Soldiers are the true stars of a nation. On the 247th anniversary of American Independence Day, baseball legend Mike Trout delivered a heartfelt tribute to fallen soldiers. Mike Trout shared his tribute just a few hours before his game against the San Diego Padres. Unfortunately, his performance was disrupted by an in-game injury, causing him to exit intermittently. Trout took to social media to express his feelings.

Mike Trout has consistently shown his commitment to community service for many years. In a recent act of respect and patriotism, he paid a heartfelt tribute to both the unsung heroes working tirelessly for the nation’s betterment and the hardworking community, Folds of Honor. 

Mike Trout never stays behind

2023 marks the thirteenth year of Budweiser’s collaboration with the nonprofit Folds of Honor. On Independence Day, a video was screened at the St. Louis Cardinals’ home baseball park. This video narrated the story of Folds of Honor’s founder and the establishment of the nonprofit. budweiserusa shared the video on Instagram, acknowledging the military’s service to the nation and appreciating the nonprofit’s efforts to support military families. The $426 million star reposted the same video on his IG story along with a heartfelt message. 

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Mike captioned it, “To those who protect our country and fight for our freedom, Happy 4th of July weekend. Let’s raise a glass to @foldsofhonor for all the work they do to support military families, and to @budweiserusa for sharing their story. This Bud’s For You,” followed by the emoticon of cheers and the nation’s flag. 

Folds of Honor aims to provide educational opportunities to the families of fallen and disabled service members. The diligent organization has granted a remarkable 44,000 scholarships to military families to date. This number is significant enough to fill the Cardinals’ Busch Stadium, as highlighted in the video.

Trout’s celebration of Independence Day didn’t last long

In the first of three games against the Padres, the Angles’ star, Mike Trout, ran into trouble. He had to leave the game in the eighth inning because of a left wrist injury. This happened right after he mis-hit a pitch from Nick Martinez. The discomfort was obvious as he shook his arm right away. With manager Phil Nevin by his side, Trout then left the game.

Regarding the incident, Trout commented, “I just took a swing, and something didn’t feel right. Just waiting on the scan results and hoping for the best. I can’t describe the pain I felt. I never felt it before, ever, before this.” Despite his discomfort, the Angels’ ace remains hopeful that his injury is no more than a sprain and is eager to return to the plate to assist his team.

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After Trout made an exit from the game, Angles’ faced a brutal loss 10-3. Currently, the Angels can ill afford injuries, as they are battling to maintain their standing within their division.