The Great Smoky Mountain Journal
Source: Fox News
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 02:31 PM
Tennessee State Guard Volunteer Sergeant Counseled After Joking On Facebook About RUnning Over Antifa Members
Casey Gillespie allegedly posted the remarks during a conversation with another individual about the anti-government group’s Jan. 3 gathering in downtown Nashville, the Tennessean reported, citing screenshots posted by Nashville Antifa.
The anti-fascist organization was reportedly distributing food and clothing at the event.
“Antifa in downtown Nashville on Capital Blvd.,” Gillespie wrote. “Theres not many of them. Stay Safe!”
Another Facebook user replied, “Man I wish
I could drive my deuce and a half LOL,” referring to a heavy military
truck. “I wouldn’t be counter protesting I’ll be looking for blocked
streets LOL.”
Gillespie then remarked, “[t]hat deuce could drive on through!”
The Tennessee Department of Military confirmed that Gillespie was still
a volunteer sergeant, but he has been reprimanded for violating social
media guidelines, the Tennessean reported.
“It’s completely unacceptable, and it’s not reflective of the
organization or the Tennessee Department of Military as a whole,” Randy
Harris, director of joint public affairs for the Tennessee Department of
Military, told the newspaper.
Harris added that Gillespie has been "counseled" and "disciplined" for
his post.