Ravens get flagged for lack of flag etiquette

I just happened to catch the opening ceremonies and Sept. 11 tribute prior to the Ravens-Steelers football game. It was a beautiful ceremony with a fantastic U.S. flag covering entire field. The organizers should be commended.

Beautiful, that is, until it was marred by the ignorance and stupidity of a few Baltimore players who chose to keep their skull caps on while holding the massive flag.

This makes me sick!

Did the coaches, team officials or NFL executives not brief these players prior to the ceremony? Are these players so stupid and ignorant that they do not know basic flag etiquette?

Baltimore should be ashamed, embarrassed and disgusted. These players owe their city and their country a huge apology.

Gary Fritz, Waconia, Minn.