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Giving Respect Where Respect is Due

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by dandorotik, Mar 28, 2015.

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  1. dandorotik

    dandorotik Member

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    From the Rockets Facebook page:

    Kevin McHale, James Harden & Dwight Howard lay a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier.

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    #1 dandorotik, Mar 28, 2015
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  2. mkahanek

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    What? When? My respect for these guys just went up a notch
     
    #2 mkahanek, Mar 28, 2015
  3. Classic

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    The Rockets are all class.
     
    #3 Classic, Mar 28, 2015
  4. RedRedemption

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    Classy! :D
     
    #4 RedRedemption, Mar 28, 2015
  5. jayhow92

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    Actual 5-star thread. Respect.
     
    #5 jayhow92, Mar 28, 2015
  6. RockingRox

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    They are visiting the DoD.

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA">@NBA</a>'s <a href="https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets">@HoustonRockets</a> arrive at the Pentagon. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CommittmentToService?src=hash">#CommittmentToService</a> <a href="https://t.co/Y4fQXRqccR">https://t.co/Y4fQXRqccR</a></p>&mdash; U.S. Dept of Defense (@DeptofDefense) <a href="https://twitter.com/DeptofDefense/status/581922815118557184">March 28, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

    Getting some advice on defense?
     
    #6 RockingRox, Mar 28, 2015
  7. dandorotik

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    You know, at first I thought that was tacky- but actually, that's pretty funny, man. Props.
     
    #7 dandorotik, Mar 28, 2015
  8. HRox832

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    All class. Love it!
     
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  9. Buzzlite

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    This is awesome! Even the many Rockets haters out there have to respect this...Bravo!
     
    #9 Buzzlite, Mar 28, 2015
  10. CometsWin

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    Pretty sobering for them I bet. Awesome.
     
    #10 CometsWin, Mar 28, 2015
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    I know I'm going to get shot down for this but posting pics of them paying their respects just feels like a PR exercise. Credit for Harden, Howard and McHale for doing it but it would mean that much more if they did it without any fanfare or have it publicized via the media. By the way, I'm sure the trio didn't do it for attention and were obviously genuine about it.
     
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    That's great they did that.

    I've visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It is an extremely sobering, solemn place and the guards and their traditions that honor our unknown fallen are just so extraordinary to witness. If you ever get to Arlington, it's something not to be missed.
     
    #12 TheresTheDagger, Mar 28, 2015
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    I'm anxiously waiting for their visit to Obama when they give the prez Ariza's jersey!
     
    #13 xiki, Mar 28, 2015
  14. RoxBeliever

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    It's a team-bonding activity. And a way to give respect to the fighting men and women.

    For the playoff run, I'm sure it provides a powerful visual lesson on the value of sacrifice, dedication, discipline, teamwork, and having a goal worth fighting for.
     
    #14 RoxBeliever, Mar 28, 2015
  15. bluffkin

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    A lot of respect to these guys.
     
    #15 bluffkin, Mar 28, 2015
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    doesn't the President get the number 44 jersey?
     
    #16 vstexas09, Mar 28, 2015
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    What??? Noooooo we're supposed to be villains! Wtf McHale..........lol jk very cool stuff
     
    #17 Zbed, Mar 28, 2015
  18. Carl Herrera

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    DMo got snubbed. :(
     
    #18 Carl Herrera, Mar 28, 2015
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    Makes my day.

    I get so sick of so called "fans" on here always b****ing and moaning about our team, McHale, and DM and anything else they can think of.

    Seeing that picture, makes it worthwhile to wade through all the crap posted on here.

    My sincere thanks.
     
    #19 meadowlark, Mar 28, 2015
  20. dandorotik

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    I'm sure they do a lot of things that don't get publicized (e.g. visiting the Walter Reed hospital, etc.). At the same time, they are role models, whether they like it or not, and considering all the bad **** we hear about athletes (Ray Rice, etc.), I'm 100% for them publicizing it. Cynicism is not always your friend. :grin:
     
    #20 dandorotik, Mar 28, 2015
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