Memorial Sayings in 2024

Over all our happy country – over all our Nation spread, is a band of noble heroes– is our Army of the Dead.

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.

It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.

The patriot’s blood is the seed of freedom’s tree

America without her soliders would be like God without His angels.

I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.

Ceremonies are important. But our gratitude has to be more than visits to the troops, and once-a-year Memorial Day ceremonies. We honor the dead best by treating the living well.

I love America more than any other country in the world, and exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.

Heroism is not only in the man, but in the occasion.

My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.