This Is America

by | May 15, 2011 | This Is America | 7 comments

From SB Nation:

Many give Boston Red Sox fans plenty of grief, some of it warranted, some of it not. Red Sox Nation has become, for better or worse, a whipping boy. But the following video of the crowd at Fenway Park helping an autistic man sing the National Anthem, is simply an incredible display. As he begins to trip-up during the middle of the song, the crowd encourages him, then sings along.

The moment took place during Disability Awareness Day at Fenway. The video below speaks for itself:

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7 Comments

  1. Jack
    Jack on May 15, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    freaking AWESOME!

  3. Sol
    Sol on May 16, 2011 at 8:32 am

    This Red Sox fan ran up and down the hills of San Francisco proudly wearing my cap during the last World Series. Mostly I was gently ribbed, or down right encouraged for my loyalty.

  4. Kwaping
    Kwaping on May 16, 2011 at 10:04 am

    God bless America! Now I have to explain why I’m crying at work.

  5. Stormin
    Stormin on May 16, 2011 at 11:46 am

    Makes you feel proud to be an American and proud to be a Red Sox fan! Great job Jim.

  6. Former RB Resident
    Former RB Resident on May 16, 2011 at 1:24 pm

    I still hate Boston. Come one, Jim, you’re a Lakers fan too. You must hate all things Boston.

  7. Stormin
    Stormin on May 16, 2011 at 2:00 pm

    Former RB Resident:

    Don’t be a hatah.

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