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Veterans overlooked in game-day tribute

To the editor: I am a loyal Packers fan, but after Sunday’s pregame performance, I have my doubts. Just before our national anthem, they had a moment of silence for Nelson Mandela. I know he was a great man and did a lot for the equality of South Africa, but there was never a mention of our armed forces and civilians who died on Dec. 7, 1941. To me that was just another slap in the face to all who served this great country. Oh, by the way, when Margaret Thatcher died, nothing was said. As for our veterans, just give them apples and pencils to sell on the street corner. Having served two tours in Vietnam, I think I have earned my right to bitch. Jay Tousey Suring