by Grant Atkinson at The Western Journal
In recent years, the National Football League has often been criticized for moving to the political left. From players kneeling during the National Anthem to groundskeepers painting “Black Lives Matter” in the back of the end zones, leftism seemed to be taking over the league.
That is what made a patriotic moment on Sunday so uniquely beautiful.
On the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the NFL kicked off its first full Sunday of games for the 2022-23 season. In one of the Week 1 match-ups, the New York Jets hosted the Baltimore Ravens.
Prior to kickoff, NYPD officers Brianna Fernandez performed the national anthem, as is customary at all NFL games. But just a few lines in, Fernandez’s microphone cut out.
Without missing a beat, thousands of fans in attendance began belting the anthem…
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