November 13, 2016
Source/Philadelphia Eagles
Permanently unoccupied seat will honor veterans at Lincoln Financial Field.
At a time of what many would consider national uncertainty, the brightest constant for Americans to rely is the country's unwavering support fo the men and women who have sacrificed for our military, annually celebrated on Veterans Day.
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On Sunday, prior to the Eagles' kickoff against the Atlanta Falcons, the organization took a symbolic step to memorialize those who have served and continue to serve the United States.
To start, the team handed out fatigue-style rally towels to fans attending the game.
An exclusive look at tomorrow's #EaglesSalute Rally Towels presented by @Toyota. pic.twitter.com/98EukrF9pN
— LincolnFinancialFld (@LFFStadium) November 12, 2016
Later, joined by Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, the team dedicated a permanently unoccupied seat in honor of veterans.
As a part of #EaglesSalute, we dedicated this permanent unoccupied seat to the memory of the brave men and women who served our country. pic.twitter.com/uI6vinzMIB
— LincolnFinancialFld (@LFFStadium) November 13, 2016
Eagles all-time great safety Brian Dawkins, who recently joined the team as a full-time football operations executive, also joined team president Don Smolenski in a salute to members of the team's active game staff who are veterans.
.@BrianDawkins and #Eagles President Don Smolenski honored our game day staff members who are active/retired military this morning. pic.twitter.com/V9OQ7SLq2G
— LincolnFinancialFld (@LFFStadium) November 13, 2016
And for fans, it was a festive scene at the Linc, including a tank and an Air Force Fellows flyover.
A beautiful day for #EaglesSalute presented by @Toyota 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/I3J2wDJC49
— LincolnFinancialFld (@LFFStadium) November 13, 2016
Special thanks to the 177th Fighter Wing for today's flyover! #EaglesSalute #AFFlyover pic.twitter.com/2utIHmtu2V
— LincolnFinancialFld (@LFFStadium) November 13, 2016
