The power of a pro sports team to inspire was on display Friday morning in Coronado, as thousands gathered at Naval Base San Diego to cheer their Chargers through what amounted to a lot of standing around. For military families, injured soldiers, officers and gentlemen, Friday’s visit by the Chargers served as an opportunity to get close to their sports heroes. It also gave the Chargers the opportunity to get close to our country’s heroes.
The crowd was already well assembled on base at 10am, an hour before the team would arrive from their practice facility. With barbeque grilling and $1 beers flowing, it was a festive atmosphere, and I had to wonder if the people knew what they were waiting to see. A walk-through lives up to its name for the most part, although it could be more accurately be called a stand-around. There’s no action, no sweat, no fun. An NFL walk-through can be easily overlooked, unless you’re a member of the walking wounded.
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