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.
— Ben Garland (@BenGarland63)
Those who made the ultimate sacrifice for this incredible country to protect & preserve our freedom will never be forgotten.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt)
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— Johnathan Hankins (@BigTimeHank)
Extremely grateful to be living a life due to the sacrifice of the men/women in our
— Will Compton (@_willcompton)
May we never forget. Thank u
Thanks 2 the men & women of our I truly appreciate your daily sacrifice 2 defend my family & our country!
— Lorenzo Alexander (@onemangang97)
We remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. ๐บ๐ธ
— Alshon Jeffery (@TheWorldof_AJ)
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— Rashad Jennings (@RashadJennings)
I am thankful this Memorial Day for all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to make sure this country remains a free nation!
— Ryan Jensen (@sinjen66)
Thank you for your sacrifice
— Taylor Gabriel (@TGdadon1)
Thank you to all the men and women from our armed forces who have died protecting us. Grateful beyond words. Home of the brave.
— Rex Burkhead (@RBrex34)
Weโd like to say thank you to all the brave heroes who served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.
— Joe Flacco (@JoeFlacco)
Happy Memorial Day. Remembering those today who gave the ultimate sacrifice for this country ๐บ๐ธ.
— George Iloka (@George_iloka)
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 ๐บ๐ธ (@Colonel82)
Honoring our fallen heroes today. Happy Memorial Day.
— James Harrison (@jharrison9292)
Thank you to all the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice
— Abry Jones (@JUSTAB3)
To all the real heroes, thank you!
— Matt Overton (@MattOverton_LS)
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— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson)
Thank you to those who sacrifice everything for our country!
— Breshad Perriman (@B_Perriman11)
Appreciate our troops, thank you for your service!
— King me (@sammywatkins)
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— James Laurinaitis (@JLaurinaitis55)
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! ๐บ๐ธ ๐บ๐ธ ๐บ๐ธ ๐บ๐ธ
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb)
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.
— Taylor Lewan (@TaylorLewan77)
Thanks to all the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Today we honor you
— Richie Incognito (@68INCOGNITO)
Honoring our heroes today.
— Trevor Siemian (@TrevorSiemian)
To all the men & women before, today, & tomorrow who give their lives so we can be free.
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson)
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Thank you to our men and women that have sacrificed so much for us and this country
— Devonta Freeman (@devontafreeman)
I thank all those who gave their lives today and the families who lost their loved ones for their sacrifices
— Tyrus Thompson (@TyrusT_71)
Today and every day we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. ๐บ๐ธ
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns)
Today we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you to all who've served and continue to serve our country.
— Everson Griffen (@EversonGriffen)
Thinking about the brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives for our freedom.
— jonweeks46 (@jonweeks46)
God bless all of the military members we've lost, as well as their loved ones. We salute your courage, commitment, and sacrifice! ๐๐พ ๐บ๐ธ
— Greg Jennings (@GregJennings)
Thank you to all the heroic men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Your bravery will never be forgotten!
— Cody Kessler (@CodyKessler6)
Today I'm remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for this country. THANK YOU. ๐บ๐ธ
— Vontae Davis (@vontaedavis)
Grateful for the soldiers & families who sacrifice & serve to protect our country. Honor them.
— Emmitt Smith (@EmmittSmith22)
Today we honor our fallen heroes. The story behind the 1st Salute to Service game organized by the
— NFL Films (@NFLFilms)
Happy to all who have made the ultimate sacrifice and those still serving! ๐บ๐ธ
— Demetrius McCray (@mccrayd_10)
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.
— Nick Mangold (@nickmangold)
Forever grateful to the brave men and women of this country who serve and protect so that we have freedom! ๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ
— Mark Ingram II (@markingram21)











