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Firefighters Terminated For Criticizing Stolen Valor Politician Release Info to Press

The persons fired for criticizing their city manager in the city of Brevard, North Carolina, claiming that he was engaging in stolen valor, have released documents including a letter from their attorney to the public so they can see what has taken place. Original story broke first by Politics Elections can be seen here.

A petition is being circulated and has now been signed by almost 700 people, far more than had signed when we broke the story yesterday, asking that Carl and Summer, well known as exemplary employees of the Brevard Fire Department, be given their jobs back.

Below is a brief summary letter from Carl and Summer Travis, their termination letters from the Brevard Fire Department, and their letter from their attorney stating that their first amendment rights are being violated with this termination.

SEE LETTERS BELOW:

Letter from Carl and Summer Travis, the fired city employees
Termination letter to Summer Travis from the Brevard Fire Department
Termination letter to Richard Carl Travis from the Brevard Fire Department

Letter from the attorney of Summer and Carl Travis sent to Jim Fatland city manager of Brevard, North Carolina

Updates to come as possible. This story is still developing.