BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn — Waving outside the Blount County Justice Center, you will find the American Flag. A common thing for many people who pass by, but some days you will find more than one. Including one in the hands of Patrick Barlow from Blount County.
Barlow served in the Air Force National Guard for over 20 years. Since the day after Blount County Deputy Justin Mowery died in the line of duty, a few hours a day, Patrick is outside the justice center, standing with an American Flag.
“These people (law enforcement) are out here every day, every night, good weather, bad weather, watching over us, making sure things are okay, and I just want them to know that we respect that and appreciate it,” Barlow said…