Cheering for the Home Team
by Cynthia Odom
As the NFL teams gear up for Sunday’s big Super Bowl game, and the fan frenzy begins, we will be cheering for our favorite team – the U.S. Armed Forces.
The sights and sounds of the event are reminders of the true American heroes – the Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine and Guardsman and their families:
- The sound of the National Anthem followed by the traditional fighter jet flyover. The players and coaches in this video describe the emotions they feel when experiencing an exciting pregame flyby.
- Live feeds from our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan as they gather together to watch the game (view U.S. Soldiers watching Super Bowl XLIII).
So as you enjoy the game with family and friends, take a moment to remember the service members and their families who sacrifice so much on our behalf.
Praise God for the real champions – our troops and their families!
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The NFL has the following events planned for service members and their families:
- Thursday, Feb. 4 at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.: Children of military members from Homestead Air Reserve Base will enjoy special youth football clinics at NFL Game Day Fan Plaza, the NFL’s festival area adjacent to Dolphin Stadium.
- Friday, Feb. 5: Service members will be special attendees at the Media Center for the NFL Man of the Year and Commissioner’s press conference.
“Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.”
John 15:13 (NIV)
