Area athletes remember the fallen with tweets of thanks this Memorial Day
ST. LOUIS -- It's always nice to see professional athletes give back to the community, but it's especially powerful when they use their platform to recognize the men and women who've sacrificed their lives for the freedom we all enjoy.
Over Memorial Day weekend, several local athletes and sports organizations expressed their gratitude via social media:
On this #MemorialDay #STLCards Mitch Harris and his teammates will wear this special uniform as #MLB remembrance pic.twitter.com/sgHzwyzP6x
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) May 25, 2015
Laurinaitis also retweeted this poignant image:
REMEMBER. It's the very least any of us can do. #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/pwS3CCA9BO
— Rob Rossi (@RobRossi_Trib) May 24, 2015
The Blues have also been releasing a series of veteran-themed tweets in honor of Memorial Day, including these:
The best assist you'll see. WATCH >>> http://t.co/mfchuqJETA #MemorialDay #OurBlues pic.twitter.com/Xq3Agw0d8P
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) May 25, 2015
Everyone knows someone who has served, and our captain is no different. Thanks Grandpa Charley for your sacrifice. pic.twitter.com/0p4W3MH5ev
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) May 24, 2015
Both of @otterN9NE's parents served in the military. #MemorialDayWeekend #OurBlues pic.twitter.com/Ojbw2ZB7W1
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) May 23, 2015
To their thanks, we add ours. For everyone who has paid the ultimate sacrifice serving our country, and for the families who have given selflessly of their sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, we honor your heroism today.
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