A Day for true heroes

On this day, Oregon fans will want to remember Ducks who served in the American military, which include Phil Knight (one year active duty, seven years in the reserve) and J.W. Beckett, a standout halfback on the 1916 Rose Bowl Champion team, who went on to become a brigadier general. Chip Kelly has made honoring the sacrifices made by our armed forces an important part of the culture at Oregon, never more important than on Memorial Day, set aside for those who have fallen protecting our freedom.