And a Republican Party leader also voiced his sympathy for what the family went through. The Democratic Party of Waukesha County promised to deliver a new pride flag, along with a replacement political sign. Thelen said the sheriff's department delivered a new American flag the next day, courtesy of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The car reportedly sped off after spotting her. When she ran outside and saw the burning sign and flags, she also noticed a car parked nearby with its lights off. 'I thought I was just lonely and alone in this, but I've been getting good messages,' Thelen said in a Facebook message Wednesday, three days after a Wisconsinites for Biden, an LGBTQ pride flag and an American flag were burned at their Genesee Road home near Green Country Road.Īccording to the family, Thelen's niece noticed something burning in the front yard at about 9:30 p.m. On the other hand, the supportive response from state and local officials, as well as neighbors, gave Robert Thelen, and his father Michael Neuberger, a reason to smile as well, even if the suspected underlying motive continues to bother them. WAUKESHA - For a local family, a sign-and-flag-burning incident at their village home certainly provided reason enough for angst, drawn out by their feeling the vandalism was generated by hate and politics.