Today is a day for family and friends getting together for backyard bbq’s, beer, liquor and just an overall day of good times and good company. When you are in jail however not so much. While the rest of his former New England Patriot teammates are enjoying the holiday as best as they can, Aaron Hernandez will be staring at cement walls and bars just thinking “what if”. He will really be thinking that once his food for the day is brought to him. Hit the jump.

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Whether you are home, at a friends house, or at some big cookout in a park, odds are today you will be enjoying some good food. When you are being told what to eat however it doesn’t sound as good, which is what Hernandez is dealing with today. While awaiting trial for his murder charges he will eat like an inmate and not like a king.

Here’s the July 4th menu at the Bristol County Jail

Breakfast: Cream of Wheat, muffin
Lunch: Pizza, rice, vegetables
Dinner: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes & gravy, vegetables, fruit

That is a far cry from what he would be doing today about two years ago. I don’t think anyone is feeling sorry for him though.