2. Eagles will wear decals to honor two fans who made the ultimate sacrifice following 9/11
It has been nearly 20 years since the tragic events of September 11, 2001 took place. Yet, the ripple effects of that unfortunate day are still felt now.
Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives that day while millions of viewers sat in front of their televisions in awe, shock, and horror as they witnessed some of those innocent people perish right before their very eyes in real time.
It left an indelible mark on everyone alive to see it.
In the immediate aftermath, a renewed sense of pride and patriotism permeated the United States that spurred thousands to enlist in the military to defend the land so that something like what took place on that infamous day would never happen again.
Among the brave men and women to sign up to serve the country were a pair of ardent Eagles fans named Jason Jones and Robin Towns.
A native of Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, Jason watched the events, immediately found his purpose in life, and signed up for the United States Army. He eventually became a captain with many honors to his name.
Robin, an Eagles fan surrounded by Washington fans in his native Portsmouth, Virginia, had already served in the Army for 16 years and collected several honors along the way before being honorably discharged. However, after September 11, 2001, he felt it was his duty to return to the Armed Forces through the Army National Guard, where he became a decorated military police officer.
Unfortunately, neither man is alive today to share their stories, as both died in the line of duty. Jason died on June 2, 2014 in Jalalabad, Afghanistan due to wounds he received from small-arms fire. Robin died on October 24, 2007 after his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device while on patrol in Baiji, Iraq.
They both left behind wives, Amy Jones and Sheila Towns, and a slew of family members who are still healing from their deaths, but they take the utmost pride in carrying on their respective legacies. Their favorite football team will do the same on November 1. With the help of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), the Eagles' helmets will feature a decal honoring both Jason and Robin when they host the Dallas Cowboys for an important NFC East showdown.
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