"Whereas Tim Howard has shown himself to be a national treasure, Minister of Defense, Friend of Joe Biden, and the holder for the record of most saves in a World Cup match; Therefore we politely request that we rename the airport to recognize his accomplishments, and meritorious service to the United States of America," the petition states.
96,621 more signatures before @BarackObama has to respond to a petition to name DCA after Tim Howard: https://t.co/A9n3vu7tfp
— Susan Davis (@DaviSusan) July 2, 2014In the Belgium match, Howard had 16 saves, the most that have ever been recorded in a World Cup game since FIFA started recording the statistic.
"The dream fell short, but this is an incredible group, and we'll never forget this night," Howard said after the game.
If he gets an airport named after him, chances are people won't forget that either.
Howard supporters have until July 31 to sign the petition.
But no plane would get through! MT @jbendery: The WH petition to rename DCA "Tim Howard Natl Airport" has ... http://t.co/1sg7xmMfBe
— LAmeetsDC (@LAmeetsDC) July 2, 2014Read More
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