NFL community unified to commemorate Veterans Day, showcasing the league’s strong commitment to honoring the sacrifices made by military personnel. Players, coaches, and teams nationwide expressed heartfelt tributes. Among them, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle stood out as a finalist for the 14th annual Salute to Service Award. Through the Christian McCaffrey Foundation, Kittle has contributed nearly $700,000 to military support, benefiting organizations like REBOOT Recovery and Resilience Code. His initiatives include paying off holiday layaway balances for military families and inviting military heroes to games.
The New England Patriots also paid tribute by highlighting Fred Waggett, a staff member and veteran who served in both the U.S. Army and Navy. Waggett honors fellow service members by placing flowers at the POW/MIA seat after each event and has secured a permanent display of it in Foxborough, Massachusetts, serving as a public tribute to those who sacrificed for the nation.
The NFL’s Salute to Service initiative, ongoing during Weeks 9-11, aims to support military and veteran communities. Since its launch in 2011, the league has raised over $58 million for its Salute to Service partners, including the Pat Tillman Foundation, USO, and Wounded Warrior Project, helping to provide vital resources, programming, and unique experiences for service members and their families.
Through these joint efforts, the NFL community illustrates a profound appreciation for the military, honoring their service not only on Veterans Day but throughout the entire year.
Do we really need sports to celebrate Veterans Day, or is it just a marketing ploy? Lets discuss!
Do we really need sports events to honor the military on Veterans Day? Feels like a marketing stunt.
Do we really need sports to constantly intertwine with military tributes? Lets keep the focus on the game.
I think its great that the NFL honors the military, but shouldnt they do more to support veterans year-round? #FoodForThought 🤔🏈🇺🇸
Should the NFL focus more on supporting veterans year-round, rather than just on Veterans Day? Lets discuss!
Wow, its great to see the NFL honoring the military on Veterans Day. But do you think its just for show or genuine appreciation?
Should the NFL focus more on supporting veterans throughout the year, rather than just on one day? Lets discuss!
I appreciate the NFLs tribute to the military on Veterans Day, but shouldnt we honor them every day, not just on one designated holiday?
Do you think the NFLs tribute to the military on Veterans Day is genuine or just for show? Lets discuss! 🤔🏈🇺🇸