George Kittle Sending Family of Fallen Soldier to Super Bowl in Incredible Gesture
By Sean Facey
Even with his team preparing to take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, George Kittle is still giving back to the community.
The San Francisco 49ers tight end is sending the family of a US soldier who was killed in action to the big game.
George Kittle gifts Super Bowl trip to family of fallen soldier. https://t.co/VKNLkLgxp0 pic.twitter.com/1b8YBusbYJ
— theScore (@theScore) January 25, 2020
It's an absolutely incredible gesture of kindness that serves as a reminder of football's use as tool for good.
Sgt. Martin LaMar died over nine years ago while on his second tour in Iraq, leaving behind his wife and five kids. It's heartwarming to see Kittle doing his best to treat them.
George Kittle is working with USAA and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors to bring the wife of Army Sgt. Martin “Mick” LaMar and her 16-year-old son to Super Bowl LIV. LaMar was shot and killed on his second tour of duty in Iraq in Jan. 2011.https://t.co/SAouDFyaZ8
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 25, 2020
The superstar tight end, who has plenty of family members who have served in the armed forces, has been involved with USAA and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors in an attempt to give back to the community, especially those who have experienced loss.
Though plenty of people will be rooting against him come the first Sunday of February, it's important to remember the gestures like these. It's this type of giving that helps bring joy into the lives of people who have gone through tough times.