What makes the WVU National Anthem so special to me, is that EVERYONE in the crowd sings it. I attend many high school football games, and while the respect is there (hands over hearts and hats off), no one ever sings. At the game Friday night, one lady in front of me hummed it, and got many stares. :) At 11:33 AM 11/6/00 -0500, you wrote: >Since the list is slow. I thought that Michelle and Patti wouldn't mind >another off-topic comment: > >On Saturday afternoon, I was in Morgantown, WV, attending the WVU vs. SU >football game. I really enjoy the WVU marching band. And, although, I'm a >die hard Uni of MD fan, I believe the WVU marching band is one of the best >I've ever seen. IMHO, they are a band that can make the hair on your arms >stand on end. > >When the Pride of West Virginia took the field during the pre-game >ceremonies, they did just that to me. When we stood to sing along with their >spectatular performance of the Star Spangled Banner, my eyes became clouded >with tears. And, as I tried my darnest to concentrate on ole' Glory whipping >in the breeze and clear my eyes, tears streamed down my face. Guess, I'm >officially becoming an Ole' Sentimental Fool. But, it was quite a patriotic >moment for me. > >God Bless America! Long may Ole' Glory wave! And, don't forget to vote. > >Lonny > > >