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Sailor With Local Ties to Appear on NFL Playoff Game

Luke and Debra Backus say their nephew is scheduled to appear on a video greeting during Sunday's game between the Giants and 49ers.

HN Andrew Backus of the U.S. Navy 2nd Marine Division is currently serving in Afghanistan where the Putnam Valley, NY native will be cheering on the New York Giants this weekend when they play the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship.

Andrew, who was deployed in December, is the nephew of Luke and Debra Backus of Durham.

"We are proud of him and we are very worried," the couple says.

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On Sunday, Andrew will appear in a brief video greeting during the game between the Giants and 49ers. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. on FOX.


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