Patriots Nominate Security Staffer, Veteran For Salute To Service Award

FOXBOROUGH, MA — The New England Patriots have announced their nomination for the 2025 Salute to Service Award.

The team has nominated security staffer Fred Waggett.

Waggett has been a steadfast member of the Patriots security team since 2009 and is a veteran who served in both the United States Army and Navy.

After each event at Gillette Stadium, he places flowers at the POW/MIA seat as a tribute. On Memorial Day, he ensures fresh flowers are placed there.

When the north end zone was renovated and the Row of Honor relocated, Fred saw an opportunity to preserve and extend its legacy. He secured the original POW/MIA seat and arranged for its permanent display in Foxborough with a commemorative plaque.

Each year, the Salute to Service Award recognizes NFL players, coaches, staff and alumni who make exceptional efforts to honor and support military and veteran communities.

Fans have the opportunity to honor through action, helping determine the award’s three finalists by voting for their favorite nominee. One vote per day for each nominee is permitted.

The three finalists will be announced in January, and the recipient will be recognized at NFL Honors, a primetime awards special to air nationally during the week of Super Bowl LX.