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Last updated on Wednesday, October 22, 2014
(GREENFIELD) - A Korean war veteran in Greenfield says his flagpole stands for freedom. His homeowners association says the flagpole breaks the rules.
WTHR reports that the dispute stems from American and Missing In Action flags in Robert and Judy Willits' front yard.
The couple moved to the Fieldstone neighborhood last Christmas. This summer they installed the flagpole.
Robert Willits says the flag means everything to him - "We fought for that flag."
Both Robert and his brother, Lester, served in the Korean War. Robert was injured. Lester never came home.
Last month, the Fieldstone Homeowners Association sent a letter to the couple saying they were in violation of the covenants and restrictions of the neighborhood.
The association offered to fly the MIA flag from the community flagpole and said Willits could hang the American flag from a bracket above the garage. The other option: keep the flag where it is and pay a $500 fine to cover legal fees.
Robert Willits says he won't pay the fine, and the flags are staying put.
A group of Hoosier veterans demonstrated around the flagpole Monday afternoon in support of the Willits family and their flags.
The homeowners association says they are still deciding what to do next if the Willits refuse to pay or take it down.
Both sides have hired attorneys.
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