The Space Needle's new flag has Seattleites feeling emotional (PHOTOS)
From France’s flag to a pride flag and one supporting the Seahawks, it seemed as though Seattle’s Space Needle had seen it all.
That is, until this morning, when Mayor Jenny Durkan hoisted a blue #WeGotThisSeattle flag to the top.
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The #COVID_19 crisis will be one of the most challenging and consequential events of our time – but we we are already seeing the best of Seattle: our neighbors stepping up to support their communities.
Together, #WeGotThisSeattle.
(Photo: Ted S. Warren, Associated Press) pic.twitter.com/54q35Yt5k9
— Mayor Jenny Durkan (@MayorJenny) March 26, 2020
The motivational flag has lit a spark in the hearts of Seattleites, and here are a few of our favorite reactions:
Seeing this flag gave me so much hope this morning. Thank you. 💙 #wegotthisseattle
— Terumi Pong (@helloterumi) March 26, 2020
Today a beacon of hope flies above the Space Needle. #MoreThanJustAFlag
— Mikaufoxy 🐶💣🌻 #WashYourHands (@Mikaufoxy) March 26, 2020
Nearly teared up when I looked out my office window today and saw the flag on the @space_needle #WeGotThisSeattle https://t.co/lH14o2MLL6
— Justo Gonzalez (@MuchoJusto) March 26, 2020
It’s hard to see but the Space Needle has a flag that says “We got this Seattle” and not gonna lie it made me cry a little. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/qFUIyv2utX
— S (@theshescott) March 26, 2020