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David C. Bailey: Skipping national anthem is disrespectful to veterans, nation

Recently, I attend my first Turlock High School sports function since moving to Turlock. I was very disappointed to find they do not play the national anthem at their events. I think this is a disservice to community and country as well as disrespectful to all veterans. It also is taking away from teaching our youth.

David C. Bailey, Turlock

This story was originally published November 7, 2016 at 1:28 PM with the headline "David C. Bailey: Skipping national anthem is disrespectful to veterans, nation."

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