I’ll preface this by saying I am a sports fan, not as fanatical as in my youth, but as entertainment, I am there. That being said I got a really good feeling from this story about how the Dallas Cowboys are trying to do their part in the healing process from last month’s tragic shootings of police officer’s. It was wonderful to see the players walking arm-in-arm with each other and family members of the slain officers. This shows there is hope, and it has to start somewhere, and sports is no better place.
Dallas owner Jerry Jones gave his usual camp-opening speech to fans in stands next to the adjoining fields. Then he went into the locker room along with other dignitaries before emerging in the first line of the first wave, which included Witten. Romo was in the second group, and Bryant the last.
“The special thing about our game is that it can bring a community together,” Witten said. “It can lift you up when you’re down. Today was all about that. We just wanted to honor them, just show support and a tribute to them.”
It’s a wonderful thing to see people stand up for the right reason, and not follow a political narrative spun by a politician. Yes, Mr. President Obama, I do mean you, since that’s not who we are.
What do you think?