Missed in all of the attention surrounding millionaire athletes kneeling for the National Anthem, today was also Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day to honor those who’ve sacrificed so much for all of us:
The last Sunday in September is Gold Star Mothers' and Family's Day, when we honor those whose sacrifice and pain is unimaginable. ⭐️
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) September 24, 2017
Remembering with prayer today the sacrifice of military families. #GoldStarMothersDay pic.twitter.com/ylJ3Ptqj8R
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) September 24, 2017
CNN’s Jake Tapper went on to thank family members he knows personally:
I am thinking of so many people today who continue to struggle through tears — from Paul to Vanessa, Chris and Brad to Ken and Beth
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) September 24, 2017
And offered up this, which is 100% correct:
You deserve to be in our thoughts every single damn day, frankly.
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) September 24, 2017
More sentiment from around Twitter:
My mother-in-law became a Gold Star Mother on Mothers Day 2006.
Prayers this sacred #GoldStarMothersDay for all our #GoldStarFamilies.⭐️?? pic.twitter.com/LA9lj1XXtm
— Judge Don Willett (@JusticeWillett) September 24, 2017
Stand for the flag. #TaketheKnee for the fallen. #goldstarmothersday #goldstarfamilies https://t.co/TdoOgbRlwW pic.twitter.com/34PLtXfK8V
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) September 24, 2017
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Today is #GoldStarMothersDay and #GoldStarFamilyDay, a day to recognize and honor those that have lost loved ones while serving our country. pic.twitter.com/JZqdEZCrRK
— DOD Outreach (@DOD_Outreach) September 24, 2017
"We must give them the honor they deserve." Gold Star Mom reflects on her hero's journey: https://t.co/vosgU64Crf #GoldStarMothersDay pic.twitter.com/QXHwWawAhJ
— USO (@the_USO) September 24, 2017
#GoldStarMothersDay is a time to honor & remember mothers of fallen service members. We will #neverforget their sacrifices. #HonorThem pic.twitter.com/h7DlWlVJH0
— Department of Defense ?? (@DeptofDefense) September 24, 2017
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