Tag: Memorial Day

Seahawks use Twitter to remember fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

Russell Wilson and a handful of other Seattle Seahawks used social media to commemorate those who lost their lives on Memorial Day.

Memorial Day often marks the beginning of the warm weather season, summers filled with barbecues, beverages, friends, and baseball on the TV.

This year is a little different, as the COVID-19 crisis has made the holiday feel a lot more like a regular day, thanks to social distancing practices that have kept the majority of Americans at home, many without jobs.

However, it is still a day to celebrate those who have lost their lives while serving our country, and while that may not happen over a barbecue with the neighbors, remembrance can still be had over social media.

The Seattle Seahawks took to Twitter to celebrate our fallen soldiers, and a handful of current and former players followed suit as well.

The Seahawks will continue to hunker down, with a handful of NFL teams set to re-open their practice facilities in the month of June.

The Seahawks are not set to begin training camp until the end of July, and it is still unclear if that will happen at the practice facility or not.

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WATCH: Chiefs’ Memorial Day tribute video

A salute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice from the Kansas City Chiefs.

On Memorial Day we pay tribute to all the brave souls in the United States Armed Forces who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country in the line of duty.

The NFL and the Kansas City Chiefs have a long history of supporting the U.S. military. They collectively have initiatives every year to honor those who serve, from the Salute to Service Week to announcing draft picks from Fort Riley Military Base and Whitman Air Force Base.

On Monday, the Chiefs shared their own tribute video for Memorial Day across their social media platforms, thanking and remembering the men and women in the armed forces who lost their lives. The video features a mashup of National Anthem footage at Arrowhead Stadium.

You can watch it down below:

Matt Patricia’s strong connection to the military shows on Memorial Day

Matt Patricia’s strong connection to the military shows on Memorial Day

Both of Lions coach Matt Patricia’s grandfathers fought in World War II. Their stories about combat experiences made a huge impact on Patricia as a youngster, and it’s a strong connection and appreciation with the military that Patricia still holds very dear.

Coach Patricia embraces the spirit of Memorial Day, of remembering and honoring those who fought and died so we can be free.

“Memorial Day is big for me, especially with the friends that I have that are in the military,” said Patricia via the Detroit Free Press. “Also for me because of the history I have with my grandfathers, especially my one grandfather that was in the Marines. And my friends that have passed and my friends that are still alive.”

Patricia has done a great deal to promote the military and veteran causes during his time as the head coach of the Lions. He was a finalist for the NFL’s Salute to Service Award and has taken the team to Arlington National Cemetary to show the players the sacrifice those in the military made for them.

“For me I think it’s important to just be really thankful for everything we have and really just appreciate what we get to do in this country because of those who have died and have perished,” he continued via Carlos Monarrez. “And that’s really important for us to acknowledge. I think it’s important for me as a dad, as a parent, to pass that on to my kids so they understand.”

The picture above comes from Patricia’s ongoing connection and support of the ROTC program at his alma mater, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Projecting normalcy, Trump leaves the White House to go golfing in Virginia

President Donald Trump left the White House Saturday to play golf amid the country’s reopening from the COVID-19 pandemic.

WASHINGTON — In what is perhaps the latest sign that the White House is eager to project a sense of normalcy during the coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump returned to the golf course Saturday.

The president arrived at his Trump National golf club in Northern Virginia wearing a white baseball cap and polo shirt. It marked the president’s first trip to the course — a favorite of his —since the pandemic began.

As much of the nation remained indoors under stay-at-home orders, Trump stayed in the White House for most of April. Trump left the White House at the end of the month to travel to the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland, and has traveled to several states to tour coronavirus response efforts.

Golf courses in Virginia remained open under Governor Ralph Northam’s stay-at-home orders.

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He last visited his Virginia golf course in October of 2019, though he also visited his course in Florida in March.

The White House did not respond to a request for information about the president’s activities. The Trump White House rarely confirms that the president is playing golf.

Trump’s trip came a day after Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus coordinator, said that the Washington, D.C., metro area has the highest positive COVID rate of any city in the country. Birx suggested that Americans could “potentially” play golf if they are “very careful and you don’t touch the flags, and all of those issues.”

The president’s decision to visit his golf course drew fire from critics on social media, many of whom noted that the nation is inching toward 100,000 deaths from the virus.

“And where, this Memorial Day weekend, is Trump? Working hard to avoid the next 100,000 deaths?” tweeted John Weaver, a GOP consultant and frequent Trump critic. “No. He’s golfing, which is Lazy Caligula’s form of fiddling.”

Memorial Day 2020: 8 fun things to do on the holiday

How to celebrate this weekend.

It may have sneaked up on you given what we’re dealing with right now in the United States, but yes: Monday, May 25, 2020 is Memorial Day.

That may have put a damper on your normal plans during the holiday weekend. Still, the hope is — wherever you are — you can do something to enjoy the time off if you have it.

That’s what this is list is for: some ideas for activities despite the fact that we’re still practicing social distancing and quarantining. Many of them will sound obvious and familiar, but it’s a good time to modify them.

So here’s what we’ve come up with:

1. Grill it up (indoors or outdoors)

If you’re stuck inside, this is where you get creative: use a grill pan or — if you don’t have one — anything else lying around to cook up whatever your traditional Memorial Day feast is. Then, spread out a blanket in your living room, open the windows and enjoy.

If you can get outdoors? I’m taking the advice from UMass Dartmouth Biology Professor Erin Bromage, who told CNN if you’re inviting family or neighbors over, “It’s bring your own food.” So have everyone BYOF and sit distanced from each other.

2. Follow the rules of your local beaches

The state-to-state policies differ, so if you’re intending on going to the beach, check your local laws.

3. Go for a hike

This has been my favorite thing to do during this time.

4. Go for a bike ride

Same.

5. Run a virtual race

I’ve seen a few of these around. If you’re used to running, say, a 5K on that Monday, you can challenge yourself and time your run.

6. Do a marathon binge watch

This is my own idea, because I’m a couch potato. Wake up, eat breakfast, and off you go to watch a series you’ve been thinking about tackling. Or you could do a movie marathon with flicks from one of the streaming services like Hulu, Amazon, or Netflix.

7. Enjoy a “live” performance

The New York Times has a good list of what will be live-streaming this weekend.

8. Watch a commemoration

Memorial Day honors those who died serving in the U.S. armed forces. Although some memorials are closed, events like the National D-Day Memorial online commemoration will stream on Monday.

Stay safe!!

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