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turn, do it anyway. in queens yesterday the crowd did just that. several crowd members took issue with rep alexandria ocasio-cortez's stance on immigration and funding for ukraine. >> we should eliminate the debt limit in the united states because of the constitutional -- [applause] >> you voted for. [shouting] >> are you going to stop this war, that's my question? >> let the veteran speak. alex: attendees of the conference did come to her defense. >> things change over time. alex: the congresswoman did wrap it uptaking photos with supporters and she released tweet afterwards thankin...

And thank veterans for the their service but the true meaning is to really pay honor to commitment and sacrifice of more than 645,000 men and women who have died for our freedoms since world war i. griff: eric, if you will, just a little history, i mean, i'm wearing the poppy pin you gave me, it's a tradition that didn't start just yesterday. >> no, it didn't. the history of the poppy is our national symbol of remembrance dates back to to the 1915 and began with canadian doctor john mccray and he lost friend and when he went to visited the battle he was remarked by the poppy in the fields. the...

645,000 poppies encased in the acrylic each one detailing one service member whose lives were lost it puts into perspective -- griff: we are enjoying the gifts of their sacrifice eric engquist, thank you, sir for your service. >> thank you for your time, appreciate it. have a great weekend. griff: you too, alicia, it was great to be with you in such a powerful ending there, such an important wall, i encourage all americans if you get to dc during memorial weekend, please go down there and see the poppies. alicia: such a striking site, so beautiful. griff: fox news live continues friend bill me...

More reasons to tune in to the Spurs’ Military Appreciation game this evening Share this story Photos by Mark Sobhani/NBAE via Getty Images As previously mentioned, tonight is Military Appreciation Night at the AT&T Center. One of the presentations this evening will be from an organization called With for Our Heroes. Wish for Our Heroes’ mission is to help those who selflessly serve our nation and their families. Their support provides for basic family needs from food and diapers to repairs. When those needs are met, they expand to provide fun experiences, like sending the troops to athle...

SAN ANTONIO (May 7, 2021) – The San Antonio Spurs and USAA are teaming up for Military Appreciation Night Monday, May 10, as the Spurs host the Milwaukee Bucks. Presented by USAA, this tradition spanning more than a decade honors our local military community, including active duty, National Guard and reserve and retired servicemembers and their families.    All week, local service members have been nominated by fans and honored during Spurs game broadcasts through USAA’s “Salute Spotlights.” During the game on Monday, military members will continue to be recognized throughout the...