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Crowd Comes Out To ‘Back The Blue’ In Southampton Village

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The Back the Blue rally in Southampton Village began with brief remarks and a blessing. KITTY MERRILL

The Back the Blue rally in Southampton Village began with brief remarks and a blessing. KITTY MERRILL

Numerous motocycle clubs turned out for the rally. KITTYMERRILL

Numerous motocycle clubs turned out for the rally. KITTYMERRILL

Black and blue flags were carried during the Back the Blue rally in Southampton Village Saturday. KITTYMERRILL

Black and blue flags were carried during the Back the Blue rally in Southampton Village Saturday. KITTYMERRILL

Debbie Guerin of Sag Harbor showed support for law enforcement and president Donald Trump. KITTY MERRILL

Debbie Guerin of Sag Harbor showed support for law enforcement and president Donald Trump. KITTY MERRILL

T-shirts inscribed with supportive messages were worn by many marchers. KITTY MERRILL

T-shirts inscribed with supportive messages were worn by many marchers. KITTY MERRILL

Three local children display support for police. KITTY MERRILL

Three local children display support for police. KITTY MERRILL

Some marchers brought pets, including a flag-bedecked pig, to the rally. KITTY MERRILL

Some marchers brought pets, including a flag-bedecked pig, to the rally. KITTY MERRILL

Bob Grisnik hailed marchers as they passed Southrifty Drug on Jagger Lane. KITTY MERRILL

Bob Grisnik hailed marchers as they passed Southrifty Drug on Jagger Lane. KITTY MERRILL

A “Back the Blue

A “Back the Blue" rally in Southampton Village Saturday morning saw hundreds of supporters gather to celebrate police and the military. DANA SHAW

A “Back the Blue

A “Back the Blue" rally in Southampton Village Saturday morning saw hundreds of supporters gather to celebrate police and the military. DANA SHAW

A “Back the Blue

A “Back the Blue" rally in Southampton Village Saturday morning saw hundreds of supporters gather to celebrate police and the military. DANA SHAW

A “Back the Blue

A “Back the Blue" rally in Southampton Village Saturday morning saw hundreds of supporters gather to celebrate police and the military. DANA SHAW

A “Back the Blue

A “Back the Blue" rally in Southampton Village Saturday morning saw hundreds of supporters gather to celebrate police and the military. DANA SHAW

A “Back the Blue

A “Back the Blue" rally in Southampton Village Saturday morning saw hundreds of supporters gather to celebrate police and the military. DANA SHAW

A “Back the Blue

A “Back the Blue" rally in Southampton Village Saturday morning saw hundreds of supporters gather to celebrate police and the military. DANA SHAW

A “Back the Blue

A “Back the Blue" rally in Southampton Village Saturday morning saw hundreds of supporters gather to celebrate police and the military. DANA SHAW

A “Back the Blue

A “Back the Blue" rally in Southampton Village Saturday morning saw hundreds of supporters gather to celebrate police and the military. DANA SHAW

Ken Oliver of Southampton organized the event. DANA SHAW

Ken Oliver of Southampton organized the event. DANA SHAW

Kitty Merrill on Sep 5, 2020
A “Back the Blue” rally in Southampton Village Saturday morning saw hundreds of supporters gather to celebrate police and the military. Organizer Ken Oliver reported as many as 1,500 in... more

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