This gave me chills

Sukerkin

Have the courage to speak softly
MT Mentor
Lifetime Supporting Member
MTS Alumni
Joined
Sep 15, 2006
Messages
15,325
Reaction score
493
Location
Staffordshire, England
Tho' for various reasons of history I have ever had quiet doubts about the nationalism inherent in singing the Anthem at sports events witnessing that was a very affirmatory and very human thing. I am here in England trying to eat my lunch past the lump in my throat as fellow feeling wells up within me for all those injured and lost in a senseless terrorist attack.
 
OP
granfire

granfire

Sr. Grandmaster
Joined
Dec 8, 2007
Messages
16,017
Reaction score
1,626
Location
In Pain
Well, being German, where flag waving and anthem singing is somewhat suspect.....:)

But the anthem singing should not be a spectator sport IMHO. And as much as it is performed, everybody ought to know the words. :D

But I think it would have been equally chilling if they had sung 'Old Lang Syne' as a crowd.
 

ballen0351

Sr. Grandmaster
Joined
Dec 25, 2010
Messages
10,480
Reaction score
1,246
Lots of nice tributes this week. They played Sweet Caroline at several base ball games. Thats kinda the rec Sox theme song they play during the 8th inning ever home game. Even the Yankees did it.
 

Carol

Crazy like a...
MT Mentor
Lifetime Supporting Member
MTS Alumni
Joined
Jan 16, 2006
Messages
20,311
Reaction score
541
Location
NH
Boston Strong :)
 
Top