Sporting Kansas City players honored Kansas City Kansas Police Captain Robert “Dave” Melton at their game against Seattle on Sunday.
#SportingKC players will be wearing this patch on their jerseys today in memory of KCK Police Captain Robert Melton. pic.twitter.com/0b6QcgKNYS
— Sporting Kansas City (@SportingKC) July 24, 2016
Players wore a special patch that looked like a KCK police badge with a mourning band on their jerseys for the game. On Saturday, Captain Melton was laid to rest and hundreds filled Children's Mercy Park (where Sporting KC plays) to pay their respects at his funeral.
According to the Sporting KC Twitter account, the jerseys will be auctioned off to benefit Captain Melton’s family. Forty percent of the proceeds from the 4-3-3 Raffle conducted by The Victory Project during Sunday’s game will also go to the family.
Jerseys start at $100 and you can bid on them, here.
All jerseys will be auctioned off to benefit Captain Melton's family as well as proceeds from the 433 auction. Follow @victorykc for info.
— Sporting Kansas City (@SportingKC) July 24, 2016
Support the Cpt. Melton Memorial Fund during today's game by purchasing a #433raffle ticket. 40% goes to the family. pic.twitter.com/KvNvF1xvPt
— The Victory Project (@victorykc) July 24, 2016
Bid on today's game-worn jerseys to benefit the Captain Melton Memorial Fund at: https://t.co/FFPJAgrAWY. pic.twitter.com/is6hYvQFd9
— The Victory Project (@victorykc) July 24, 2016
There was also a moment of silence before the game to remember Captain Melton.
.@SportingKC held a moment of silence in remembrance of KCKPD's Captain Melton prior to the game today.#Respect#ThankYou#BackTheBlue
— Trooper Candice (@TroopCandiceKHP) July 24, 2016
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