one courageous navy vet enough disrespectful nfl players kneel national anthem although would great honor vet receive award put stand defend flag recognize service good disable navy veteran say decline accept award new orleans saint game due controversy players protest national anthem.the saint organization go honor retire cmdr john well executive director military veterans advocacy people health champion award last week game new orleans accord advocate.on wednesday tell organization unable accept award mercedes-benz superdome anthem protest saint players see kneel anthem continue national anthem although touch honor select award ongoing controversy nfl players disrespect national flag force decline participate presentation well say unable good conscience enter nfl stadium discourtesy prevail since award taint dishonorable action nfl players accept well serve navy 1972 1994 afterward become attorney concentrate military veterans law accord new orleans times-picayune set receive award give medicare senior citizens make significant accomplishments.the saint say statement thursday disappoint well decision fox news watch navy vet decline award new orleans saint game disrespectful players continue kneel anthem