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  • Angelo Roncalli
    Bleeds Bulldog Blue
    • Feb 2007
    • 4853
    #1

    OT: Seahawks 12th Man Flag Raising

    The 12th Man flag was raised before yesterday's Seahawks game by Major Scott Smiley. Major Smiley is the Army's first blind active duty officer. He's an assistant professor of Military Science at GU. He yelled a hearty "Go Zags" in his radio interview after hoisting the flag.

    Blind ambition: Officer making a difference at Gonzaga
    http://www.army.mil/article/96320/Blind_ambition__Officer_making_a_difference_at_Gonzaga/
    Capt. Scotty Smiley lost his sight following an explosion in Iraq. He wondered whether he would be able to continue serving his country. Today, as an assistant professor of military science at Gonzaga University, he is showing future leaders how to s...


    Seattle Seahawks
    http://www.seahawks.com/videos-photos/videos/12-Flag-Raiser---Major-Scott-Smiley/a6d4479d-8920-4275-b39d-22b2c1266267
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  • kitzbuel
    Moderator
    • Feb 2007
    • 16766
    #2
    Angelo, thanks so much for posting this. As an Army veteran and a GU ROTC alum this fills me with pride as much as it humbles me. I am so proud that Gonzaga can help break barriers for our Wounded Warriors and show how they continue to lead the best institutions in our country.

    A special thanks to MAJ Smiley for his sacrifice and his commitment. Thanks for letting Gonzaga be the place where you chose to excel in your Army career!
    'I found it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay… small acts of kindness and love.'
    - Gandalf the Grey
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    • LongIslandZagFan
      Moderator
      • Feb 2007
      • 13951
      #3
      Thanks for the post. I hope he can stay a Zag for a long long time. True testament to our men and women in uniform.
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      • GoZags
        Super Moderator
        • Feb 2007
        • 5630
        #4
        This thread and it's message is destined for the HOF.
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        • sittingon50
          Zag for Life
          • Feb 2007
          • 15938
          #5
          Thanks Angelo.
          But we don't play nobody.

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          • seacatfan
            Zag for Life
            • Feb 2014
            • 11740
            #6
            I was at the game yesterday. That was very moving. They honored our military personnel throughout the game. Immediately at the conclusion of the National Anthem a Blackhawk and a Chinook helicopter buzzed over the field, that was pretty cool.

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            • 77Zag
              Zag for Life
              • Aug 2007
              • 1585
              #7
              Originally posted by GoZags View Post
              This thread and it's message is destined for the HOF.
              +1000
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              • gonzagafan62
                Zag for Life
                • Nov 2013
                • 9120
                #8
                This was absolutely great, and I don't even like the seahawks.
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                • Zag 77
                  Zag for Life
                  • Feb 2007
                  • 2640
                  #9
                  Well done, sir !

                  That is a very great way to honor Veterans, especially this week.

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                  • BoZarth
                    Kennel Club Material
                    • Feb 2007
                    • 285
                    #10
                    Wore my Pat Tillman #40 Cardinals jersey to the game. The raising of the flag was pretty emotional. A great moment. Lots of Blue, red and white in the crowd disguised as Giants jerseys.

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