Best Of Social Media: The New England Patriots Honor Veterans Day

Robert Alvarez

5 years ago at 7:45 pm ET

Posted Under: 2018 Patriots Regular Season

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As Veterans Day arrived on Sunday, current and former members of the New England Patriots made sure to thank the true Patriots of the United States through a variety of social media tributes to those who serve.

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“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” Today we honor all of those who have served and protected our country. Being able to express my gratitude yesterday first hand was an overwhelming experience. For your bravery in the face of adversity, we thank you. #HappyVeteransDay

A post shared by Julian Edelman (@edelman11) on Nov 12, 2018 at 12:07pm PST

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#SalutetoService https://t.co/C2fnTMRY49

— Tedy Bruschi (@TedyBruschi) November 11, 2018

#ThankYouForYourService https://t.co/UwDMlLW6NK

— Joe Andruzzi (@Andruzzi63) November 11, 2018

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Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans—living or dead—but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime. Happy Veterans Day!!! #veteransday

A post shared by Robert Ninkovich (@nink50) on Nov 11, 2018 at 6:13am PST

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One year has went by fast!! Not a day goes by that I don't think, pray and ask for your guidance and protection as I continue striving to make you proud! No clue how you did it but, in the Larry J way, you loved EVERYONE! Miss you Pops. #rip #restinpeace #armyvet #army #military #soldier #dad #father #son #milloyboyz #veteransday #veteran #veterans

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November is Salute To Service month across the NFL as all teams honor and support veterans of the United States Armed Forces, for more information check out nfl.com/salute.