[Thumper1960]

SOME non-combatants.

Many of us know veterans who faced the armament of an opponent and who are exquisitely cognizant of the sacrifices many have made to preserve, protect and defend this nation and what it stands for.

[redcatcherb412]

SOME non-combatants

You are correct, my omission as I was targeting the NFL Mgt and coaches. But yes, plenty of non combatants are painfully aware as you state. Case in point, the Nurses at 93rd evac hospital May 9 1968 as NVA rockets pounded the hospital compound as they feverishly worked to get their patients under beds.