With Memorial Day now upon us, the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s top mixed martial artists have begun giving their thoughts and thanks over social media for this day.
UFC bantamweight champion Cody “No Love” Garbrandt took to Twitter to say “O,ur Flag does not fly because the wind moves it… It flies with the last breathe of each soldier who died protecting it! ?????.”
Former UFC bantamweight champion Miesha Tate went to Twitter to state, “You’ll never be forgotten, thank you every1 who has served our country & bless those who paid the ultimate price for my freedom #MemorialDay.”
For a collection of what other fighters had to say, see the posts below.
Our Flag does not fly because the wind moves it… It flies with the last breathe of each soldier who died protecting it! ????? pic.twitter.com/BxuPOuwSCe
— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) May 29, 2017
Happy Memorial Day my friends. I tried to think of something to write here to thank the veterans… https://t.co/KjSWcqkm2J
— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) May 29, 2017
You'll never be forgotten, thank you every1 who has served our country & bless those who paid the ultimate price for my freedom #MemorialDay
— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) May 29, 2017
Our Flag does not fly because the wind blows it; It flies with the last breath of Every Soldier who died defending it. -Unknown #memorialday pic.twitter.com/ppqlP3Givg
— Tecia Torres (@TeciaTorres) May 29, 2017
Let’s be sure to recognize those of all branches who have given so much for our freedom. #memorialdayweekend pic.twitter.com/H9Rr9OSKhw
— Cain Velasquez (@cainmma) May 29, 2017
Remembering those who gave everything for us. #freedom #usa #MemorialDay2017 https://t.co/c4eCrdQoFB
— CB Dollaway (@cbdollaway) May 29, 2017
Don't forget the reason we all have today off is the same reason we can all live a life of… https://t.co/ZbtuBNfP4a
— Corey Anderson UFC (@CoreyA_MMA) May 29, 2017
Words fail to express the gratitude I have for the sacrifices that soldiers and families make to… https://t.co/gOm8gO8G6P
— Sara McMann (@Sara_McMann) May 29, 2017
To all of my veteran brothers and sisters out there,
Memorial day can be rough. For me… https://t.co/FRelV8sZzQ
— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) May 28, 2017
"Freedom isn't Free" Enjoy the day but take a moment to remember the fallen..?? #memorialday… https://t.co/IOZg6zx88X
— Daniel Jolly (@WerewolfofTX) May 29, 2017
Land of the free home of the brave. United we stand. Thank you for your support and great… https://t.co/c6bIqJCb1Y
— Tito Ortiz (@titoortiz) May 29, 2017
#happymemorialday https://t.co/qJQqrw7W9s
— Sabah Homasi (@SabahHomasi) May 29, 2017
The life regret of mine is that I've never served. Thank you all who are have served and God bless those that have died protecting me.
— Sam Alvey (@smilensam) May 29, 2017
Let’s never forget to remember the sacrifice all have given for our freedom. #memorialdayweekend pic.twitter.com/OMTpkQib8I
— Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) May 29, 2017
Thank you too all those men and women who serve and continue to serve this great country! ???????????
— Marion Reneau (@BelizeanBruiser) May 29, 2017
Thank You to my brother @perezex81 And to all of our armed forces who fight for us so we can live our lives in… https://t.co/QX1x9AyWGp
— Team Frankie Perez (@TeamFrankieP) May 29, 2017
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! ?? Celebrate.Honor.Remember https://t.co/YlcQ9vihwv
— Thiago Pitbull Alves (@ThiagoAlvesATT) May 29, 2017
