Families of fallen heroes surprised with custom jerseys honoring loved ones

Head coach Dan Quinn and the Atlanta Falcons invited 94 families in the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) to Mercedes-Benz Stadium where they received custom, military themed jerseys honoring their loved ones. The evening is one part of a larger weekend full of events for the families.

Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
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Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
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Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
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Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
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Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
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Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
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Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
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Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
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Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
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Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
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Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
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Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
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Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
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Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)
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Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons)

Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
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Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
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Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
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Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
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Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
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Scenes from the Atlanta Falcons TAPS evening hosted for the families of fallen heroes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 22, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)

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