DID THE USA NATIONAL TEAM DISRESPECT A WWII VETERAN?
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An account representing U.S. Soccer teams denies that the video shows any players disrespecting World War II veteran Pete DuPré and posted a video of players, including Megan Rapinoe, greeting him and signing a ball. Contrary to the widespread interpretation of the video, the spokesperson claims these players were looking at a different flag elsewhere in the stadium.
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Several members of the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) turned away from the flag as a 98-year-old WWII veteran played the national anthem.
The incident occurred Monday, just before the USWNT took-on Mexico in their final tune-up before the Tokyo Olympics. . . .
The veteran playing the harmonica is Pete DuPré, who has gained national notoriety playing the anthem at sporting events all over the country. The USWNT protest on Monday was not the first time U.S. athletes have snubbed the flag while qualifying for the Olympics. In late June, hammer thrower Gwen Berry also turned away from the flag during the playing of the national anthem.
Monday’s incident sparked intense backlash on Twitter.
The U.S. Women’s National Team defeated Mexico 4-0.
Do you think the USA team did that purposely? Or was it just an accident? Let us know your thoughts and prayers for America in the comments below!
(Excerpt from BreitBart. Article written by Dylan Gwinn. Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)
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No, it was not an accident, it was rude, and shameful! To disrespect the flag, and a 98 year old man, is inexcusable! Many men and women have died for this country, the country that gives these athletes the right to act like they did! They need to get down on their knees and thank Almighty God, who allowed them to be born in the greatest country in the world!
God bless you, Pete Dupre’. Thank God for men like you, Mr. Dupre’ and Thank You!
This was no accident. Any proud citizen who loves and represents their country would be standing in solidarity with their teammates at any event. If they are showing respect to their country, there would be common ground in patriotism. Even when people disagree on other things, for the sake of respect for one’s homeland there would be a mutual respect for the flag. (In any country)
I love America more than ever. 🇺🇸
But I thank God in Christ He has prepared for me a better country that cannot be destroyed.
“But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.”
— Hebrews 11:16 (KJV)