Memorial Day is a day of gratitude for Americans as they thank their fallen military personnel. However, UFC veteran Tim Kennedy had a different message for his followers on this memorial day.
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Kennedy fought under the UFC, WEC, and Strikeforce, among other organizations. The 43-year-old holds an 18-6 professional record with wins over the likes of Michael Bisping, and Robbie Lawler.
He retired in 2017 after two back-to-back UFC losses against Yoel Romero and Kelvin Gastelum.
A former American soldier himself, Kennedy knows the importance of Memorial Day. Hence, the veteran ex-UFC star shared a powerful message on social media that resonated with many of his followers.
Fans react to Tim Kennedy’s Memorial Day message
On his Instagram, Tim Kennedy shared a short clip as a part of Memorial Day celebrations. The clip was a compilation of brave acts from common men who courageously stepped up and helped other human beings in distress. The compilation included a man saving someone from a drowning car, a bus driver and a homeless man both interfering and stopping suicide attempts, and an athlete entertaining a differentially abled fan.
In the caption, Tim Kennedy wrote, “A bus drivers, a homeless man, an athlete, someone passing by… heroes come in every shape and size. #memorialday #heroes”
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Fans in the comment section had warm reactions to the clip:
- Nice to see the good side of humanity which is rarely seen on SM
- It’s easy to walk or drive by. it’s hard to stop and help take the hard road every time it will feel good at the end of the day
- So powerful, thank you for posting. Sometimes we need to be reminded that there are many good people out there.
- Great things done by ordinary people place in extra ordinary circumstances
- This was beautiful and gives me just a little bit more hope for humanity
- These people were great before their actions. That’s the unlock. Be f*cking great as a daily choice so when it becomes a responsibility you can act.
- It’s good work you’re doing, Tim. I’m proud to share this America with you.
Kennedy’s post is a gentle reminder that sometimes all it takes is a bit of kindness and a bit of courage to make a difference. Those who do that are heroes and deserve our gratitude. This is the message that the UFC veteran leaves on Memorial Day.
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