We Are All Patriots

9:30am...there's a rumble in the distance.  It gets louder and louder, and soon rows and rows of bikes are flowing past, heading down Rte 1, turning left in front of Gillette Stadium and eventually setting their kickstands right into the grass of the Patriots' playing field.  Was this some kind of hostile takeover, or violent protest?  Not at all.  The Massachusetts chapter of Rolling Thunder had worked with the Patriots to establish a POW/MIA memorial chair.

As it turns out, the Patriots are the first NFL team to honor POW/MIA's with such a chair in their home stadium.  Hopefully, though, other teams will follow suit.

Per the Patriots' owner, Robert Kraft; “We have always felt a special connection with our military and saw this seat dedication as a unique way to recognize and honor those soldiers who served, but never returned home,” said Robert Kraft, chairman and CEO of The Kraft Group, the owners of Gillette Stadium. “We hope the seat will serve as a constant reminder for fans attending games at Gillette Stadium that whomever we’re rooting for, we are all Patriots.”


How cool is that?

Unfortunately, I was not able to attend the ceremony this morning (damn work - always getting in the way!), but Kevin did, and he sent me this pic.

Very cool, and very timely as well, since Sunday is Veteran's Day.

The weather looks to be good this weekend (for a change).  Get out there, fly some flags on the bikes, show support and pride for those that do, and have, risked their lives for us.

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