In all the excitement, this can't be forgotten

[bigdog10]

This was absolutely incredible at the game.  Such a great response from fans in all colors and seeing those family members crying was really emotional.  Seeing them honored really put into perspective that there are bigger things in life than a football game.  

The panthers do a great job of recognizing our heroes:  active and fallen.  

[Hogmolliesmaht]

We need to do more as a country for these great patriots, but Kudos to the NFL and the Panthers.

I'm a vet too, even though I didn't do anything close to what these kids did in Iraq and Afghanistan, so I know first hand that these kids are no different than any of your neighbors, except  the sacrifices they make are exponentially greater than most civilians can even imagine. While millions of Americans are sitting at home worrying about what the Kardashians are doing, these kids are living in the dirt for months at a time without a shower, with no TV, no radio, no  newspapers, and worst of all, no beer or women to relax with. And BTW, they are also surrounded by people who are trying to kill them. WE CAN NEVER DO ENOUGH!

[ctrcat]

Hear hear!!!

[SCPantherFan]

It was very emotional seeing those family members represent their fallen heroes.

[PoundCat]

http://m.panthers.com/news/article-2/What-We-Learned-Panthers-vs-Packers/6e9b1125-4b8d-42f9-a968-a4b823c98a24

There is a photo gallery on this page with all the signed helmets and bios of the honored veterans. Very touching

[TheWiz]

thats beautiful man

[Panthro]

This was done with a lot of class. Good job Panthers. Weirdly...Someone started dicing an onion right in front of me during that tribute...

 

[SCP]

I got choked up when they came on the field.

[SmokinwithWilly]

This should have easily been ESPN's top play of the day. 

[Future of the Funchise]

Classiest organization from top to bottom in the league

[Jump Zone]

I was okay until I saw the family members tearing up/crying- much respect to them and thanks to the Panthers for doing this.

[Raskle]

This is definitely one thing I hope the rest of the league manages to copycat us on. It's pure class, and I think every team in the league should follow suit.

[CatMan72]

A lot of teams show support for our military but the Panthers took it to the next level.

[w280sax]

Nice article here on the panthers tribute last week.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25367087/the-panthers----just-like-their-coach----are-a-team-built-around-service