Stars kick off summer with Memorial Day fun in the sun

The weather is heating up and even celebrities have to take a day off every now and then… with many starting summer earlier than the calendar indicates.

Tom Brady knew exactly how he wanted to spend his long weekend… taking off his shirt and landing on a wakeboard with a big grin on his face. I love that ocean breeze in your hair, Tom!

In the meantime, Sofia Vergara took a photo with her little dog… and wished everyone a happy holiday – apparently enjoying the day with a good friend of hers.

Lindsay Lohan, Kate Hudson And Cindy Crawford all posted beach photos too… swimsuits on and ready for a cool dip — a great way to spend the weekend.

Still, other celebrities decided to focus on the holiday’s true meaning: a way to honor soldiers who died in battle. Matthew McConaughey posted a photo of herself at the University of Texas Longhorns football stadium with the message “respect and remember.”

There are also a lot of messages like that… from stars like Melissa Joan Hart, Bette Midler, Blake Shelton and more — another great way to celebrate FWIW day.