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While the multimillionaire athletes in the NFL continued their disgraceful national anthem protests last week, students at a Georgia high school took it upon themselves to show the world what real patriotism and unity look like.

Prior to a home match-up Friday against Greater Atlanta Christian School, football players from Fannin County High School rushed onto the field carrying dozens of large American flags.

And although the team wound up losing the game that followed, the inspirational message of patriotism and unity they imparted continues to resonate with many.

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The performance, which was reportedly organized by players, coaches, and parents to pay tribute to veterans and those currently serving in the armed forces, was beautiful, wouldn’t you say? Local district superintendent Michael Gwatney certainly thought so.

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“It was an awesome and unifying moment for the audiences on both sides of our stadium and reminded us that no matter what team we support, we are all Americans,” he said to local station WSB.

Here’s the kicker: According to Gwatney, one of the team’s football players has joined the military. Excellent decision.

Unfortunately, not everyone appreciated this grand gesture by Fannin County High School’s football team. In fact, station WSB’s Facebook page was littered with negative comments from racial grievance mongers desperate to besmirch this moment of unity.

“(T)he protests were never about the flag !!” barked one very angry Facebook user. “A lot of Whites figure if they keep the conversation about the flag & the anthem ; THEY WON’T HAVE TO DISCUSS THE REAL PROBLEM !!!”

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Many Americans, including the NFL’s multimillionaires, have forgotten how lucky they are to live in the freest nation on Earth. However, the patriotic boys at Fannin County High School certainly haven’t.

H/T TheBlaze

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