Local Teams Honor, Remember Servicemembers On Memorial Day

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Local sports teams around the state of Utah paid tribute to military servicewomen and servicemen on Memorial Day.

Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is held annually on the last Monday in May.

On May 30, local sports organizations honored and remembered military personnel with posts on social media.

Utah Jazz

For sacrifices big & small, we honor & remember those who have served our country in pursuit of liberty & justice for all ❤️#MemorialDay2022 pic.twitter.com/w8wxJnBQXM

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) May 30, 2022

Real Salt Lake

Not just today but every day we honor those who have served to protect our country.#RSL | #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/Ulwm9URfQL

— Real Salt Lake (@realsaltlake) May 30, 2022

Real Monarchs

Thank you to those who selflessly serve our country 🇺🇸#MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/4OGuI5JaaV

— Real Monarchs (@RealMonarchs) May 30, 2022

Utah Warriors

Thankful for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/fcIL8BpiHb

— Utah Warriors Rugby (@utwarriorsrugby) May 30, 2022

BYU Cougars

Today, we honor and remember our nation's heroes. 🇺🇸#MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/eKuDMiQi81

— BYU Cougars (@BYUCougars) May 30, 2022

We honor and remember all those who gave their lives to defend our freedom 🇺🇸#MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/pOKfuNAanS

— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) May 30, 2022

Today, we remember and honor our nation’s heroes🇺🇸#memorialday pic.twitter.com/H6h48NdwDA

— BYU Baseball (@BYUBaseball) May 30, 2022

Utah Utes

Today & every day#MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/TJyRv9Rgo8

— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) May 30, 2022

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— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) May 30, 2022

Utah State Aggies

Remembering & honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/7gXU52v9B4

— Utah State Athletics (@USUAthletics) May 30, 2022

Honor & Remember

Today, Tomorrow, Always 🇺🇸#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/0aZ72j2jZ3

— USU Football (@USUFootball) May 30, 2022

Weber State Wildcats

Remember and honor those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice.#WeAreWeber #weberstate pic.twitter.com/6dcLC3w84F

— Weber State Athletics (@weberstate) May 30, 2022

Southern Utah Thunderbirds

We, #TBirdNation , remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.#StormTheSky pic.twitter.com/HnnE9p7bLg

— SUU Thunderbirds ⚡️ (@SUUThunderbirds) May 30, 2022

Utah Tech Trailblazers

Today, and every day, we remember all the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and for our freedom. #MemorialDay 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/sgf5anSzgp

— Utah Tech Athletics (@UtahTech_Sports) May 30, 2022

Today, and every day, we remember all the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and for our freedom. #MemorialDay 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/nHxj5gggqH

— Utah Tech Football (@UtahTechFB) May 30, 2022

Today, and every day, we remember all the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and for our freedom. #MemorialDay 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/ZpngfYa91q

— Utah Tech Men's Basketball (@UtahTechMBB) May 30, 2022

Remembering and honoring all those who have sacrificed to protect and serve our country and freedom. #MemorialDay 🇺🇸 #UtahTechBlazers pic.twitter.com/cqLNwy67Fh

— Utah Tech Women's Basketball (@UtahTech_WBB) May 30, 2022

Las Vegas Aces

To all those who have sacrificed so that we may enjoy the freedoms we hold so dear, we thank you. We are forever grateful for your courage, service, and commitment. Today, and every day, we remember and honor our fallen heroes.#MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/Vlv4GfPtUm

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) May 30, 2022

Vegas Golden Knights

Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who've made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/y5Q8SjEejl

— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) May 30, 2022