Rams’ Matthew Stafford makes memorable moment for military members before game vs. Chargers

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows A football player in a blue and yellow uniform shakes hands with a man, while surrounded by fans and media members on the sideline, Image 2 shows Matthew Stafford wearing a blue Rams jersey and waving to the crowd on the field — Matthew Stafford shows patriotism ahead of a game against the Chargers.

Before Matthew Stafford took the field for the Rams Salute to Service game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, he was seen welcoming members of the military.

He and his wife Kelly purchased a suite for the 10 active-duty and veteran Navy Seals and their guests before Sunday’s 24-9 victory, where he completed 17 of 25 passes for 157 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.

“They’re ultra important to us being able to live the lives that we live,” Stafford said to California Post senior sports reporter Michael Duarte. “[My] grandfather served. Got a brother-in-law that served. So a lot of people that I know closely, that mean a lot to me have sacrificed a lot to let us live the way we live. Always trying to give back any opportunity that we can.”

Matthew Stafford welcoming members of the Military before Sunday’s game against the Chargers. X / @abc7curt

After he was done doing his traditional pregame welcome with his daughters, Stafford went and shook the military members’ hands.

His daughters were seen wearing customized, grey camouflage jersey’s that read “Freedom” across the chest and also showed their support with “Thank you” on the back nameplate.

While Matthew went back on the field to prepare for the game, Kelly continued hanging out with the military members on the field.

Matthew Stafford walking off the field after a 24-9 victory against the Chargers on Sunday. AP Photo/Caroline Brehman

According to the Rams press release, the military members had an opportunity to take pictures on the field with the Stafford family, and also received customized shirts that were provided by the Staffords.

Aside from the military members receiving a moment they’ll remember forever from the Staffords, the Rams were paying tribute to the military throughout the game.

The National Anthem was sung by the “VOICES OF SERVICE” which is a four-member vocal group that is made up of military veteran members. The “CORPS COLOR GUARD” presented the nation’s colors and performed during the third quarter.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford leads his team back to .500 with a 24-9 victory against the Chargers on Sunday. AP Photo/Caroline Brehman

During halftime, the team honored six different Purple Heart recipients, that included Nicholas Dockery, Dennis Cavaltera, Bladimir Rodríguez, Osman Lima, Simon L. Sandoval, and Uriel Lemus.

With the Rams knocking off the Chargers, they have now won two games in a row for the first time this season and are back at .500 with a 4-4 record.