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Carolina Panthers to honor fallen heroes during Sunday's game

Carolina Panthers players will wear a decal with the initials of a fallen service member on their helmets Sunday when they face the Green Bay Packers to honor the memory of those who died in service to the United States.
During the game, the service members will be honored in video tribute and their loved ones will be welcomed onto the field between the first and second quarters to receive a replica helmet with the decal, signed by their player.
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“My father served 32 years in the U.S. Army, and the Armed Forces are very close to my heart,” Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said. “Our service men and women exemplify commitment, integrity, selflessness and spirit. Our team is proud to recognize all who serve and their families, whose support makes service possible, and to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.”
All fallen heroes have a connection to the Carolinas -- they were natives of the region, trained or deployed from a base in the Carolinas.
Recognized service members were identified and randomly paired with players with the help of the USO of North Carolina and Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.
This special recognition during the Sunday game is part of the Panthers and the NFL’s annual Salute to Service military appreciation campaign.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For more information about Salute to Service visit http://www.nfl.com/salute.

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