Now in its one hundred and forty-ninth year (established formally as a national holiday in 1868), Memorial day honors those who have died in military service to the United States. Based on several traditions, including those of Freed slaves immediately after the American Civil War, it has become the official start of Summer season in the U.S., but it remains a solemn occasion, especially for those who have lost loved ones in military service.
So it is that like many fellow citizens, celebrities took to social media today to commemorate the fallen. Tributes ranged from the solemn, to (in the case of rap music superstar Pitbull) somewhat weird, but all thanks those who died defending the country. Read on for a sampling of Memorial Day thanks and tributes from the entertainment community.
Thank you to all the courageous men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice defending what we stand for#HonorAndRemember #MemorialDay
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) May 29, 2017
Just a reminder that #MemorialDay is not about car sales, mattress sales or furniture sales. It's about our soldiers and their families
— Pauley Perrette (@PauleyP) May 29, 2017
Celebrate a national moment of remembrance at 3PM #memorialday https://t.co/izIUtEjp9u
— Jonathan Frakes (@jonathansfrakes) May 29, 2017
Today is a day to give thanks, pay tribute and remember those who gave their lives for this country.
??#MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/Ugn2f2Ctrd— Tony Robbins (@TonyRobbins) May 29, 2017
Today we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for America #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/yrnGIdB2St
— Pitbull (@pitbull) May 29, 2017
Honor and remember our fallen soldiers on Memorial Day https://t.co/4YOgvopN7y#MemorialDay #RememberTheFallen pic.twitter.com/8ytDdgZExc
— Pee-wee Herman (@peeweeherman) May 29, 2017
Sending love and gratitude to all our military men and women. Please stay safe.#MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/F7oJ2bV6xQ
— David Hayter (@DavidBHayter) May 29, 2017
For your service & your sacrifice… #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember pic.twitter.com/6LRSwvR2d9
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) May 29, 2017
We Honor You. We Remember You. We Appreciate You. Our Fallen Soldiers. #MDW #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/HGugFvproK
— Dulé Hill (@DuleHill) May 29, 2017
We honor those that gave their lives so we can live. One nation under God. Indivisible. With liberty and justice for all. #MemorialDay
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) May 29, 2017
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