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This is my son's wonderful young woman. (UCF is University of Central Florida, in Orlando. She discovered this early this morning going from my son's place to her parents. She asked her Dad, a retired Marine, to help.)
http://knightnews.com/2018/12/ucf-area-swastika-graffiti-covered-up-by-neighbors-on-christmas-day/
A UCF grad discovered swastikas painted on buildings and signs around UCF Christmas morning and acted to cover up the hateful messages as quickly as she could so the hateful symbols wouldnt ruin everyones day, her father told Knight News.
Chuck Peabody, and his UCF alum daughter, Mary Peabody, said they wanted to stop neighbors from waking up and seeing a hateful message on Christmas morning
That desire launched the father and daughter team into sending a message of love instead via a lengthy project of covering them up with Christmas wrapping paper and a counter message, Chuck Peabody said.
The counter message?
Love is stronger than hate! Chuck Peabody said.
After Knight News asked Chuck Peabody if he had any photos, he shared several with Knight News. They are posted on the @UCFKnightNews Instagram.
His daughter, Mary Peadbody told Knight News: Christmas is a time we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. He is the best example we all have for peace and love. Hate is never right, but especially during the celebration of His birth. I hope we can all help turn the hate message around.
The swastikas appeared on buildings including a fraternity house south of the University and Alafaya Trail intersection, on Solon Ave, according to WFTV.
Orange County deputies would only say this is considered criminal mischief and that the case is under investigation, according to WFTV.
Stonepounder
(4,033 posts)Great story. You certainly raised a wonderful son who knows what to look for in a young woman!
Kudos to all.
mcar
(42,210 posts)That they not fall in love with a stupid person.
I'm delighted they both adhered to my request!
LittleGirl
(8,261 posts)the synagogue and Jewish museum have to have armed guards and when we went on our walk yesterday, they were both guarded.
I live in Basel Switzerland.
This is disturbing to me because we live across the street from them.
mcar
(42,210 posts)Seems humans haven't learned a damn thing.
LittleGirl
(8,261 posts)scary sad. ugh.
Cha
(295,929 posts)wonderful person your son has for a girlfriend and her Dad!
Love is Stronger than hate and we must all do everything we can to spread those words!
mcar
(42,210 posts)but she couldn't. So she went home and got her dad to help. A lovely and sweet woman!
Cha
(295,929 posts)if I ever encountered it.
brer cat
(24,402 posts)She is a wonderful young woman. Thanks for sharing, mcar.