San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been appointed the recipient of the NFL’s Honor of the Service Award.
The award was first awarded in 2012 as part of the NFL’s and USA’s obligation to acknowledge and honor military and veteran society.
Kittle hosts military members for each Niner’s home game donating over 400 tickets in the last six seasons. He and his family created an app to offer free mental health services to veterans.
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George Kittle, #85 by San Francisco 49ers, responds during the second quarter to Kansas City Chiefs under the Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Kittle has also donated over $ 250,000 to military nonprofit organizations and further highlighted military organizations through my case my bricks.
“I am incredibly grateful and honored to be this year’s greeting to the service prize recipient. This is my fourth time being nominated by the 49s, which is an absolute honor because it is important for me to show gratitude and support for the military,” said Kittle in a statement. “My appreciation of the military stems from seeing my uncle Pat earn more trips with the National Guard and see firsthand how much it affected him and his family while he was abroad.
“Without my family and their unwavering support, I would not be able to create these genuine and authentic relationships with the real heroes and those who were to receive this award, the active members, veterans, taps and families who have lost loved ones In the fire line.
George Kittle sits in the audience on Wrestlemania 39 at Sofi Stadium on April 1, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Unique Nicole/Getty Images)
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Kittle was one of the three finalists who passed the Minnesota Vikings, who ran back Aaron Jones and Los Angeles Charger’s defensive end Morgan Fox.
Jones grew up in a military household; His father, Alvin, earned 29 years in the army, while his mother, Vurgess, served in 27. Jones’ older brother, 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 youth in military families.
Fox also grew up in a military community and donated 100 tickets to veterans. He has hosted members of the Wounded Warrior project at Chargers Practices.
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Kittle will be recognized by the NFL Head Certificate on Thursday, where MVP, offensive and defensive players and rookes, and the coach of the year will also be crowned.
