Apple CEO Tim Cook released his annual Memorial Day tribute on X, continuing a long tradition of recognizing America’s service members on national holidays of remembrance. Read his message below.
Tim Cook joins Memorial Day tributes.
Every year on Memorial Day, Tim Cook posts a message honoring fallen American soldiers. Earlier today, he shared this year’s message, saying the sacrifice of fallen soldiers is “the foundation of the freedom we enjoy.”
You can see Cook’s message below:
Tim Cook’s celebration of National Memorial Days is a tradition he has maintained for years, with messages shared on days like Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
Last year, he paid tribute to veterans by thanking “those who courageously served our country.” In the past, he has also shared images of veterans working at Apple.
Here is Cook’s Veterans Day 2016 message:
Unlike last year, when his Memorial Day message was met with numerous politically charged, critical responses, this year’s message received mostly supportive, apolitical responses focused on the holiday itself.
This can likely be explained by the timing of President Trump’s tariff announcements last year, which took place in late April and were still dominating discussions as of Memorial Day.
And while Tim Cook’s relationship with the Trump administration remains a source of criticism among some users, this year’s responses seem less confrontational overall.
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