New Chicago Blackhawks Facebook Page

As a big Hockey/Blackhawks fan, I created a new Facebook page entitled:
"Chicago Blackhawks fans need to stop shouting during the National Anthem".

I encourage supporters to "Like" the group.

Here's the description:

A page dedicated to the cause of changing the disrespectful shouting/cheering during the singing of the National Anthem at Chicago Blackhawks games.

Founded by Blackhawks fans, for Blackhawks fans and other like minded people.

The inspiration for the page came from talking to local Chicago veterans at a VFW who have fought for this country and lost friends in war.

"Cheering at the end of the song is great, but during is ignorant. Ask them how they would like it if a bunch of people showed up and cheered during their mother's funeral". -- Chicago Vietnam Veteran 2011

The United States Code, 36 U.S.C. 301:
National Anthem

(a) Designation.— The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem.

(b) Conduct During Playing.— During a rendition of the national anthem—

(1) when the flag is displayed—

(A) individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note;

(B) members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform; and

(C) all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and

(2) when the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.