It was a chilly and fun day on SAT at the Travis Manion Tailgate for the Army Navy Game.  Well done to the Navy!  Tejas Patel and I assisted with the TMF booth distributing info, gloves, and mini footballs.  Travis Manion served with the USMC and coined the phrase “If not me, then who?” when he was explaining his duty in deploying overseas with his unit.  Travis and others died while overseas, and TMF was born to assist first responders and veterans by his family.  

One of the photos are of me, Norm Hooten, Jack Carr, and Tejas Patel.  Norm was “Hoot” portrayed by Eric Bana in “Blackhawk Down”, and co-founder for Hooten Young whiskey and cigar brand.  Jack Carr is a retired Navy Seal and now author.  

Tejas and I are both part of the Alexandria AOH Div and are Knights of Columbus.  

Brendan Cooney