During the ceremony, U.S. Pacific Command Commander Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. took a swipe at the San Francisco 49ers quarterback for refusing to stand during the national anthem.
"You can bet that the men and women that we honor today - and those who died that fateful morning 75 years ago - never took a knee and never failed to stand when they heard our national anthem being played," Harris said.
The comment brought the crowd to their feet for a lengthy round of applause.
Kaepernick has emerged as one of the most outspoken athletes in sports after he decided to take a knee during the national anthem before NFL games to voice concerns over police violence in America.
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Exciting Launch: Samyang Foods Introduces MEP Samyang Foods has unveiled a new chapter in its culinary journey with the introduction of MEP, a fresh offering of spicy noodle soup that aims to comfort and invigorate. Known for their popular ramen like the Buldak and Tangle, Samyang Foods is enhancing its product lineup to meet the growing demand for bold, flavorful...
