Athletes use social media to pay tribute on Memorial Day

Athletes use social media pay tribute on Memorial Day 2015.

Monday, May 25 is Memorial Day in the United States.

Current and former athletes have been paying tribute on social media to the men and women who died serving in the country's armed forces. 

Major league baseball has a full slate of games on Monday, and teams are wearing special uniforms in support. Tributes are taking place at stadiums across the country.

Athletes including Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, Angels outfielder Mike Trout, Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and U.S. women's national team member Abby Wambach are among those who have paid respects on Twitter.

• MMQB: Honoring the NFL's true veterans on Memorial Day

This is how I feel when our soldiers get to come back home! #HappyMemorialDay #Grateful https://t.co/LkcR58lfj5

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) May 25, 2015

Written last year, but still represents my feelings today. Thank you to every man & woman who has served #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/TACX7sT17T

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) May 25, 2015

Keep our heroes & their families in your prayers. Their sacrifice exemplified these values. #HappyMemorialDay pic.twitter.com/h1lKpqMi2S

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) May 25, 2015

To those who have & currently serve...THANK YOU. Thank you for allowing us the freedom to chase our dreams!! #MemorialDay

— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) May 25, 2015

Happy Memorial Day!! Thank you to all that have served our country... No words could ever express my gratitude. #honor

— Abby Wambach (@AbbyWambach) May 25, 2015

Salute 2 the men & woman who serve this country....thx 4 everything you do #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/8P76su3JC9

— David Ortiz (@davidortiz) May 25, 2015

Today I salute the brave men and women who gave their lives so that you and I can live in freedom.. #HappyMemorialDay pic.twitter.com/KeMhLYwtFL

— Matt Barkley (@MattBarkley) May 25, 2015

Thank you to all the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom. #MemorialDay

— Jacoby Ellsbury (@JacobyEllsbury) May 25, 2015

#MemorialDay #ThankYou pic.twitter.com/Gl0DfLYZXN

— Derek Fisher (@derekfisher) May 25, 2015

@richeisen Honor Them. Remember Them. Be Thankful for Their Sacrifices. #HonorAndRemember #ServiceAboveSelf #HonorOurFallen #SemperFi

— Jonathan Coffey (@SeattleCoffey) May 25, 2015

Thank you all for your sacrifices #MemorialDay https://t.co/kXtZM7Qb1Y

— Jose Reyes (@lamelaza_7) May 25, 2015

A big thank you to all those that have died protecting our freedom. My prayers to the families that have had to endure that loss 🇺🇸 #USA

— Nick Mangold (@nickmangold) May 25, 2015

Honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you to all who served & continue to serve. pic.twitter.com/4soCCVhWwF

— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) May 25, 2015

Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 https://t.co/8u298TNE7U

— Steve Johnson (@SJohnson831) May 25, 2015

Today we honor and remember the men and women who sacrifice to keep our country the land of the free. THANK YOU!!! #MemorialDay2015

— Nick Swisher (@NickSwisher) May 25, 2015

Just decide to have it! Happy Memorial Day. Thank god for our freedom to do what we want where we… https://t.co/wj26feUVEd

— Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) May 25, 2015

Thank You to the men and women who have served our GREAT country and continue to serve for our Freedoms.. Always remember.. #MemorialDay

— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) May 25, 2015

Happy Memorial Day!!!

— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) May 25, 2015

Thank you to the men and women who serve and have served for our country freedom we have everyday your sacrifice does not go unnoticed

— CJ SPILLER (@CJSPILLER) May 25, 2015

Remembering the ones that have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this Memorial Day. They are the true heroes! pic.twitter.com/djgbUYb4Of

— marcus smart (@smart_MS3) May 25, 2015

Happy Memorial Day !! This Line-Up Represents Many Fallen Soldiers God Bless them & their Families !!… https://t.co/Fg9bgLv40S

— Desean Jackson (@DeSeanJackson10) May 25, 2015

Let us take time to remember those who exhibited exceptional sacrifice and selflessness in... https://t.co/NUcUCM2eGa pic.twitter.com/qUYnBJ37i0

— Greg Jennings (@GregJennings) May 25, 2015

Remembering our fallen soldiers today...hope you're enjoying your Memorial Day! pic.twitter.com/oEIiO5hqmF

— Paul O'Neill (@PaulONeillYES) May 25, 2015

Happy Memorial Day!! Thank You to those who sacrificed for our freedom! God Bless!!

— Tyrod Taylor (@TyrodTaylor) May 25, 2015

Happy Memorial Day. Thank you to all Veterans. #USA pic.twitter.com/qH6687M4TN

— Evan Longoria (@Evan3Longoria) May 25, 2015

Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to everyone who has served and is serving now, including my amazing… https://t.co/gfgK6H743l

— lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) May 25, 2015

To all those who never made it home. I won't forget your service and sacrifice. #memorialday

— Eric Winston (@ericwinston) May 25, 2015

Happy Memorial Day! pic.twitter.com/Uxd1nhyqkz

— Joe Haden (@joehaden23) May 25, 2015

Never forget our true heroes #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/9R0qtMc8km

— Hope Solo (@hopesolo) May 25, 2015

We remember the lives and legacies of all those who served and died fighting for our freedom. #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/LJWDXPJfaR

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) May 25, 2015

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— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) May 25, 2015

All gave some. Some gave all.#SeahawksSalute @The_Old_Guard for setting a #MemorialDay example.

FLAGS IN! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/3VYgJcM9lN

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) May 25, 2015

Thank you to the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country! Salute. #MemorialDay #Freedom #USA pic.twitter.com/sza95BVB4X

— Vontae Davis (@vontaedavis) May 25, 2015