The Jacksonville Jaguars have apologized to local military leaders for demonstrating during the national anthem in London last month.
Jaguars President Mark Lamping sent a letter to the director of military affairs and veterans in Jacksonville saying the team was "remiss in not fully comprehending the effect of the national anthem demonstration on foreign soil has had on the men and women who have or continue to serve our country." The letter was forwarded to Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry on Monday and available via his public email.
Most of the Jaguars, including owner Shad Khan, locked arms during the anthem on Sept. 24. About a dozen players took a knee during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Wembley Stadium. Similar demonstrations happened across the NFL as players, coaches and executives responded to President Donald Trump's suggestion that teams should punish players making any sort of statements of protests during the national anthem.
The Jaguars demonstrated in unity as a team and then stood for "God Save The Queen."
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It's strange to have the president of an organization, an employee, apologize for actions of a group which includes the owner of the organization. Kneel for our anthem (in another country no less) then stand for God Save The Queen. Lovely. This apology was damage control, nothing more. Maybe the players should move to England and Mr. Khan, the owner, should return to Pakistan.
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DeleteSounds to me, they want it both ways. We want to protest, your sacrifice and the flag. But we want to say we are sorry. Please come watch us. We need the money.
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