NFL Cowboys owner Jerry Jones went into the locker room before the Cowboys vs. Giants game on 9/11 with a strong message for his team.

In the locker room, Jones huddled the NFL players together and gave a passionate speech to the group.

“Regardless… of your personal opinions, this is a sacred day that we recognize the sacrifice and pain that so many have endured. When the National Anthem is played by a lone trumpet player in a few minutes you WILL stand and you WILL put your hand over your hearts.” Jones said.

Jerry waited a second and made eye contact with several players to make sure his words had sunk in. He knew he had their undivided attention and proceeded.

“You gentlemen are world class athletes, but you are also actors. You perform on a stage that is 100 yards long. Today, you play the role of a patriotic super hero. You will play this role well because you know that millions of children will be watching and looking at your example.”

Then his inner fire started to shine through as he said quietly “but most of all I want you to remember, you are the actors, but this is MY stage and you will play the role I tell you to.”

Yes, I worked for a large corporation and we had rules of ETHICS which stipulated the rules of conduct when you represented the company.

 Thanks, again, Mr. Jones.

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