Yesterday, all over the United States those who gave their lives as part of the armed forces were remembered across the United States. Memorial Day also saw the New England Patriots take a weekend off from work to spend some time with their families and friends before the second week off organized team activities starts.
Multiple of the team's player also took to social media to share their thoughts on Memorial Day and what it meant to them:
Take a moment today to think of the men and women who lost their life for our freedom...Praying for the families who live everyday with that loss..THANK YOU..and much respect to the service men and women who carry on the legacy of their brothers and sisters #FreedomIsntFree
— Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) May 28, 2018
Salute to All the Men and Women that have Fallen in the Pursuit of Making this the Land of the Free.
— Ja’Whaun (JB) Bentley (@NVBentley33) May 28, 2018
All gave some and some gave all...an eternal thank you to all the military men and women who have sacrificed their lives defending our freedom #MemorialDay
— Joseph Thuney (@JosephThuney) May 28, 2018
Today is about honoring those who gave their lives for our country. No matter the state of the world, the brave men and women of the armed forces remain the back bone of this country. Thank you for your service. #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/J8buXAvdYg
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) May 28, 2018
So unbelievably grateful for the soldiers who have given their lives for this great country. pic.twitter.com/AaW5hKyGvY
— Jacob Hollister (@hollister_jacob) May 28, 2018
Let’s remember what today is really about and take a moment to Honor those Men and Women who made the ultimate sacrifice for us
— Braxton Berrios (@HNYNUT_BERRIOS) May 28, 2018
We are so fortunate and blessed to live in this wonderful Country. None of that would be possible with out the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much. Let’s remember and honor them not only today but everyday!
— David Andrews (@dandrews61) May 28, 2018
Present New England players are not the only one to share their thoughts, as some ex-Patriots also took to social media:
Thankful for this beautiful flag and all who have given their lives for it. #HappyMemorialDay pic.twitter.com/LESXeLH9CD
— Rob Ninkovich (@ninko50) May 28, 2018
Wishing tha families and friends of the fallen a peaceful Memorial Day reflecting on good men and women. Thank you for the sacrifice.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) May 28, 2018
Grateful for all of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for this country. My thoughts and prayers are with all that mourn for loved ones today. Thank you for freedom.
— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschiESPN) May 28, 2018
A day to honor and remember all the heroes that gave their lives to protect our freedom #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/ihRI5u2iCj
— Shea McClellin (@mcckshea) May 28, 2018