Chaplain Dave Jackson of Cooperstown American Legion Post 579 opened with a prayer, followed by comments from Legion Commander Mike Boyson and American Legion Auxiliary President Jeannie Turner. The full text of Monday’s ceremony is as follows:…
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FIRST IN THE NATION, PERHAPS COOPERTOWN’S VETS BAN NFL GAMES AT POST Respect Anthem, Letter To Teams Owners, NFL Advises By JIM KEVLIN • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com COOPERSTOWN – Until the NFL and team owners prevent players from “taking a knee” during the National Anthem, pro football will not be shown in the Cooperstown Vets Club on Main Street, Commander John Famulare said this afternoon. The decision was made unanimously, 8-0, when the club’s directors were polled at their latest…