'I Always Wanted to Be Exactly like Him': Actor Chris Pratt Honors His Brother Cully on Veterans Day

Will Maule : Nov 11, 2019
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"...We have the greatest armed forces the world has ever seen. It's made up of real people who joined for myriad reasons. Brave men and women who sacrifice a whole hell of a lot. Today is their day. So celebrate a veteran today ... To those currently serving and those out, thanks for your service. We appreciate you!" -Chris Pratt

[Faithwire.com] To mark this year's Veterans Day commemoration, Hollywood actor Chris Pratt penned a powerful Instagram post in tribute to the men and women of the armed forces. (Screengrab image: via Instagram-Chris Pratt)

Pratt comes from a family steeped in armed service, with several of his loved ones having spent considerable time in the military.

"This is my older brother Cully. #happyveteransday," Pratt wrote alongside a picture of his brother in uniform. "I always wanted to be exactly like him. He is a good big brother. He's always led with love."

"Growing up we wrestled for hours every day and smashed every bit of furniture in the house but never actually fought," Chris continued. "He taught me everything. He put up with me and my incessant hyperactivity and forced his friends to do the same"...

"..."The more we can look at our veterans for who they are, actual people, with siblings and parents, with children and funny pasts- the more we can approach our relationships to them with compassion and understanding..." Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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