May is the time of year when many college and high school students take part in graduation ceremonies, but due to the outbreak of COVID-19, these events are unable to take place as normal.
Instead, many schools are getting creative by putting on virtual ceremonies and finding other ways to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2020 class.
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Two nationally televised specials honoring the 2020 graduates aired over the weekend. Included in those programs were messages from NBA superstar LeBron James, actor Keegan-Michael Key, former President Barack Obama and several others.
The New England Patriots posted a video Monday with their own uplifting message to the class of 2020. Featured in the video are Patriots owner Robert Kraft, as well as players Julian Edelman, James White, David Andrews and Devin McCourty.
“2020 graduates, you are all patriots and true champions,” Kraft said. “Congratulations.”
Check out the video in the tweet below: