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105 PATRIOTIC MEMORIAL DAY QUOTES, MESSAGES AND SAYINGS TO HONOR OUR NATION'S
VETERANS

These Memorial Day quotes will help you remember the true meaning of the
holiday.
 * Author:
   Maryn Liles
 * Updated:
   Feb 22, 2024




On Monday, May 27, 2024, Americans across the country will celebrate the brave
servicemen and servicewomen who died defending our country. Memorial Day Weekend
is the unofficial start of summer, often a weekend filled with family
get-togethers, pool parties, parades, and backyard cookouts. But the true
meaning of Memorial Day is a much more solemn occasion. It’s a day of
remembrance to honor the sacrifice made by the men and women who have died
during their service in the United States military.

Whether you celebrate by hosting a backyard BBQ get-together or having a simple
and intimate moment of silence with your loved ones, Memorial Day is a special
time to honor America's history and commemorate the bravery, courage and honor
of our troops, as the following Memorial Day quotes show. Even though the
holiday is a time to celebrate the freedom we have in America, we should never
forget that that very freedom came at the expense of the brave heroes who lost
their lives fighting to protect it. Considering the somber meaning behind the
holiday, wishing someone a “Happy Memorial Day” could be considered insensitive.

We’ve gathered a list of the most dignified and patriotic Memorial Day quotes,
messages and greetings to offer to honor our nation's veterans who sacrificed
everything to fight for our freedom as Americans. What should you say instead of
“Happy Memorial Day?” The Memorial Day quotes listed below honor those
servicemen and servicewomen who never came home. There are messages that you can
share with the parents or loved ones of a warrior killed in action, Memorial Day
greetings that you can use in a speech honoring the fallen, and sayings that you
can use on an invitation for a Memorial Day Weekend party. Combine them with one
of these patriotic Memorial Day quotes or Memorial Day Instagram captions to
honor those who gave their all.








CONTENTS

 * 50 Memorial Day Quotes
 * 55 Memorial Day Messages


50 MEMORIAL DAY QUOTES

1. “Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay.”-
Barack Obama

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2. “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest
appreciation is not to utter the words, but to live by them.” - John F. Kennedy

3. "Heroism is not only in the man, but in the occasion."- Calvin Coolidge

4. "Never throughout history has a man who lived a life of ease left a name
worth remembering."- Theodore Roosevelt

5. "Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that
men have died to win them."- Franklin D. Roosevelt

6. “No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its
preservation.”- General Douglas MacArthur

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

8. "A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than
oneself."- Joseph Campbell

9. “Never was so much owed by so many few.”- Winston Churchill

10. “The patriot’s blood is the seed of freedom’s tree.” -Thomas Campbell

11. “Home of the free, because of the brave.” - Unknown






Related: How to Celebrate Memorial Day With Kids

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12. “To those in uniform serving today and to those who have served in the past,
we honor you today and every day.”- Unknown

13. "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."- Norman Schwarzkopf

14."The brave die never, though they sleep in dust, their courage nerves a
thousand living men."- Minot J. Savage

15. “May we never forget freedom isn't free."- Unknown

16. “No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.”- James Allen






Related: Memorial Day History

17. “Veterans are a symbol of what makes our nation great, and we must never
forget all they have done to ensure our freedom.”- Rodney Frelinghuysen

18. "Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last
breath of each soldier who died protecting it."- Unknown

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

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






Related: 60+ Discounts, Deals and Free Meals for Veterans on Memorial Day 

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21. "For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and
made immortal their patriotism and their virtue."- James A. Garfield

22. "Who kept the faith and fought the fight; The glory theirs, the duty ours."-
Wallace Bruce

23. "This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home
of the brave."- Elmer Davis

24. "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."- Jennifer M. Granholm

25. “Heroism doesn’t always happen in a burst of glory. Sometimes small triumphs
and large hearts change the course of history.”- Mary Roach

26. "Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the
deepest valleys; look on them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by
you even unto death."- Sun Tzu






Related: The Best Memorial Day Instagram Captions

27. "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to
live taking the form of readiness to die."- G.K. Chesterton

28. "Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil
and steady dedication of a lifetime."- Adlai Stevenson II

29. "And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory
lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave."- Joseph Rodman Drake

30. “America without her soldiers would be like God without His angels.”-
Claudia Pemberton






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31. "So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart, I shall
say that life is good."- Helen Keller

32. "Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory there would be no
civilization, no future."- Elie Wiesel

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

34. “Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when
hate for people other than your own comes first.”- Charles de Gaulle

35. “I believe our flag is more than just cloth and ink. It is a universally
recognized symbol that stands for liberty, and freedom. It is the history of our
nation, and it’s marked by the blood of those who died defending it.”- John
Thune






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Military

36. “The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has
earned them our lasting gratitude.”- Jeff Miller

37. "I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism."- Bob
Riley

38. "There is nothing nobler than risking your life for your country."- Nick
Lampson

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

40. "My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you
can do for your country."- John F. Kennedy






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41. "In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence
of our friends."- Martin Luther King, Jr.

42. "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."- Nathan
Hale

43. "There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with what is right
in America."- William J. Clinton

44. "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government
when it deserves it."- Mark Twain

45. "What I can do for my country, I am willing to do."- Christopher Gadsen

46. “A man is a patriot if his heart beats true to his country.” - Charles E.
Jefferson

47. “Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives.”- John Adams

48. “If you want to thank a soldier, be the kind of American worth fighting
for.” - Unknown






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49. “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We did not
pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected,
and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years
telling our children and our children’s children what it was once like in the
United States where men were free.”- Ronald Reagan

50. “Let their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored.” - Daniel
Webster







55 MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGES

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1. Let us remember all our heroes who have left us while fighting for our
country.

2. Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for
our freedom.

3. This Memorial Day, we remember those heroes who courageously gave their
lives.

4. In honor of those who fought for our freedom until their dying breath, we
remember and thank them on this Memorial Day.

5. Fallen, but not forgotten.

6. Join us today to count our blessings and stand proud.

7. This Memorial Day, our deepest gratitude goes to the fallen men and women who
gave the citizens of the United States a chance to make this world a better
place.







8. Let us gather together in celebration and remembrance of our heroes who have
fallen.

9. Let’s take a moment of silence to remember and honor the sacrifices of the
thousands of men and women who gave up their lives for our country.

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10. Join us this Memorial Day as we remember and honor our heroes.




11. We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.

12. We are forever grateful for the ultimate sacrifice of those who died for our
country. May their courage and dedication never be forgotten.




13. Let’s remember our fallen service members with pride this Memorial Day.

14. The brave hearts never die… they sleep in the embrace of their soil.




15. Thank you to all those who have guarded my freedom and peace.

Related: Red, White, And Blue Desserts for Your Memorial Day Cookout

16. Our flag doesn’t fly because the wind moves it, but because of the last
breath of each soldier who died protecting it.




17. Take a moment this Memorial Day weekend to honor those who served our nation
and are no longer with us.




18. If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English,
thank a soldier.

19. Join us in praise of the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in
the name of the United States of America.




20. Each Memorial Day, we honor those who died for the United States. May their
sacrifice be a constant reminder of things that matter.

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21. To the brave men and women we have lost: You are forever in our hearts and
minds. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.




22. May this Memorial Day bring you good memories of your son. We are forever
grateful for his service to our country and his great courage.

23. This Memorial Day and every day, we appreciate all the great deeds and
sacrifices done to grant us a chance to enjoy freedom.




24. On Memorial Day, we remember those fallen heroes who left a mark on our
history.




25. Land of the free, because of the brave.

26. In honor of Memorial Day, let us take inspiration from the brave soldiers
who gave up their lives and become good citizens of our nation.

27. Today is a day to honor every patriot who shed his or her blood for the
freedom of our country. Let’s bow our heads with respect in remembrance of all
those men and women.






28. Never forget the price we’ve paid for our independence.

29. Today is the day to thank all those who died for our freedom—we will never
forget their sacrifices.

30. This Memorial Day, we thank the fallen heroes of America who gave their
lives to serve the nation.




31. Real heroes never die. They always live in our hearts to inspire us,
motivate us, and guide us in our lives.




32. Join us this Memorial Day as we remember and honor those who made the
ultimate sacrifice.

33. Remember our fallen heroes on Memorial Day. They are the reason that we are
free.




34. We should strive to live by the liberties and principles for which our
bravest soldiers fell.

35. We salute our fallen and give thanks for our freedom on this Memorial Day.




36. We appreciate all the great deeds and sacrifices of our fallen heroes that
grant us a chance to enjoy freedom.




37. The blood and sweat of our patriots sowed the seeds of the blessings of
freedom and prosperity we enjoy today. May those brave heroes never be
forgotten, on Memorial Day and every day.

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38. On Memorial Day, we thank all the servicemen and women who are no longer
with us for protecting our country by giving away their lives.

39. Let Memorial Day be a day to count our blessings and remember those who
serve to protect our country and our freedom.

40. They never came back, their silence lives on. We remember the fallen this
Memorial Day.






41. As you enjoy this weekend, the unofficial start of summer, remember what
Memorial Day is really about: Those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our
country.

42. We owe so much to those fallen heroes that we can never repay. Remember them
with honor this Memorial Day.

43. May each one of us take inspiration this Memorial Day from the patriotism of
the brave soldiers who died for our country.






44. To the loved ones we have lost: You are forever in our hearts and minds.
Your service and sacrifice to our country will never be forgotten.

45. Take a moment this weekend to honor those who served our nation and are no
longer with us.

46. Remember all our uniformed heroes this Memorial Day who made the last
sacrifices to defend our country.




47. Our deepest gratitude goes to our beloved sons and daughters who gave us a
chance to make this world a better place.




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48. On Memorial Day, we keep alive the memory of those who died for our country.




49. Their peace lives in our hearts. Honor America’s heroes by repaying them for
what they did with your respect this Memorial Day.




50. Nothing is more patriotic than laying down your life for the sake of your
country. On Memorial Day, we remember those brave souls.

51.  America stands strong thanks to the sacrifice of many. Today, we honor all
who served and gave their lives to protect our freedoms.




52. No words can compensate for the loss of the brave men and women who
sacrificed their lives. We respect them, honor them, and forever remember them.




53. Memorial Day will always be an important day in the history of America—the
day to remember with glory all of those who fought for our nation and sacrificed
their lives.




54. May the memories of your daughters and sons give us the strength and
motivation to continue working to make our country a better place.

55. We all owe a debt to those brave heroes who fought for our country and gave
their all. We can never repay them for their bravery and dedication.




Next, test your knowledge with these Memorial Day trivia questions.

With reporting by Michelle Parkerton.




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