Chris Pratt paid a poignant tribute to the armed forces on Memorial Day (31.05.21).
Chris Pratt
The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' star took a moment to remember the fallen military personnel who have lost their lives serving in the United States Armed Forces.
The 41-year-old actor called on his 30.8 million followers to join him in remembering those who sacrificed their lives for their country, and the importance of instilling "gratitude into the minds of our youth".
In a lengthy Instagram post, he began: "I saw these images on @timkennedymma feed. Please, look at each one. Pause, give them your consideration. America’s exceptional armed forces have altered the course of the world for the better. From the Union Army defeating slave owning confederates, to the Greatest Generation and her Allies vanquishing the Nazis or our special operators hunting down the perpetrators of 9/11. We count the names of each fallen solider lest they be countless. They are the good guys. They run to the sound of gunfire. They know pain and suffering we never will. They have given us the most free and decent society planet earth has ever seen. We run the risk of losing that decency when we fail to instill gratitude in the minds of our youth or the perspective of what it actually means to be free- should they never learn of the selfless sacrifice of our armed service members in the face of oppressive evil. So join me in showing support for our fallen. Take a quiet moment to really consider the sacrifice. (sic)"
Chris also asked those who wish to "b**** and moan" in the comments section to consider that their "free expression is paid for in blood".
He added: "And if you use the comments section on posts like this to b**** and moan about America please understand there are countries in the world where criticizing your government will get you killed or imprisoned. Criticism is a right and necessity in amending the flawed systems of man. So by all means, let your voice be heard. But never forget your right to free expression is paid for in blood. May God give their souls rest, and may they live in our memories this weekend and always. (sic)"
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