It's easy to lose sight of a holiday's meaning, but the significance of Memorial Day didn't escape the thoughts of NFL competitors.
Players gave thanks and paid tribute to the troops Monday, via Twitter. Here are some of our favorite reactions:
Endless gratitude for all the men & women who served & are currently serving our country. Land of the free because of the brave #MemorialDay
— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) May 27, 2013
Happy Memorial Day! Thanks to all the brave troops who keep us all safe and free!
— Rob Gronkowski (@RobGronkowski) May 27, 2013
Happy Memorial Day, once called Decoration Day to visit gravesites &honor those who died in the Civil War. It now honors all fallen soldiers
— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) May 27, 2013
It is our Duty to honor those who died to ensure our way of living #HappyMemorialDay
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) May 27, 2013
Proud to live in a country that I was free to follow my dreams to play in the @NFL
— Patrick Peterson /P2 (@P2) May 27, 2013
All thanks to those who sacrificed pic.twitter.com/PIWhsm1GXg
Enjoy today as nothing is promised tomorrow. Celebrate the sacrifices others have made for you & I unselfishly. Happy Memorial Day!"
— Steven Jackson (@sj39) May 27, 2013
Memorial Day pic.twitter.com/CI9OvpVdOu
— Jacob Tamme (@JacobTamme) May 27, 2013
A BIG Thank You to all those who served and continue to serve our great country. #happymemorialday #TeamUSA pic.twitter.com/HYT2sHY8Yu
— Brian de la Puente (@BriandelaPuente) May 27, 2013