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Although many athletes live a life so lavish, it’s days like these where we see they realize what has made such an extravagant existence possible. We should thank our troops every day, but giving thanks on Memorial Day is also an excellent way to honor our fallen while we’re unified under a holiday of observance.
READ: Pat Tillman And 20 Famous Athletes Who Served In The Military
This Memorial Day, sports stars showed their support on social media — reminding us to never forget the sacrifice many have made so we can enjoy the freedom to post our thoughts and feelings freely, 24/7, 365. Here are a few tributes that are truly honorable mentions:
To those who have & currently serve…THANK YOU. Thank you for allowing us the freedom to chase our dreams!! #MemorialDay
— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) May 25, 2015
“My heroes are those who risk their own lives every day to protect our world, trying to make it a better place!” Happy Memorial Day..I Pray and give thanks to all the men and women who have served and currently are serving our great nation! #MLB #Nationals #DC A photo posted by Bryce Harper (@bharper3407) on
On this Memorial Day, we remember & honor the men & women who bravely sacrificed for our freedom. Thank you will never be enough!!!
— John Elway (@johnelway) May 25, 2015
Remember the real reason for Memorial Day – honoring those that gave the ultimate sacrifice. #USA pic.twitter.com/E7i2SdXbjq — Lane Johnson (@Lanejohnson65) May 23, 2015
We remember and thank our troops on this #MemorialDay. pic.twitter.com/IWa0M0ef9j
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) May 25, 2015
A Memorial Day tribute to honor our nation’s fallen heroes. WATCH: http://t.co/w5uQ5lwWIV pic.twitter.com/atKpOtSZGv — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) May 25, 2015
Players from both teams joined troops around bases in pregame salute at Turner Field. Very very nice. pic.twitter.com/mAm6r8oBgr
— Tom (@Haudricourt) May 23, 2015
Lt. Mitch Harris wearing military boots on Memorial Day during batting practice. pic.twitter.com/mj8TXyzkke — St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) May 25, 2015
WWII veteran Edward Soifer joined us on #MemorialDay to help honor those who have sacrificed for our freedom. pic.twitter.com/4tQnaIWNRn
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 25, 2015
On Memorial Day, Royals & Yankees don jerseys to honor those who have sacrificed to serve our country. Game on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/USUAgdazDN — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 25, 2015
On Memorial Day, we remember the ultimate American sports hero, Pat Tillman, through a letter he left for his wife: http://t.co/6gOn2T2Ilo
— ESPN (@espn) May 25, 2015
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