SAN DIEGO - Late this afternoon, John MacCrossren, 63, a retired Naval helicopter pilot, sat in the Qualcomm Stadium parking lot enjoying a tailgate meal with his wife and son.
MacCrossren, who served 24 years in the military, had hung an American flag on the canopy under which they were eating about three hours before kickoff of the preseason finale between the Chargers and visiting 49ers.
MacCrossren was asked for his thoughts on 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who plans to, again, sit during the playing of the national anthem before kickoff tonight.