While most of Hollywood is made up of corrupt celebrities who spout anti-American ideologies, there is at least one leading man who took the time out today to honor the sacrifice of those who died for the many freedoms we all enjoy today.
Chris Pratt posted an emotional tribute on social media, paying his respects to the fallen brave American soldiers who have served the United States.
Pratt posted on Instagram:
“America’s exceptional armed forces have altered the course of the world for the better. From the Union Army defeating slave owning confederates, to the Greatest Generation and her Allies vanquishing the Nazis or our special operators hunting down the perpetrators of 9/11. We count the names of each fallen solider lest they be countless. They are the good guys. They run to the sound of gunfire. They know pain and suffering we never will.”
Pratt also posted several pictures of veterans and their familes mourning the losses of those brave men and women.
Thank you Chris Pratt for being brave enough and honest enough to honor our fallen brothers and sisters.
Let their brave sacrifice be an inspiration to all Americans to always stand up for what is right.
Fox News has the touching tribute from Chris Pratt:
Chris Pratt took to social media early Monday morning to pay tribute to the fallen men and women who have served the United States.
The Marvel star, 41, penned a lengthy and emotional message on Instagram about the price of freedom and how we should never take it for granted.
"America’s exceptional armed forces have altered the course of the world for the better. From the Union Army defeating slave owning confederates, to the Greatest Generation and her Allies vanquishing the Nazis or our special operators hunting down the perpetrators of 9/11. We count the names of each fallen solider lest they be countless. They are the good guys. They run to the sound of gunfire. They know pain and suffering we never will," Pratt said.
Along with the message, he posted a series of photos of veterans and their families and friends mourning losses.
"They have given us the most free and decent society planet earth has ever seen. We run the risk of losing that decency when we fail to instill gratitude in the minds of our youth or the perspective of what it actually means to be free- should they never learn of the selfless sacrifice of our armed service members in the face of oppressive evil. So join me in showing support for our fallen," he continued.
Pratt's post was also shared on Twitter by other users.
USA Today with more from Pratt's emotional tribute:
The Marvel star, who plays a veteran in his upcoming sci-fi movie “The Tomorrow War,” posted a lengthy message late Sunday in remembrance of the U.S. military men and women who’ve died in service, accompanied by photos of grieving families and soldiers that he reposted from Tim Kennedy, a MMA star and Green Beret.
“We count the names of each fallen solider lest they be countless,” Pratt, 41, wrote alongside a gallery of images showing mourners weeping over flag-covered caskets and hugging gravestones. “They are the good guys. They run to the sound of gunfire. They know pain and suffering we never will. They have given us the most free and decent society planet earth has ever seen.
"We run the risk of losing that decency when we fail to instill gratitude in the minds of our youth or the perspective of what it actually means to be free should they never learn of the selfless sacrifice of our armed service members in the face of oppressive evil. So join me in showing support for our fallen. Take a quiet moment to really consider the sacrifice."
He included a strongly worded response to those who shared their complaints about America in the comments: “Please understand there are countries in the world where criticizing your government will get you killed or imprisoned. Criticism is a right and necessity in amending the flawed systems of man. So by all means, let your voice be heard. But never forget your right to free expression is paid for in blood.
"May God give their souls rest, and may they live in our memories this weekend and always."
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