Salute to the Troops

I wanted to take the time on Veteran's Day to give my personal salute to the men and women who protect our country. While many people talk about the "battles" that professional athletes face on game day, nothing compares to the actual battles that our veterans and the current troops face in the military. One day to honor them just doesn't seem like enough.

My father served in the Navy so I am aware of what our troops do and what they mean to this country. I will forever be thankful to these men and women.

Keep up the great work and get home safe!

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• RICKY33 said November 10, 2009

  DONOVAN YOU ALWAYS SAY THE BEST THINGS ABOUT YOUR MOM AND DAD
  IT IS ESPECIALLY GOOD TO SEE YOU REMEMBER OUR VETERANS OF YESTERDAY TODAY
  AND ALL OVER THW WORLD
  THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A WARM HUMAN BEING
  I TRULY ADMIRE YOU ON AND OFF THE FIELD
  HERE'S TO YOU GETTING THAT SUPER BOWL WIN YOU WANT AND DESERVE

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• awestthebest said November 10, 2009

  nice comments don.. nice comments... WHAT HAPPEND ON SUNDAY NIGHT!!!????

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  • kristinmasyn replied November 10, 2009

    LOL
• calieagle99 said November 10, 2009

  Agree 100% BIG 5! Everyday people take for granted what these men and women do. I know there are alot of brave soldiers who are also Eagle fans, and i'm sure they as I would love for you to get us that ring! Let's lock it down and finish this season the right way.
  
  Go Birds!
  Most importantly Go Troops! Thanks for what you do.

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• DMSUPER5 said November 10, 2009

  alright

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• MoonDogLeft said November 10, 2009

  I'm a life-long Cowboys fan but I've always respected you. As a Navy veteran myself, I appreciate you taking the time to salute those who have served this nation.
  
  Please express my gratitude to your father for his service. Anchors Aweigh!

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  • kristinmasyn replied November 10, 2009

    glad you respect the D-MAN because Homo didnt take his time to thank the troops! GO EAGLES, we shall redeem on January 3rd baby!
• hockeygoddess said November 11, 2009

  I wanted to post a thank you article to the veterans, but you beat me to it. So, thank you to all the veterans and thank you Donovan for being such a classy person.

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• Philadelphia87 said November 11, 2009

  Thanks to the troops and your dad. I agree with awestthebest, what happened on Sunday night?? Donovan your time in Philadelphia is running short, you had enough chances. The team is going for the youth movement. If you continue to throw the ball in the dirt every week, they will probably trade you next season. Then we can all see the Kolb era begin. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

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  • funkediva replied November 11, 2009

    lol Philadelphia87 lol I can wait to see the Kolb era. Glad you are not in a position to determine the future of the team lol
• funkediva said November 11, 2009

  Great post Donovan.

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• funkediva said November 11, 2009

  Great post Donovan.

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• Touchdown123 said November 11, 2009

  i'm a huge donovan fan, and i cant wait for the kolb era at the same time

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• jmcole1105 said November 11, 2009

  How refreshing to find an athlete thoughtful and considerate. Mack, I just want you to know that you are an inspiration to others.....I watched Sunday's game, and I must admit it had a very weird tone to it from kickoff to the end of the 4th. However, as a fan, I would like to offer you some motivation to carry with you throughout the 2nd half of the season: "And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perserverance; And perserverance produces character, character produces hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us."- Romans 5:1-5

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• BigBK1975 said November 13, 2009

  The Kolb era, are you kidding me? Whomever wants to see Kolb over #5 clearly knows nothing about football ! Stay healthy D-Mac and find a way to get the ball to DeSean AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, that little man can run !

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• pekaboo said November 18, 2009

  I adore u and I think you are awesome. They NFL broadcasters can place Mannings and Favre on a pedestal week after week even when they dont deserve to be. I want u and Vick to get a championship ring for the team to show the NFL how its suppose to be done. Then see what the media have to say then.

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• McNabbulous5 said November 23, 2009

  Nice post donovan. Keep up the good work.

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• MattYoukilis said November 25, 2009

  Happy birthday!
  誕生日おめでとう！

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• HeartofBosh said November 25, 2009

  Happy birthday, Dono!

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• ymwilliams said November 25, 2009

  Happy Birthday Donovan! Just want you to know you are my absolute FAVORITE player. I may work at a mainly Chiefs bar, but I wear my #5 jersey and McNabb earrings every Sunday! Have an awesome day with your family. Yolanda loves you!!!!!!

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