FAMOUS MEMORIAL DAY QUOTES

“In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” – Unknown

“The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender or submission.” – John F. Kennedy

“Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.” – Adlai Stevenson

“They hover as a cloud of witnesses above this Nation.” – Henry Ward Beecher

“I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.” – Bob Riley

“Our debt to the heroic men and women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” – Harry S. Truman

“The brave die never, though they sleep in dust: Their courage nerves a thousand living men.” – Minot J. Savage

“Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.” – George S. Patton Jr.

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” – Joseph Campbell

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” – Elmer Davis

“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” – John F. Kennedy

“The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.” – Benjamin Disraeli

“The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” – Jeff Miller NEW YEAR WISHING QUOTES

“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

“Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor souls who neither enjoy much nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.” – Theodore Roosevelt

“Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” – Nelson Mandela

“The greatest glory of a free-born people is to transmit that freedom to their children.” – William Havard

“On this Memorial Day, let us honor those who gave their lives for our country. My their selfless sacrifice inspire us to always strive for a better nation and a better world.” – Unknown

“We owe our lives, liberty, and happiness to the men and women who served and protected our country. Thank you for your sacrifice and dedication. Happy Memorial Day.” – Unknown

“Memorial Day is not just a day off from work or a time for barbecue. It is a day to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom.” – Unknown

“Freedom is the oxygen of the soul.” – Moshe Dayan

“True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” – Arthur Ashe

“In the face of impossible odds, people who love this country can change it.” – Barack Obama

“A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with their freedom.” – Bob Dylan

“The American flag represents all of us and all the values we hold sacred. May we always remember and honor those who have fought and sacrificed to defend it.” – Unknown

“Today, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Let us never forget their courage and dedication to our country.” – Unknown

“Memorial Day is a time to remember, reflect, and honor the fallen heroes who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. May their sacrifice never be forgotten.” – Unknown