Sunday was Salute to Service Day in the NFL.
It has become an NFL tradition to team up with the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Pat Tillman Foundation, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, United Service Organizations, and Wounded Warrior Project to raise money for veterans organizations.
SeehaferNews.com spoke with several players about what the day means to them, including O-Lineman Sean Rhyan.
“The military is everything,” he said. “Keeping us safe. Keeping the greatest country in the world safe and keeping USA on top is tremendous…and I commend all of them.”
Safety Xavier McKinney acknowledged the bravery of these men and women in signing up to protect our nation.
“Those guys go out there and protect our country, and ultimately, you know, we wouldn’t be even doing this if it weren’t for them,” he realized. “A big salute to them and much respect to them because it takes a certain type of person to be able to go out there and do the things that they do.”
Center Josh Meyers, who was featured in a couple of Salute to Service packages on the jumbotron during the Packers’ 38-10 win over the San Francisco 49ers, told us he respects the sacrifices military members make.
“I can’t imagine just the level of sacrifice and just the mental strength, everything that goes with being in the military,” he said. “I can’t imagine what it takes to be away from a family like that. So I just have so much respect for all those people. I’m very grateful.”
D-Lineman Colby Wooden voiced his appreciation as well.
“Personally, I want to thank all the men and women who are out there serving for us,” he said. “I personally don’t have any family members, but I’m always grateful, forever thankful, and indebted to those who go their life for us every day, for our many freedoms.”
Since 2011, the NFL has raised more than $73 million for their Salute to Service partners.
You can learn more about those partners at NFL.com/Causes/Salute.
