{"id":14080,"date":"2014-11-17T13:24:19","date_gmt":"2014-11-17T18:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playingfieldpromotions.com\/blog\/?p=14080"},"modified":"2022-05-20T22:27:21","modified_gmt":"2022-05-20T22:27:21","slug":"karl-mecklenburg-reviews-denver-broncos-film-military-appreciation-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportsspeakers360.com\/blog\/karl-mecklenburg-reviews-denver-broncos-film-military-appreciation-event","title":{"rendered":"Karl Mecklenburg Reviews Denver Broncos Film with Military at Appreciation Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

DENVER, CO. — Former Bronco’s pro linebacker Karl Mecklenburg<\/a>, along with former Denver placekicker David Treadwell, sat down with approximately 20 active duty military members and their guests on Tuesday Nov. 11, 2014 for a military appreciation film session in the Broncos\u2019 Fan Cave. Mecklenburg and Treadwell reviewed tape, spoke with fans and answered questions about their playing days and the state of the Broncos. The military appreciation event was hosted by Coca Cola. Source: DenverBroncos.com. <\/p>\n

\u201c(This is) really just an event, us being able to show our appreciation for the men and women that serve in the military and provide the freedom that we have every day of our lives,\u201d said Lance Wright, Coca Cola\u2019s Mile High Division VP. \u201cMost of us take it for granted and this is our time to reflect on that and give back to them and really thank them for all they do.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Mecklenburg, who grew up in a military family with his dad and uncle both in the Army, said he always jumps as the opportunity to spend time with military members because \u201cyou can\u2019t pay back the debt these folks have paid.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said while many fans consider him and other football players to be \u201cheroes,\u201d those who serve their country are the true heroes. \u201cIt\u2019s a whole different level, truthfully,\u201d Mecklenburg said. \u201cWe\u2019re out there, we\u2019re playing. We\u2019re putting our knees on the line maybe. These guys don\u2019t play. It\u2019s real life. It\u2019s protection of our rights and our freedoms and the rights and freedoms of people around the world. To me, that\u2019s an awesome thing. The team work, the leadership that is demonstrated in the military is an amazing thing, too. “That\u2019s just a special thing and I\u2019m excited for these folks and what they do every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Watch Karl Mecklenburg speaking about teamwork at 2013 Comptel event<\/strong><\/p>\n