A Collection Of Memorial Day Quotes To Say Thanks To Veterans

One of the most meaningful federal holidays in the United States is Memorial Day. It's a day to pay tribute to and remember those who died while serving in the armed forces.

The national holiday honors people who gave their lives while serving in a number of important historical conflicts, including the American Civil War, World War II, and more contemporary wars. A lot of us get together as a community to attend parades, pay respects at monuments, or have get-togethers like picnics or barbecues for our loved ones. Other comparable holidays that celebrate individuals who have served in the armed forces, such as Veterans Day, also revolve around this theme of remembrance.

The appropriate words can help create a moment, whether you're looking for something to share with loved ones or organizing an event to honor our dead warriors on Memorial Day. These are the series of Memorial Day thank you quotes to talk on that special day.

 

• Without its military, America would resemble God without His angels. -Pemberton, Claudia

• Patriotism is the calm, steady dedication of a lifetime, not fleeting, irrational bursts of emotion. - Adlai Stevenson II

• For me, the ultimate kind of patriotism is sacrifice. -Rick Riley

• Nothing is more honorable than putting your life in danger for your nation. -Lampson, Nick

• Men suffered here so that a country could exist. - Herbert Hoover

• Not every heroic deed is crowned with glory. Little victories and big hearts can occasionally alter the path of history. -Mary Roach

• Heroes leave behind a wonderful name and a fantastic example to follow. This is their legacy. -From Benjamin Disraeli

• While expressing our gratitude, we must never lose sight of the fact that living by our words is the truest expression of appreciation. -The late John F. Kennedy

• This year's Memorial Day is particularly significant because it serves as a constant reminder of the enormous sacrifices made by the men and women in the armed forces to protect our way of life. -Hayes, Robin

• Our Army of the Dead is a group of brave heroes that guard our beautiful nation as a whole. -Will Carleton

• Never before had soldiers traveled across the oceans to a distant country to fight for a cause they understood was fundamental to humankind and one they did not pretend was uniquely their own.- Woodrow Wilson

• Respect to every soldier and sailor who valiantly defends the interests of his nation.- From Abraham Lincoln

• We are grateful to the veteran for valiantly carrying out their duty so that the rest of us can enjoy our freedoms.-Unknown

• Courageous men and women have taken up arms throughout American history to safeguard, defend, and uphold these fundamental values, which are the foundation of our freedoms as a country.–George W. Bush

• True heroes don't have capes on.- Unknown

• A nation will not last long if its heroes are not honored.- From Abraham Lincoln

• Real bravery is incredibly calm and unflashy. It is the desire to serve others above all else, no matter the cost, rather than the need to outperform everyone else.-Arthur Ashe

• Whose honor it is, our responsibility it is; who fought the war and preserved the faith.Wallace Bruce

• Fallen heroes embody the essence of a country with a rich legacy of honor and loyalty.-With Michael N. Castle

• Being an American makes me proud since I know that I am free. And I will never forget the men who gave me that right by their deaths - Lee Greenwood, "Thank God It's America!"

• We owe them all, even though we don't know them all.- Unknown

• The land of the free will only continue to be this nation as long as the brave call it home.- Elmer Davis

• We will never be able to adequately compensate our country's fallen warriors for their sacrifice. However, we have to and can honor their sacrifice.-The President

• True soldiers fight because they love what lies behind them, not because they hate what is in front of them.- Chesterton, G.K.

• When we give thanks, we must never lose sight of the fact that living by our words is the truest form of appreciation.-The late John F. Kennedy

• These three sacred words—duty, honor, and country—respectfully prescribe what you should be, what you can be, and what you will be.-General Douglas MacArthur

• The duty and privilege of carrying arms for one's nation is the highest for a citizen.- Patton, George S. Jr.

• The courageous men and women who have defended our country are someone we will never be able to repay. They have our sincere appreciation.- President Harry S. Truman

• Rain will pour from the eyes of a powerful nation on your burial, according to Thomas William Parsons

• Those who give their lives in defense of others loom over the country like a cloud of witnesses.-Beecher, Henry Ward

• A hero is a person who is aware of the responsibilities that freedom entails.- Bob Dylan

• Heroes leave behind a wonderful name and a fantastic example to follow. This is their legacy.- From Benjamin Disraeli

• We are all just regular individuals without heroes, and we have no idea how far we can go. — Malamud, Bernard

• It is dedicated to the valiant warriors who fought here, both alive and dead, well beyond our meager ability to add to or take away from it. The world will not take much notice of what we say or remember for very long, but what they did here will always be remembered.– Theodore Roosevelt

• The realization of a job well done and the love of one's fellow humans was greater than honor, grandeur, and the iron grip of history. — Richard Watson Gilder

• On the battlefield, the armed forces pledge to never abandon a soldier. Let it be our national vow to leave no veteran behind when they return home. — Dan Lipinski

• A guy is unfit to live if he hasn't found something for which he would die. — King, Martin Luther Jr.

• My only sorrow is that I only have one life left to sacrifice for my nation. — Nathan Hale

Final Words

Memorial Day provides us with an ideal chance to pause, reflect, and honor those who have contributed to the life we have been blessed with. On Memorial Day, these well-known and motivational sayings are a wonderful way to express gratitude. We hope you enjoy your Memorial Day weekend, whether you're spending it at the parade with loved ones or entertaining close friends at your house.

These are a few great celebration quotes; but Memorial Day Worksheets have more, of course. Otherwise, finding some craft ideas for kids to not only kill time but also learn something related to Memorial Day via Memorial Day crafts for kids here.