American Hero...
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I was a kid (11YO) when that happened and I remember seeing it on the TV news...no Sportscenter then!
Very cool
If I had only done the one thing of saving our flag I would consider myself a lucky man.
Without getting too political, it would be nice if someone in our gov't or military could recognize/award Rick Monday for his citzenship & patriotism.
I think they had a ceremony at Dodger Stadium last night...
http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/s...-40-years-ago-042516
The article says Arizona State will wear uniforms today that pay tribute to RM and his 1965 CWS Championship team.
And while this isn't the Gov't or Military, I think that we should let them concentrate on honoring our service members that do what they do for our country and our flag every day.
He has been offered 1,000,000 for the flag.Also turned down offer to display at HOF.He takes the flag around country giving tals/speeches to raise money for different military service org. what a patriot.