Viewers Want Host Michael Strahan ‘Fired’ Over Disrespectful Veterans Day Pre-Game Show

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Then again, there were others who were wondering why people couldn’t mind their own business because he was standing respectfully. They brought out that it was important to have your hand over your heart for the Pledge of Allegiance but if you stand quietly, that’s perfectly fine for the national anthem.

 

When a flag ceremony is taking place, such as raising or lowering the flag or if it passes by in a parade, there is protocol as to how people should show their respect. If somebody is in uniform, they should salute but if they are the armed forces member not in uniform, they can salute but they don’t have to.

Civilians, however, are responsible for standing at attention and facing the flag with their right hand over their heart. If they are wearing a hat, it should be removed with the right hand and the hat should be held over the heart.

Since Stratum was standing respectfully, that is essentially what he is responsible for doing during the anthem as a civilian. Some viewers, however, were expecting him to have his hand over his heart and they considered what he did disrespectful.

Stratum ended up posting a picture on his Instagram page, saying: “Thank you to all veterans and active service members who courageously risk their lives to protect us every day. Your selfless service is beyond measure.” It was written alongside a picture of his father, who had served for 23 years in the U.S. Army and was a member of the 82nd Airborne Division.

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