September 11, 2001 was one of the hardest days our country has ever faced. On its 16th anniversary, NFL teams, players and coaches paid their respects on social media. Here's a roundup of some of their thoughts.
#NeverForget - #NYGiants players reflect on the 16th anniversary of 9/11 #FDNY #NYPD #PAPD #USA pic.twitter.com/gP2GWD2oBw
— New York Giants (@Giants) September 11, 2017
“If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and that there is no time for hate.” #neverforget 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/BKzq8u16VT
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) September 11, 2017
#NeverForget #911remembrance pic.twitter.com/yhLv05FOgF
— Jeremy Kerley (@JKerley11) September 11, 2017
16 years, but we still remember 9/11. #NeverForget 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/BpVYPC9oEb
— D-Ware (@DeMarcusWare) September 11, 2017
All gave some, some gave all. Never forget the men and women who risked their lives to overcome evil. God bless all first responders. pic.twitter.com/9zA1M7hhMQ
— Ryan Kelly (@ryan_kelly70) September 11, 2017
May we NEVER forget 9.11, the many families affected & the true heroes who responded to protect/serve our country. #GodBlessAmerica 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/G9w1g2BWh1
— Tyrod Taylor (@TyrodTaylor) September 11, 2017
9.11.01 🇺🇸 #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/Ufs6xWAMWI
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 11, 2017
#NeverForget pic.twitter.com/L7m3LaIacG
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) September 11, 2017
We will #NeverForget 🇺🇸.
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) September 11, 2017
To all of those who serve and protect our great country, thank you for your service. pic.twitter.com/akzPRUuInd
We will never forget. #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/ZHx32iSe8S
— Dan Quinn (@FalconsDQ) September 11, 2017
Good morning America #NeverForgotten make it a meaningful day https://t.co/rh6bT4JbNj
— Michael Brockers (@MichaelBrockers) September 11, 2017
Never forget. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/5lwwBxLlbY
— New York Jets (@nyjets) September 11, 2017
— Brady Quinn (@Brady_Quinn) September 11, 2017
#neverforget 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/b0PMG0wS6t
— Robbie Gould (@RobbieGould09) September 11, 2017
To the ones that have made and continue to make the ultimate sacrifice, we thank you. To the ones that didn't have a choice, we remember you pic.twitter.com/v1nSoYrZcy
— Kelvin Beachum (@KelvinBeachumJr) September 11, 2017
Today we honor and
— Matt Ryan (@M_Ryan02) September 11, 2017
remember the victims of 9/11. We stand united today and always#NeverForget pic.twitter.com/0GXgmvQSst
#NeverForget 🙏🏼🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Z0ljFzLIP0
— JP Holtz (@jp_holtz86) September 11, 2017
I'll never forget leaving NYC on Sept 10, 2001 turning my head in the car and seeing these grand towers for the last time🙏🏼. #911NeverForget pic.twitter.com/K021glRikm
— Amber Theoharis (@AmberTheoharis) September 11, 2017
#NeverForget pic.twitter.com/HiE3UICjIi
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 11, 2017
Never forget. 🙏🏽🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/M07EaN1faq
— Jamal Anderson (@jamthedirtybird) September 11, 2017