97-year-old veteran of the Second world war from Missouri to join the protest «bend the knee», which already went beyond the football field.
A photograph of the veteran (and now farmer) John Middlemas tweeted his grandson Brennan yesterday, September 24, but during the day, the photo went viral, retweeted it more than 120 thousand people.
According to Brennan, his grandfather said, «These children have every right to protest.» The same edition of the News-Leader veteran explained that he did it to tell about love.
«I’m trying to say is that you should love everyone. I want to teach has always taught his grandchildren to try to follow the precepts of Jesus,» he added.
Recall, protests with admiration of the tribe began with players of the National football Leaguethat did this during the execution of the state anthem of the United States. Thus, the players protested against racial injustice which, in their opinion, still reigns in America. Later, the players were also joined by major League baseball and famous players.
President Donald trump said that such behavior is disrespectful to national anthem, and for that players should be immediately fired.
My grandpa is a 97 year-old WWII vet & Missouri farmer who wanted to join w/ those who #TakeaKnee: «those kids have every right to protest.» pic.twitter.com/LurCj7SLUB
— Brennan Gilmore (@brennanmgilmore) September 24, 2017
