Voters Wear Patriotic Colors, Clothes and Pins at the Polls

Campaign signs and cars were plentiful throughout the day in the parking lot at the Robert L. Gilder Elections Service Center on Falkenburg Road in Greater Brandon, where among the voters casting their ballots was patriotically dressed Kevin Belanger.

He sported a white shirt with a patriotic tie, showcasing the American flag, the American Eagle and a pin in remembrance of the 9/11 terroist attacks on the World Trade Center Twin Towers.

"I wear the tie probably two to three times a month," Belanger said. "I've been military and government civilian for 30 years now."

That he wore the tie on Election Day, Nov. 6, is by design, he said.

"What better day to wear it?" he said, noting as well his reasons for taking time to cast his ballot.

"We all have a responsibility to the country and I have issues against total handouts," Belanger said. "Everything should be earned. When I vote, I vote with my heart and to ensure that we don't expect anything for free. You can't take stuff for granted."