I love the U.S.A., and tears come easy during the national anthem. Honoring your country with courtesy and respect seems to be becoming a lost art.

During local basketball games, there are those who show no respect by leaving their head cover on during the national anthem. Some will at least remove it but then hold it to their side instead of covering the heart. This is disrespectful to anyone who wears or has worn a uniform in service of our country, from the military to law enforcement.

Being asked to remove our caps prior to the national anthem should not be needed. Maybe we are not being vigilante enough about teaching proper flag etiquette in our schools.