brothers can be seen forming a human shield around the flag, despite being targeted by a group of pro-Palestinian protesters hurling insults and objects. Rich was quick to praise their efforts, taking to social media to offer a free concert for their “celebration of freedom” party.
The frat brothers took care of the flag at UNC!
Good job guys! pic.twitter.com/PWTqhcjAWG
— The Silent Majority (@siIentmajority) May 1, 2024
In a show of solidarity, conservative radio host Dan Bongino and activist Scott Presler joined in, suggesting a live broadcast from the fraternity house and a voter registration table at the potential event.
Rich was determined to make it happen, reaching out to the fraternity brothers and ultimately succeeding in contacting them. He announced his plans for a massive party to celebrate the flag and those who defend it, aptly named #Flagstock, which quickly gained attention on social media.
For the boys who protected the American flag at UNC, I’d like to offer a free concert for their celebration of freedom party👍(anybody know how to find these young men?)Maybe we could talk @dbongino into doing a live broadcast from their frat house? Cmon Dan, live a little🤣…
— John Rich🇺🇸 (@johnrich) May 1, 2024
The fraternity brothers have also received significant support from the community, with a GoFundMe campaign to throw them a “rager” raising over $500,000 in just a few hours. This outpouring of support shows the widespread respect and love Americans have for their flag and the brave individuals who stand up for it.
The incident at UNC Chapel Hill is just the latest in a string of protests across the country, sparked by students demanding their universities divest from companies with ties to Israel. These protests come in the aftermath of a deadly attack by Hamas on southern Israel last year, causing widespread damage and loss of life.
The fraternity brothers’ actions, along with Rich’s gesture, serve as a reminder that the American flag represents so much more than just a piece of fabric. It symbolizes the ideals and sacrifices of our nation, and it is a truly powerful and unifying symbol.
I’ve made contact with the Patriots at UNC! Working on a date to have a massive event to celebrate our flag and those who love her. I’ll keep ya’ll posted! Let’s call it #Flagstock 🇺🇸 Can you make Flagstock trend? LESSGO!
— John Rich🇺🇸 (@johnrich) May 2, 2024
As Rep. Dan Bishop, a North Carolina Republican, stated on social media, he will be attending the #Flagstock event and showing his support for these brave fraternity brothers. It is refreshing to see that, despite the divisive political climate, there are still individuals and communities who come together to defend the flag and what it stands for.
Kudos to John Rich and the fraternity brothers for their unwavering patriotism and for standing up for what they believe in.
