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JohnnyDrama
08-22-2016, 18:45
http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/olympics/us-pole-vaulter-stops-mid-stride-to-stand-at-attention-for-national-anthem/ar-BBvUksi?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartandhp

As well he should have. If you think this is news read the comments below the article. I wonder how many in the audience stopped to pay respects.

Civics isn't taught in school these days. It's an uphill battle to get my 9 y.o. daughter to be polite let alone respectful in many circumstances. I doubt many children her age can recite the pledge of allegiance.

Just a rant. Reminded me of when I chaperoned a field trip to the Memorial Day Parade and several of the marchers came up to me and shook my hand. The children looked at me like I was a celebrity. People act like service and respect are anomalies these days.

vossman
08-22-2016, 20:53
That was cool.

Bailey Guns
08-22-2016, 21:40
Nice work, Lt. Good for you.

Did anyone else think he looked confused...like he couldn't tell which way to turn to face the flag? Just curious.

TEAMRICO
08-22-2016, 21:42
My son sees a Nam vet like his grandpa and says to them "Welcome Home".

HoneyBadger
08-22-2016, 22:41
Nice work, Lt. Good for you.

Did anyone else think he looked confused...like he couldn't tell which way to turn to face the flag? Just curious.
I think he panicked because he didn't know which direction to face, just like when reveille or retreat plays on a base/post you're not familiar with and you don't know where the flagpole is. [ROFL1]

Bailey Guns
08-23-2016, 06:48
^^^ Yep! I remember doing that a time or two.

StagLefty
08-23-2016, 07:39
Nice work, Lt. Good for you.

Did anyone else think he looked confused...like he couldn't tell which way to turn to face the flag? Just curious.

I read that he was confused in that huge noisy arena where the flag actually was.

RblDiver
08-23-2016, 11:21
Yup, shared the tweet with that vid over in Cool & Amazing Videos thread. Was good to see!