Egotastic
Today is Memorial Day, the one day a year when we honor the brave folks who shoot people on our behalf. I totally respect our men and women in uniform. It's not easy to fight enemies, do push-ups, and wear only earth tones. If you drive down any suburban street, you'll be greeted by hundreds of Walmart purchased flags. We should be grateful for their service. If the Greatest Generation hadn't killed a bunch of Nazis, we'd all be listening to Kraftwerk and eating bratwurst right now. But what about the holiday itself? Here are some fun facts about Memorial Day.
Another Sports-Related Memorial Day Post (VIDEO)
All weekend long I am sure that many of you have read a thousand stories about professional athletes that have served in the military, many of whom lost their lives in the process. The chief subject among most of them of course was former Arizona Cardinals safety Pat Tillman who turned down big bucks in the NFL to fight for his country after 9/11.
It’s not surprising that Tillman would get so much attention; it is well deserved. Little do most people know, but there is actually a pretty long history of pro and college athletes opting to serve rather their country rather than play a game.
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