When Liam and his friends moved to another spot, the younger boys followed them and continued to make derogatory comments. "When I told them, 'Seriously, stop, this isn't funny,' they laughed it off and resumed their mocking, even when we said we felt uncomfortable." "These kids were calling me 'queen' and mocking me, and murmuring about me and my appearance, and then they were laughing," he recalled. When he and some other gay friends were badgered by a group of younger teens at World's End last week, Liam said he felt only "a little upset, because I know who I am and am happy with that, and so are my friends." However, not everyone would feel that way, which concerns him. More recently, Liam said he feels encouraged by the participation of so many Hingham families and businesses in hanging Pride flags and window clings. When he "came out" during high school, his parents and friends were supportive. (See ordering information below for both.)įor Hingham resident Liam Keliher, a 2020 Hingham High School graduate, there couldn't be a better time to raise awareness than during Pride Month. There is no charge for the Philadelphia flags. "There's plenty of everything left for those who would still like to place an order." "More than 600 people have ordered the Philadelphia Pride flag and window clings, and we've sold 83 of the custom 'H' flags," said Alyssa DeCourcey - who spearheaded the project and is part of the volunteer Hingham Pride Project board. This non-profit works to increase LGBTQ+ visibility in Hingham, to raise funds for organizations that provide community programs and activities for LGBTQ+ youth, and to promote inclusivity among residents of all ages through community activities and education. Hundreds of Hingham families, individuals, and businesses will display the Philadelphia Rainbow Pride Flag or Hingham Pride static window clings throughout June - LGBT Pride Month - in a show of support for Hingham's LGBTQ+ community and the Hingham Pride Project.