San Francisco’s tight winger 49ers George Kittle has been appointed recipient of the NFL Sévice to service.
The prize was awarded for the first time in 2012 as part of the commitment of the NFL and the USAA to recognize and honor the military community and veteran.
Kittle welcomes military members for each home match of the Niners, giving more than 400 tickets in the last six seasons. He and his family have created an application to offer free mental health services to veterans.
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George Kittle, n ° 85 of the 49ers of San Francisco, reacts during the second quarter against the Chiefs of Kansas City during the Super Bowl LVIII at the Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas. (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)
Kittle also made a donation of more than $ 250,000 to military non -profit organizations and also highlighted military organizations through my cause my crampons.
“I am incredibly grateful and honored to be the recipient of the Salute To Service Award for this year. It is my fourth time nominated by the 49ers, which is an absolute honor because it is important for me to be gratitude and support for soldiers, “Kitle said in a statement. “My appreciation for the soldiers comes from looking at my uncle Pat to make several tours with the National Guard and to see in first hand how it had an impact on him and his family while he was abroad.
“Without my family and their unwavering support, I would not be able to create these authentic and authentic relationships with real heroes and those who should receive this award, members in active service, veterans, taps and families who have lost those in the line of fire.
George Kittle seated in the public of Wrestlemania 39 at the Sofi stadium on April 1, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Unique images of Nicole / Getty)
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Kittle was one of the three finalists, beating the Vikings of Minnesota, Aaron Jones and Los Angeles Chargers, defensive winger Morgan Fox.
Jones grew up in a military household; His father, Alvin, served 29 years in the army, while his mother, Vurgess, served for 27 years. The older brother of Jones, Xavier, serves in the air force. Jones and his twin brother Alvin Jr., founded the A&A All The Way Foundation in 2020 to support young people from the families of soldiers.
Fox also grew up in a military community and donated 100 tickets to veterans. He welcomed members of the Wounded Warrior project at Chargers Practices.
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Kittle will be recognized during the honors of the NFL on Thursday, where the MVP, the players and offensive and defensive recruits and the year coach will also be crowned.
