Joey T\'s DHPF of the Month

Name: Kennedi Justus

Currently resides in: Morton, WA

Age:  7

Q: Even though you are only 7 years old, how and when did you know that you were a Die Hard Packer Fan?

A: I\’ve been watching the Packers play since I was a baby. My mommy always tucked  me into bed each night and said \”Go Pack Go\” and \”I love you to Green Bay and back.\” I watched how happy my mommy was when the Packers were on. I realized I was a Die Hard Fan when I first saw Eddie Lacy play. He was amazing! I started giving up playdates with friends if I found out I would have to miss the games. Play time always stopped when we would get ready to watch the game.

Q: Who is your all-time favorite player or players? Why?

A: Aaron Rodgers! He is the best QB I have ever seen. He is spot on when he throws the ball. He makes me laugh and has so much fun out on the field. He always photobombs people\’s pics, says funny stuff like \”R.E.L.A.X\” and has the most awesome Discount Double Check move. I like watching him because he makes football fun!

Eddie Lacy! I love and adore him! He runs and plows through everyone. He never gives up and he keeps going and going no matter what. No one can tackle him. I love that he wears the Hulk stuff under his jersey. His spin move is crazy cool. I try it and I fall down so I’m not sure how he does it.  I make my mommy rewind it so I can watch it over and over.

Q: If you can hang out with any Packer, who would be?

A: Eddie Lacy and Aaron Rodgers

Q: We heard that you gave up a trip to Disneyland and will be making your first trip Green Bay this October. Tell us more about that.

A: Yes my mom told me we could only have one trip this year. We were planning on going to Disneyland but i decided it would be way better to go to Green Bay to see the Packers play. My mommy and nana are going and we are bringing some of my papa\’s ashes with us. He was a Packer fan and I want to make him smile down from heaven. It will be our first trip to Lambeau Field. I am so excited to see Eddie Lacy do a Lambeau leap!

Q: Are your friends in school Seattle Seahawks Fans?  Do they give you a hard time being a Packer Fan?

A: Yes all of my friends and classmates are Seahawks fans. Yes they give me a hard time. They teased me a few times.

Q: Your Mom told us that you converted one of your friends who was a Seahawk fan to a Packer Fan.  Tell us how you convinced her.

A: My best friend\’s last name is Wilson. So I asked her one day if she was related to Russell Wilson. She said \”No.\” I told her I was glad because that team wasn\’t very good. I then explained the difference between the teams. Aaron Rodgers was a two time MVP, Packers had more championships, they are owned by the fans, Packers fans were a family and had a guy who is called The Hulk. She\’s been a Packer fan since. Now she wants to go with us to the game.

Q: Tell us about wearing your Aaron Rodgers jersey to school in the state of Washington?  Do the kids wonder why you like the Packers?

A: I wear my Aaron Rodgers jersey to school all the time. Yes kids in my class always ask me why I like the Packers. I tell them all the reasons I love the Packers and that it was ok to like other teams besides the Seahawks.

Q: Last year right before the NFC Championship game in Seattle, Eddie Lacy tweeted to your Mom when he saw you in one of his shirts.  How excited were you and what happened after that?

A: When she told me I didn\’t believe her. She told me she sent a picture of me wearing Eddie\’s shirt to him and that he posted it on his Twitter and Facebook. I screamed and danced around so happy! I couldn\’t believe someone like Eddie Lacy noticed me. I told all my friends and family the good news.

Q: We understand that you just received a Courage award at School.  Can you tell us how you were designated for this award?

A: My teacher picked me for the courage award because I have courage to stand up for what I believe in. I am different and not afraid to be myself and show my love for my Packers. I show other kids that it\’s ok to be different and not to worry about what other people think.

Q: Do you have any game day rituals?

A: Every game day I put my Packers stuff on. We always go to the store and get our snacks ready. We have NFL Sunday Ticket so we never miss a game. We watch some Packers stuff on mommy\’s computer while we wait for the game. We pray for the Packers each and every game so that no one gets hurt and that they try their best.

Q: Any last words you would like to say to the Packer Nation?

A: From the time I was born, I was a Packer Fan. I want everyone to know that it doesn\’t matter where you live if you have a love for the Packers. I hope everyone stands up and spreads the Love for them. Watching the games with my mommy is my most favorite thing to do!

Last words from Kennedi’s Mother Wendy…

When Kennedi was very little, she would hear the Packers game on and come running into the room saying \”Go Pack Go!\” She always loved to play catch with me. She always has re enacted the moves she sees Eddie Lacy do. It is with great pleasure that she shares the same love for the Packers as me. My dad was a Packer fan before I was born. Packer blood runs deep in this family.  Thank you and as always…..Go Pack Go!

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