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NFL players honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

Published: May 29, 2017 at 01:13 AM

Memorial Day isn't about having the day off from work and going to BBQs -- it's about paying homage to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

On Monday, players from around the NFL posted tributes on social media to the servicemen and women who died while serving the country in the U.S. Armed Forces:

Today we remember our nations heroes. We miss you Jordan. #MemorialDay #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/EQpvDIRkfj
— Ben Garland (@BenGarland63) May 29, 2017

Those who made the ultimate sacrifice for this incredible country to protect & preserve our freedom will never be forgotten.#MemorialDay
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) May 29, 2017

Land of the free because of the brave. Thank you 🇺🇸
— Johnathan Hankins (@BigTimeHank) May 29, 2017

Extremely grateful to be living a life due to the sacrifice of the men/women in our #ArmedForces

May we never forget. Thank u #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/UBmIHq8Ge1
— Will Compton (@_willcompton) May 29, 2017

Thanks 2 the men & women of our #ArmedForces I truly appreciate your daily sacrifice 2 defend my family & our country! #happymemorialday pic.twitter.com/9pbVMjwzU7
— Lorenzo Alexander (@onemangang97) May 29, 2017

We remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. 🇺🇸 #HonorTheFallen #MemorialDay
— Alshon Jeffery (@TheWorldof_AJ) May 29, 2017

The Lord’s words about Himself are also a precious principle to remind us of our fallen heroes… #HappyMemorialDay pic.twitter.com/QhkmQ8utDx
— Rashad Jennings (@RashadJennings) May 29, 2017

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I am thankful this Memorial Day for all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to make sure this country remains a free nation! pic.twitter.com/HM0B4rPJ4J
— Ryan Jensen (@sinjen66) May 29, 2017

Thank you for your sacrifice #happymemorialday pic.twitter.com/uijYrvBkiS
— Taylor Gabriel (@TGdadon1) May 29, 2017

Thank you to all the men and women from our armed forces who have died protecting us. Grateful beyond words. Home of the brave. #America
— Rex Burkhead (@RBrex34) May 29, 2017

We’d like to say thank you to all the brave heroes who served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/OaJmU7PG6e
— Joe Flacco (@JoeFlacco) May 29, 2017

Happy Memorial Day. Remembering those today who gave the ultimate sacrifice for this country 🇺🇸.
— George Iloka (@George_iloka) May 29, 2017

Thank you to all the men and women who gave their lives so we can live free at home. We owe a debt we can never repay. God bless.
— Matt Lengel 🇺🇸 (@Colonel82) May 29, 2017

Honoring our fallen heroes today. Happy Memorial Day. https://t.co/btAf7QrP6o
— James Harrison (@jharrison9292) May 29, 2017

Thank you to all the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice
— Abry Jones (@JUSTAB3) May 29, 2017

To all the real heroes, thank you! #HappyMemorialDay pic.twitter.com/GFJzIbhlpS
— Matt Overton (@MattOverton_LS) May 29, 2017

The words never seem to correctly convey our feelings in moments like these. How blessed we are… https://t.co/u2EIumnvQC
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) May 29, 2017

Thank you to those who sacrifice everything for our country!
— Breshad Perriman (@B_Perriman11) May 29, 2017

Appreciate our troops, thank you for your service! #memorialday pic.twitter.com/3YtlVHIhE2
— King me (@sammywatkins) May 29, 2017

120 characters isn't enough to express the gratitude I have for those who paid the ultimate price to protect my freedoms! Thank you! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
— James Laurinaitis (@JLaurinaitis55) May 29, 2017

Thank you to the amazing men and women that risk it all so that we can be free. You are the real heroes! Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) May 29, 2017

Thank you to all the men and women who sacrificed their lives so that we could live in this country free, and out of harms way. #thankyou
— Taylor Lewan (@TaylorLewan77) May 29, 2017

Thanks to all the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Today we honor you #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/NcWZHsQXh1
— Richie Incognito (@68INCOGNITO) May 29, 2017

Honoring our heroes today. #thankful #MemorialDay
— Trevor Siemian (@TrevorSiemian) May 29, 2017

To all the men & women before, today, & tomorrow who give their lives so we can be free.

Thank You. #MemorialDay 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/wXVlh5Gp2e
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) May 29, 2017

Thank you to our men and women that have sacrificed so much for us and this country #MemorialDay
— Devonta Freeman (@devontafreeman) May 29, 2017

I thank all those who gave their lives today and the families who lost their loved ones for their sacrifices
— Tyrus Thompson (@TyrusT_71) May 29, 2017

Today and every day we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸#MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/5BEYLtZPZs
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) May 29, 2017

Today we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you to all who've served and continue to serve our country. #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/G4f0wpq7rF
— Everson Griffen (@EversonGriffen) May 29, 2017

Thinking about the brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives for our freedom. #ThankYou #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/kh7NhOdcz5
— jonweeks46 (@jonweeks46) May 29, 2017

God bless all of the military members we've lost, as well as their loved ones. We salute your courage, commitment, and sacrifice! 🙌🏾 🇺🇸
— Greg Jennings (@GregJennings) May 29, 2017

Thank you to all the heroic men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Your bravery will never be forgotten! #MemorialDay
— Cody Kessler (@CodyKessler6) May 29, 2017

Today I'm remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for this country. THANK YOU. #MemorialDay 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/DYvTNdCGSM
— Vontae Davis (@vontaedavis) May 29, 2017

Grateful for the soldiers & families who sacrifice & serve to protect our country. Honor them. #MemorialDay
— Emmitt Smith (@EmmittSmith22) May 29, 2017

Today we honor our fallen heroes. The story behind the 1st Salute to Service game organized by the @Panthers #NFLFilmsPresents #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/8hayQysTfL
— NFL Films (@NFLFilms) May 29, 2017

Happy #MemorialDay to all who have made the ultimate sacrifice and those still serving! 🇺🇸
— Demetrius McCray (@mccrayd_10) May 29, 2017

Thank you to the men and women who have given their lives to protect us. And thank you to their families that endure that sacrifice. #USA
— Nick Mangold (@nickmangold) May 29, 2017

Forever grateful to the brave men and women of this country who serve and protect so that we have freedom! #HappyMemorialDay 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/BmqIjrOamq
— Mark Ingram II (@markingram21) May 29, 2017

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