On Sunday, every NFL game will be preceded by a moment of silence to recognize the events that occurred Friday in Newtown, Connecticut.
The Giants, who aren’t playing at home this weekend, also will acknowledge the local tragedy by wearing the initials of Sandy Hook Elementary School on the back of their helmets for their game at the Georgia Dome, according to Rich Eisen of NFL Network.
The simple gesture sends a strong message that the grief extends to those with no direct connection to the families involved. And as we mourn together we hopefully will resolve to set aside politics and search for real strategies to protect our children and make them feel safe again.