“The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.”
The quote by Jeff Miller expresses the feelings of many on Memorial Day, a time set aside to honor members of the military who died in service to their country.
Here are the best quotes, verses and inspiration in honor of Memorial Day 2019:
“Memorial Day isn’t just about honoring veterans, its honoring those who lost their lives. Veterans had the fortune of coming home. For us, that’s a reminder of when we come home we still have a responsibility to serve. It’s a continuation of service that honors our country and those who fell defending it.” - - Pete Hegseth
“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” - - John F. Kennedy
“These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.” -- Michael N. Castle
“America is hope. It is compassion. It is excellence. It is valor.” - - Paul Tsongas
“Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world. A veteran does not have that problem.” - - Ronald Reagan
“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes.” - - Maya Angelou
“A man’s country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle.” - - George William Curtis
“We can never replace them. We can never repay them. But we can always remember. And today, that is what we are doing — we remember.” - - President Donald Trump
“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” - - Elmer Davis
“Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” – John 15:13
“True patriotism isn’t cheap. It’s about taking on a fair share of the burden of keeping America going.” - - Robert Reich
“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” - - Nathan Hale
“As every generation learns anew, freedom is not free.” - - Barack Obama
“Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility.” - - Eleanor Roosevelt
“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.” - - Franklin D. Roosevelt
“On this day, take time to remember those who have fallen. But on every day after, do more; put the freedoms they died for to greater and nobler uses.” - - Richelle E. Goodrich
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