Are we really doing this?
There’s a ton of social media attention being given to Hall of Famer Michael Strahan, who was seen not putting his hand over his heart on Sunday when the United States national anthem was played on FOX NFL Sunday pregame show at Naval Base San Diego.
This is ridiculous for so many reasons, but the biggest one? Strahan’s late father was Major Gene W. Strahan, Sr., whom the younger Strahan said served 23 years in the army “and was a proud member of the 82nd Airborne Division.”
What’s more: Strahan grew up in Germany on an Army base where his dad was stationed. Per NFL.com: “Michael proudly works with a military nonprofit called Merging Vets and Players, which takes retired veteran military members and connects them with retired athletes to help with their transitions.”
So, can we please stop with this “unpatriotic” stuff? If there’s anyone who respects his country and the armed forces, it’s Strahan.
