Colin Kaepernick’s Parents Comment on QB’s Decision to Protest National Anthem

December 10, 2016   ·   Mike Chiari   ·   Jump to comments

On Friday, Colin Kaepernick's parents expressed public support for their son's decision to protest during the national anthem.
According to Martenzie Johnson of The Undefeated, Teresa and Rick Kaepernick wrote the following regarding the controversial San Francisco 49ers quarterback:
Colin is carrying a heavy load and following a difficult path that he truly believes in. He is putting his entire future and possibly his life on the line for those beliefs. As his parents, it pains us to read articles and tweets saying that his family does not support him; this could not be further from the truth. We want people to know that we are very proud of our son and admire his strength and courage in kneeling for the rights of others.
The Kaepernicks also addressed Adm. Harry B. Harris, who indirectly criticized their son by saying those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor "never took a knee and never failed to stand whenever they heard our national anthem being played":
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