Alejandro Villanueva Stands For National Anthem despite the rest of Steelers stayed in locker room

Thank you for your service Alejandro Villanueva, a major in the United States Army, in which he served as an Army Ranger and was decorated with a Bronze Star for valor. Source: Wikipedia.org.

I highly recommend buying Alejandro Villanueva Jersey #78 and continue to support him. He’s an excellent example of a role model. Thank you for your Honor, Integrity and Courage.

Checking Twitter’s reaction, all agreed.

Alejandro Villanueva, you are the epitome of an American Veteran with a heart full of personal courage. We salute you brother! 🇺🇸

— Ryder Keedwell (@Radarrr11) September 24, 2017

I think Alejandro Villanueva is my new favorite Steeler, just sayin. 🇺🇸

— laura✨ (@lauradallas11) September 24, 2017

LT US Army Alejandro Villanueva, Ranger. When he's not winning the Bronze Star (V) he plays ball, stands for anthem, & honors his country. pic.twitter.com/IysTkmUMoy

— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) September 24, 2017

The Steelers were not on the sidelines during the national anthem. LT Alejandro Villanueva, who served in the Army, stood by the tunnel pic.twitter.com/teTCoJ3vFx

— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) September 24, 2017

U.S. Army veteran Alejandro Villanueva was the only Steelers player to stand for the anthem, salute the troops pic.twitter.com/az82mBqWbP

— USA Military (@USAMilitaryUSA) September 24, 2017

Army Rangers won't #TakeTheKnee even if they have to go it alone. Alejandro Villanueva is truly a Man of Steel! #Steelers pic.twitter.com/B1UD8TlLWP

— Bradley Scott 🇺🇸 (@Hoosiers1986) September 24, 2017

Every Pittsburgh Steeler decided not to join in the National Anthem except for one: Alejandro Villanueva, a former U.S. Army Ranger. pic.twitter.com/o43O2yh5Cs

— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 24, 2017

Pittsburgh Steelers off. tackle & former Army Ranger #AlejandroVillanueva (78) stands alone during national anthem. Please retweet support! pic.twitter.com/LC8NR6HSM9

— Patty Martin (@kissar0262) September 24, 2017

I salute you #AlejandroVillanueva for standing alone today. Thank you for your service, Sir! #Steelers #NFL pic.twitter.com/VSxJknFQ22

— Tony Quinn (@MnBruinsfan) September 24, 2017

🇺🇸HOME OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE🇺🇸#AlejandroVillanueva stood alone, honoring the flag & nation as only a true hero & soldier can. pic.twitter.com/NsxnjW9pGD

— Arizonakayte🌵 (@ArizonaKayte) September 24, 2017

Steelers stayed in locker except for #AlejandroVillanueva yet the empty bench gets more media coverage. Much respect #Villanueva 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/WB5117QClI

— Angel Chavez (@enjoboy4u) September 24, 2017

While others #TakeTheKnee or hid in the locker room, one of the Steelers, Alejandro Villanueva came out for the anthem. pic.twitter.com/p9xmPpUzso

— Banastre Tarleton (@Tarleton_exe) September 24, 2017