There was a beautiful display of patriotism at Gillette Stadium Sunday
The New England Patriots took a moment during Sunday’s game with the Washington Redskins to honor those who serve in America’s military.
At the end of the first quarter, the Gillette Stadium speakers played “God Bless America.’’ Fans had placards to hold up during the song, which resulted in a sea of red, white, and blue. Above the Patriots sideline, a message on the placards read: “THANK YOU TROOPS.’’
The Patriots paid for this display of patriotism themselves, according to The Boston Globe. The ceremony follows last week’s report that NFL teams have accepted payment from the U.S. Department of Defense for similar acts of patriotism during gameday. The Patriots received $700,000 for such acts, second-highest among NFL teams.
Here’s a panoramic view of the stadium Sunday.
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Fantastic images from Patriots vs. Redskins
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