Air Academy Federal Credit Union has dropped Denver Bronco wide receiver Brandon Marshall as its spokesperson, citing Marshall's kneeling during the National Anthem prior to the team's NFL game against the Carolina Panthers.
"Although we have enjoyed Brandon Marshall as our spokesperson over the past five months, Air Academy Federal Credit Union has ended our partnership," Air Academy President/CEO Glenn Strebe said in a statement posted on the institution's Facebook page. "AAFCU is a membership-based organization who has proudly served the military community for over 60 years. While we respect Brandon's right of expression, his actions are not a representation of our organization and membership. We wish Brandon well on his future endeavors."
The announcement drew mixed reviews from commenters on the Facebook page.
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Air Academy is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., and has almost $520 million in assets.
Some NFL players have followed the lead of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who sat as the National Anthem was played before one pre-season game and then kneeled before another. The quarterback said he was protesting against oppression of black people.
Following Thursday's game, Marshall said he was protesting social injustice.
The credit union had been touting a promotion featuring Marshall. Members were able to enter a drawing to watch a Colorado Rockies game against the Milwaukee Brewers with Marshall. Four grand prizes were to be awarded.
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