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Jaguars apologize to local military for anthem demonstration
 [SunHerald] The Jacksonville Jaguars have apologized to local military leaders for demonstrating during the national anthem in London last month.Jaguars President Mark Lamping sent a letter to the director of military affairs and veterans in Jacksonville saying the team was "remiss in not fully comprehending the effect of the national anthem demonstration on foreign soil has had on the men and women who have or continue to serve our country." The letter was forwarded to Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry on Monday and available via his public email. Most of the Jaguars, including owner Shad Khan, locked arms during the anthem on Sept. 24. About a dozen players took a knee during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Wembley Stadium. Similar demonstrations happened across the NFL as players, coaches and executives responded to President Donald Trump's suggestion that teams should punish players making any sort of statements of protests during the national anthem. The Jaguars demonstrated in unity as a team and then stood for "God Save The Queen." "This was an oversight and certainly not intended to send a message that would disparage you, our flag or our nation," Lamping wrote to Bill Spann, director of Jacksonville's military affairs and veterans department. As a Vet and one that isn't in Jacksonville, I still say fuck you all. You acted like spoiled children and pissed on us, on our country and the freedoms we love. Eat a dick and I hope you all go out of business. You ain't worth the blood that has been spilt for you. Posted by: DarthVader 2017-10-18 |
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