Rick Monroe
Special to the Valley and Village NewsWhen NFL players took a knee during the National anthem in 2016, a tradition was born at Rainbow Oaks Restaurant.Owners Duke and Jonell Maples, who remodeled and reopened the restaurant in 2009, decided to start playing the National anthem at noon, seven days a week."It was my way of waving my middle finger at the NFL," said the retired Marine. The restaurant is filled with patriotic memorabilia and American flags. A Marine Corps flag flies under the American flag atop the restaurant and inside, it's obvious the clientele has support for and by the military and law enforcement. The restaurant, located on the west side of I-15, is also frequented by bikers, especially on weekends.The Maples sold the restaurant (but not the l
