Patriots quarterback Drake Maye surprised a military veteran with a trip to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans in February in a heart-warming gesture that was caught on camera.

As a part of the NFL Salute to Service, Maye surprised the former combat medic with two tickets to this year’s Super Bowl in New Orleans. The video, which was shot inside American Legion Post 17 in Portland, Maine, shows Jabaut talking about his time serving the country in the Army.

Drake Maye showed love for a very important member of Patriots Nation. The quarterback surprised former combat medic Matt Jabaut, who served for nearly a decade, with two tickets to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.

Named “Restaurant City” in 2018, Portland, Maine has again received food honors with a top ... reviewers on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period. The top honor went to New Orleans, Louisiana, known for its blend of Cajun and Creole foods, from gumbo ...

Named “Restaurant City” in 2018, Portland, Maine has again received food honors ... The top honor went to New Orleans, Louisiana, known for its blend of Cajun and Creole foods, from gumbo ...

While Drake Maye won't be playing in Super Bowl LIX, the Patriots rookie quarterback surprised a New England Army veteran with tickets to the big game.

Matt Jabaut was surprised by Maye, the New England Patriots quarterback, who presented him with two tickets to this year's Super Bowl.

Annette Tzouvelis (left) and Joanna K. Tzouvelis, food and dining reporter for Wicked Local at Old Wive's Tale, the speakeasy within Seamark at Encore Boston Harbor in Everett. Known for its lobster and seafood, Portland, Maine, also made the “Best of the Best” food list by taking the eighth place.

Tripadvisor recently released its Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Destination Awards and Boston and Portland, Maine ranked among the 10 best food destinations in the U.S. Boston ranked No. 6 and Portland ranked No. 8.

The NFL has made it a cause to see that worthy fans get a chance to see the Super Bowl. A recent example saw New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye surprise a fan of the team and military vet with Super Bowl tickets and a trip to New Orleans next month. There is a connection between Maye and the military, as his grandfather served in the Navy.

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