Why I don’t watch the NFL — #NFLBOYCOTT
I think these pictures… that I have collected over the years… say more than I ever can about why I’m offended by the National Football League.
And… “yes” I do understand… it is their right… I understand that because we fought for it.
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Over a body bag of a Marine KIA in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan
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Over caskets as our Brave begin their journey home
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Inside our C-130, never alone, with honors…
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We say goodbye inside the C-130…
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Goodbye… unlike what you know. And then back to the fight.
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Goodbye… unlike what you can imagine. And then back to the fight.
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A years worth of our heroic Marines, Sailors and Soldiers Killed In Action, for one single USMC Infantry Regiment… approximately 5,000 of us.
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Going Home…
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A last night together…
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A final touch… carrying a child he’ll never meet or help raise…
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We hail from every corner of the Nation…
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Every race, creed and color… we are all Marines
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Devoted to each other… and our mission…
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Even in death…
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Our pride, discipline and devotion are designed to remind everyone…
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…we are MARINES. Our Flag symbolizes who we are.
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Preparing the Flag that will be presented…
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Honors…
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This Flag, handled with meticulous care…
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Their sacrifice and pain are so enormous… heartbreaking to watch.
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“On behalf of the President of the United States, the Commandant of the Marine Corps…
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and a grateful Nation. Please accept this Flag as a symbol of appreciation…
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…for your loved one’s honorable and faithful service.” Semper Fidelis.