San Francisco 49ers tight finish George Kittle has been named the recipient of the NFL’s Salute to Service Award.
The award was first given out in 2012 as a part of the NFL’s and USAA’s dedication to acknowledge and honor the army and veteran group.
Kittle hosts army members for each Niners residence recreation, donating over 400 tickets over the past six seasons. He and his household created an app to supply free psychological well being providers for veterans.
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George Kittle, #85 of the San Francisco 49ers, reacts through the second quarter in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs throughout Tremendous Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11, 2024 in Las Vegas. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Photos)
Kittle has additionally donated over $250,000 to army nonprofits and additional highlighted army organizations by means of My Trigger My Cleats.
“I’m extremely grateful and honored to be this 12 months’s Salute to Service Award recipient. That is my fourth time being nominated by the 49ers, which is an absolute honor as a result of it’s necessary to me to point out gratitude and assist to the army,” Kittle stated in an announcement. “My appreciation for the army stems from watching my Uncle Pat serve a number of excursions with the Nationwide Guard and seeing firsthand how a lot it impacted him and his household whereas he was abroad.
“With out my household and their unwavering assist, I might not be capable to create these real and genuine relationships with the actual heroes and those who ought to be receiving this award, the active-duty members, Veterans, TAPS and households which have misplaced family members within the line of fireside. The assist you see for the army across the league is so necessary and the truth that guys on each workforce do it, not simply the nominees, is superior. We’re allowed to stay the lives we stay right here due to the sacrifices they make, so we’re simply making an attempt to honor them, present our assist, and share as a lot love as we are able to.”
George Kittle sits within the viewers at WrestleMania 39 at SoFi Stadium on April 1, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Distinctive Nicole/Getty Photos)
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Kittle was one of many three finalists, besting Minnesota Vikings working again Aaron Jones and Los Angeles Chargers defensive finish Morgan Fox.
Jones grew up in a army family; his father, Alvin, served 29 years within the Military, whereas his mom, Vurgess, served for 27. Jones’ older brother, Xavier, serves within the Air Pressure. Jones and his twin brother Alvin Jr., based the A&A All of the Manner Basis in 2020 to assist the youth of army households.
Fox additionally grew up in a army group and donated 100 tickets to veterans. He has hosted members of the Wounded Warrior Challenge at Chargers practices.
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Kittle might be acknowledged on the NFL Honors on Thursday, the place the MVP, Offensive and Defensive Gamers and Rookies, and Coach of the 12 months can even be topped.
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