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43 Quotes to Honor Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend is here. Are you trying to find the right words to express your gratitude for the holiday? Memorial Day is a wonderful time to remember and honor the courageous individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice. Using quotes is a great way to show respect for those service men and women loss in the line of duty. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following quotes for Memorial Day.   

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  1. “We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.” —Unknown
  2. “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
  3. “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude.” — Harry S. Truman
  4. “Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” — Unknown
  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. “It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God such men lived.”- George S. Patton
  7. “The wind is us ― it gathers and remembers all our voices, then send them talking and telling through the leaves and the fields.” ― Truman Capote
  8. “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” — Joseph Campbell
  9. “May we never forget freedom isn’t free.” —Unknown
  10. “The patriot’s blood is the seed of freedom’s tree.” — Thomas Campbell
  11. “The brave die never, though they sleep in dust: Their courage nerves a thousand living men.” — Minot J. Savage
  12. “One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, one Nation, evermore!” — Oliver Wendell Holmes
  13. “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
  14. “The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.” — Benjamin Disraeli
  15. “The legacy of brave men and women who have fought and died for their country is the freedom we enjoy as Americans.” – Lucian Adams
  16. “Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay.”- Barack Obama
  17. “They are not dead who live in the hearts they leave behind.” — Tuscarora Proverb
  18. “Think about the past and consider the sacrifices men and women in the military have made for us.” – Gary G. Wetzel
  19. “I got to fight on till I leave here, and I hope I leave some footprints.” — Mattie Jones
  20. “Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
  21. “Let their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored.” — Daniel Webster
  22. “For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue.” —James A. Garfield
  23. “Americans may not only pay tribute to our honored dead but also unite in prayer for success in our search for a just and lasting peace.” — John F. Kennedy, “Prayer for Peace,” Memorial Day 1962
  24. “Whether we observe the occasion through public ceremony or through private prayer, Memorial Day leaves few hearts unmoved. Each of the patriots whom we remember on this day was first a beloved son or daughter, a brother or sister, or a spouse, friend, and neighbor.” – George H.W. Bush
  25. “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” — Nathan Hale
  26. “All gave some; some gave all. Remember them this Memorial Day.” — Unknown
  27. “Their sacrifice was the ultimate act of love for their country. May we always remember them.” — Unknown
  28. “Their silent graves speak louder than any words ever could. Remember them.” — Unknown
  29. “It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us, that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here gave the last full measure of devotion, that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain.” – Abraham Lincoln
  30. “Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness.” — Napoleon Hill
  31. “May we never forget our fallen comrades. Freedom isn’t free.” – Sgt. Major Bill Paxton
  32. “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13
  33. “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” — Winston Churchill
  34. “On this Memorial Day, it is right for us to remember the living and the dead for whom the call of their country has meant pain and sacrifice. A grateful nation is in their debt.” – Lyndon B. Johnson
  35. “This is the day we pay homage to all those who didn’t come home. This is not Veterans Day, it’s not a celebration, it is a day of solemn contemplation over the cost of freedom.” – Tamara Bolton
  36. “If you want to thank a soldier, be the kind of American worth fighting for.” – Unknown
  37. “And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.” —Lee Greenwood
  38. “Memorial Day: celebrate, honor, remember.” —Unknown
  39. “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
  40. “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
  41. “Heroes never die. They live on in the hearts and minds of those who would follow in their footsteps.” – Emily Potter
  42. “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
  43. “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

Enjoy your holiday weekend! Raise a toast or say a prayer for the brave men and women who never came back home.

Quotes to Honor 9/11

Tomorrow marks the anniversary of the terrorist attacks that claimed thousands of lives in the United States. Do you plan to post a remembrance to honor the anniversary of 9/11 also known as Patriot Day? Adding a quote to your personal or business social media post is an easy way to commemorate the events of 9/11. If you need inspiration, check out the following quotes.

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  1. “Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” – Billy Graham
  2. “The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified. We feel renewed devotion to the principles of political freedom, economic freedom, religious freedom, the rule of law and respect for human life. We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom.” – Rudy Giuliani
  3. “What separates us from the animals, what separates us from the chaos, is our ability to mourn people we’ve never met.”— Author David Levithan
  4. “With almost no time to decide, [your loved ones] gave the entire country an incalculable gift. They saved the Capitol from attack. They saved God knows how many lives. They saved the terrorists from claiming the symbolic victory of smashing the center of American government. … They allowed us to survive as a country that could fight terror and still maintain liberty and still welcome people from all over the world from every religion and race and culture as long as they shared our values, because ­ordinary people given no time at all to decide did the right thing.”— President Bill Clinton in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, in 2011
  5. “September 11 impressed upon us that life is a precious gift. Every life has a purpose. And I think we all have a duty to devote at least a small portion of our daily lives to ensuring that neither America nor the world ever forgets September 11.” – Bill Frist
  6. “It was the worst day we have ever seen, but it brought out the best in all of us.” — Senator John Kerry
  7. “Today, our nation saw evil — the very worst of human nature — and we responded with the best of America. With the daring of our rescue workers, with the caring for strangers and neighbors who came to give blood and help in any way they could.” – President George W. Bush
  8. “Americans never quit.” — Douglas MacArthur
  9. “Why am I here? What is the reason I was saved? They’re really unanswerable questions. After going through something like we did, all you can do is try to live your best life from day to day and move forward with gratitude.” — Brian Clark, a World Trade Center survivor
  10. “Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.” – President Barack Obama
  11. “One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, one nation forevermore!” – Oliver Wendell Holmes
  12. “September 11 shocked many Americans into an awareness that they had better pay much closer attention to what the U.S. government does in the world and how it is perceived. Many issues have been opened for discussion that were not on the agenda before. That’s all to the good.” – Noam Chomsky
  13. “If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.” — Sandy Dahl, wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl, in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, in 2002
  14. “These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed. Our country is strong. A great people has been moved to defend a great nation.” –President George W. Bush on Sept. 11, 2001.
  15. “Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.” – James Bryce
  16. “Our flag honors those who have fought to protect it, and is a reminder of the sacrifice of our nation’s founders and heroes. As the ultimate icon of America’s storied history, the Stars and Stripes represents the very best of this nation.” – Joe Barton
  17. “I may never know the answers to the questions that plagued me after 9/11. But I know if we lean on God and each other, we will be guided to a better, brighter future.” – Michael Hingson, 9/11 survivor
  18. “America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” — Harry S. Truman
  19. “True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.” — Clarence Darrow
  20. “When Americans lend a hand to one another, nothing is impossible. We’re not about what happened on 9/11. We’re about what happened on 9/12.” — Jeff Parness
  21. “September 11, 2001, seems destined to be the watershed event of our lives and the greatest test for our democracy in our lifetimes.” — Lt. Col. Shelton F. Leskford, U.S. Marine Corps
  22. “Patriotism is like charity—it begins at home.” – Henry James
  23. “You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.” — Colin Powell
  24. “For me and my family personally, September 11 was a reminder that life is fleeting, impermanent, and uncertain. Therefore, we must make use of every moment and nurture it with affection, tenderness, beauty, creativity, and laughter.” — Deepak Chopra
  25. “On that terrible day, a nation became a neighborhood, all Americans became New Yorkers.” George Pataki, former Governor of New York
  26. “What happened on September 11 compels us to focus on who we are as Americans, what we stand for, what really matters in our lives—family, friends, faith and freedom.” – Bob Taft
  27. “On September 11, I always take the day off. I want to be in a peaceful quiet place praying. It is a day I both mourn and celebrate.” — Genelle Guzman-McMillan, 9/11 Survivor
  28. “It was as if real life had been canceled for the day.” ― Jennifer Weiner
  29. “We will win this struggle—not for glory, nor wealth, nor power, but for justice, for freedom, and for peace… so help us God.” — Tom Harkin
  30. “We didn’t crumble after 9/11. We didn’t falter after the Boston Marathon. But we’re America. Americans will never, ever stand down. We endure. We overcome. We own the finish line.” —President Joe Biden
  31. “It’s the nature of the world that most people have moved on, but the people directly involved with 9/11, for them, twice a day it’s 9/11.” – Robert Reeg, former FDNY firefighter.
  32. “September 11 is one of our worst days but it brought out the best in us. It unified us as a country and showed our charitable instincts and reminded us of what we stood for and stand for.” — Lamar Alexander
  33. “I still have the shoes I wore to work that day. The soles are melted and they’re caked in ash. I keep them in a shoebox with the word “deliverance” written all around it. They’re kind of like my ark, a reminder of God’s presence and the life I owe to him.” –Stanley Praimnath, a 9/11 Survivor
  34. “We got buried under more rubble, and I remember saying to myself, you can’t be lucky enough to survive it twice. And I started to pray. When the thing settled down, and the rubble stopped piling up on top of us, I was still alive.” – Frank Razzano, 9/11 Survivor
  35. “I was in New York on September 11 when those planes hit the World Trade Center. At the time, it seemed like it was a local thing. But three or four days later, by the time we drove across the country in the bus, we realized it wasn’t a local thing. You could really feel the States become united. We became the United States of America.” – John Madden
  36. “September 11 was, and remains, above all an immense human tragedy. But September 11 also posed a momentous and deliberate challenge not just to America but to the world at large. The target of the terrorists was not only New York and Washington but the very values of freedom, tolerance, and decency which underpin our way of life.” – Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair
  37. “Grief is the price we pay for love.” – Queen Elizabeth II’s Message to New York in the Aftermath of 9/11
  38. “Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day?” — Alan Jackson

Share a post to your social media platforms to remember and honor the day.

72 Hashtags to Remember and Honor 9/11

Are you writing a post to commemorate the tragic events of 9/11? Utilizing appropriate hashtags can expand your post’s reach significantly. If you’re looking for hashtags to use on your social media platforms to honor and remember 9/11, consider the following suggestions.

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  1. #Remember911
  2. #RememberTheSky
  3. #September11
  4. #Spetember11th
  5. #Spetember112001
  6. #911
  7. #2001
  8. #September11Memorial
  9. #September11Attacks
  10. #History
  11. #Tragedy
  12. #TragicDay
  13. #PatriotDay
  14. #PatriotDay2025
  15. #NeverForget
  16. #NeverForget911
  17. #911Memorial
  18. #WeWillNeverForget
  19. #Memorial
  20. #TwinTowers
  21. #NorthTower
  22. #SouthTower
  23. #Remember
  24. #Honor
  25. #WorldTradeCenter
  26. #WorldTradeCenterNY
  27. #GroundZero
  28. #WTC
  29. #Pentagon
  30. #NewYorkCity
  31. #NYC
  32. #USA
  33. #America
  34. #FlytheUSFlag
  35. #USFlag
  36. #ShowPatriotism
  37. #Patriotism
  38. #FirstResponders
  39. #FireDeparment
  40. #NewYorksBravest
  41. #PoliceDepartment
  42. #FDNY
  43. #NYPD
  44. #PAPD
  45. #Hero
  46. #Heroes
  47. #EverydayHeroes
  48. #KnowTheirStories
  49. #Respect
  50. #Love
  51. #PromoteLove
  52. #Freedom
  53. #NewYorkLove
  54. #PayTribute
  55. #Tribute
  56. #RememberandHonor
  57. #Anniversary
  58. #911Anniversary
  59. #UnitedWeStand
  60. #DividedWeFall
  61. #MomentofSilence
  62. #SurvivorTree
  63. #WhereWereYou
  64. #BeThankful
  65. #CountYourBlessings
  66. #GodBless
  67. #GodBlessAmerica
  68. #SayAPrayer
  69. #LightACandle
  70. #PrayforPeace
  71. #Volunteer
  72. #BeofService

Often, even the simplest act of remembrance can create a profound impact. Commemorate and pay respect to 9/11 in your own unique way. Offer a prayer, share an inspiring quote, volunteer your time, and express gratitude.

Quotes to Celebrate and Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Today is a federal holiday to honor Martin Luther King Jr., a civil rights leader. His words, leadership, and relentless actions for civil rights were an inspiration. If you want to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr., consider using one of his quotes in a blog or social media post.

  1. “The time is always right to do what is right.”
  2. “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.”
  3. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
  4. ”In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
  5. “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.”
  6. “The road to freedom must be uphill, even if it is arduous and frustrating. Out of this crucible of service, a creative specialist in social change must emerge.”
  7. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
  8.  “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?”
  9. “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.”
  10. “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
  11. “Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability but comes through continuous struggle.”
  12. “I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality, and freedom for their spirits.”
  13. “Education must enable one to sift and weigh evidence, to discern the true from the false, the real from the unreal, and the facts from the fiction.”
  14. “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
  15. “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”

Use the quotes for inspiration and honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr..

Patriot Day 2024: Honoring the Victims and Heroes of September 11th

Today is September 11, 2024, marking the anniversary of the tragic events that claimed nearly 3,000 lives in terrorist attacks in New York, the Pentagon, and on United Airlines Flight 93. This day is observed as Patriot Day and can be honored in several respectful ways.

  1. Moment of Silence: Observe a moment of silence at 8:46 AM (Eastern Time). This is the time the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
  2. Attend Memorial Services: Participate in local memorial events or services dedicated to remembering the victims and heroes of September 11th.
  3. Fly the Flag: Display the American flag at half-staff as a sign of respect and mourning.
  4. Educational Activities: Learn about the events of September 11th and their impact on the nation. Educate others, especially younger generations, about its historical significance.
  5. Volunteer or Donate: Support organizations that provide assistance to veterans, first responders, or families affected by 9/11.
  6. Reflect and Remember: Take time to show the unity and resilience shown by Americans in response to the tragedy.
  7. Reach Out: Express gratitude to first responders, veterans, and military personnel for their service and sacrifices.
  8. Acts of Kindness: Do acts of kindness in your community. This is a tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11th. It also honors those who helped others.
  9. Support Local Heroes: Recognize and support local first responders and emergency personnel in your area.
  10. Attend Memorials: Visit local memorials, museums, or exhibits dedicated to 9/11. You can pay respects and learn more about the history and impact of the day.

These gestures demonstrate a profound respect for the memory of those who tragically lost their lives. They serve as a testament to the incredible bravery of the first responders. Even the smallest of gestures symbolize the enduring spirit of unity and resilience in the wake of unimaginable tragedies.

Hashtags to Remember and Honor 9/11

Are you composing a post to remember and honor the tragic events of 9/11? Using the right hashtags gives your post the opportunity for wider exposure. If you need ideas for your social media platforms, consider the following hashtags to remember and honor 9/11.

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  1. #Remember911
  2. #RememberTheSky
  3. #September11
  4. #Spetember11th
  5. #Spetember112001
  6. #911
  7. #2001
  8. #September11Memorial
  9. #September11Attacks
  10. #History
  11. #PatriotDay
  12. #PatriotDay2024
  13. #NeverForget
  14. #NeverForget911
  15. #911Memorial
  16. #WeWillNeverForget
  17. #Memorial
  18. #TwinTowers
  19. #NorthTower
  20. #SouthTower
  21. #Remember
  22. #Honor
  23. #WorldTradeCenter
  24. #WorldTradeCenterNY
  25. #GroundZero
  26. #WTC
  27. #Pentagon
  28. #NewYorkCity
  29. #NYC
  30. #USA
  31. #America
  32. #FirstResponders
  33. #FireDeparment
  34. #NewYorksBravest
  35. #PoliceDepartment
  36. #FDNY
  37. #NYPD
  38. #PAPD
  39. #Hero
  40. #Heroes
  41. #EverydayHeroes
  42. #KnowTheirStories
  43. #Respect
  44. #Love
  45. #Freedom
  46. #NewYorkLove
  47. #PayTribute
  48. #Tribute
  49. #RememberandHonor
  50. #Anniversary
  51. #911Anniversary
  52. #UnitedWeStand
  53. #DividedWeFall
  54. #MomentofSilence
  55. #SurvivorTree
  56. #WhereWereYour
  57. #BeThankful
  58. #GodBless
  59. #GodBlessAmerica
  60. #PrayforPeace

Often the smallest gesture of paying tribute leads to a bigger impact. Remember and honor 9/11 in your own way. Say a prayer, post a quote, volunteer, and be thankful.

31 Quotes for Memorial Day 2023

Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start of summer, cookouts, and traveling. The day is set aside to remember and honor all the brave military men and women who never came home. If you are using your social media to show your respect for the fallen, consider adding one of these quotes for Memorial Day.

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  1. “Whether we observe the occasion through public ceremony or through private prayer, Memorial Day leaves few hearts unmoved. Each of the patriots whom we remember on this day was first a beloved son or daughter, a brother or sister, or a spouse, friend, and neighbor.” – George H.W. Bush
  2. “And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.” –  Lee Greenwood
  3. “Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay.”- Barack Obama
  4. “It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us, that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they here gave the last full measure of devotion, that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain.” – Abraham Lincoln
  5. “This is the day we pay homage to all those who didn’t come home. This is not Veterans Day, it’s not a celebration, it is a day of solemn contemplation over the cost of freedom.” – Tamara Bolton
  6. “The brave die never, though they sleep in dust, their courage nerves a thousand living men.” –  Minor J. Savage
  7. “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy
  8. “It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God such men lived.”- George S. Patton
  9. “For love of country, they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue.”- James A. Garfield
  10. “America without her soldiers would be like God without His angels.”- Claudia Pemberton
  11. “…And if words cannot repay the debt we owe these men, surely with our actions we must strive to keep faith with them and with the vision that led them to battle and to final sacrifice.” – Ronald Reagan
  12. “May we never forget our fallen comrades. Freedom isn’t free.” – Sgt. Major Bill Paxton
  13. “On this Memorial Day, it is right for us to remember the living and the dead for whom the call of their country has meant pain and sacrifice. A grateful nation is in their debt.” – Lyndon B. Johnson
  14. “In Flanders fields the poppies blow; Between the crosses, row on row; That mark our place; and in the sky, the larks, still bravely singing, fly; Scarce heard amid the guns below.” –  John McCrae
  15. “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” – Winston Churchill
  16. “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant 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
  17. “It’s better to fight for something in life than to die for nothing.” – Gen. George S. Patton
  18. “If you want to thank a soldier, be the kind of American worth fighting for.” – Unknown
  19. “Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives.”- John Adams
  20. “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
  21. “Who kept the faith and fought the fight; The glory theirs, the duty ours.”- Wallace Bruce
  22. “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
  23. “Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
  24. “Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” – Unknown
  25. “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” – Joseph Campbell
  26. “It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God such men lived.” – George S. Patton
  27. “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
  28. “The patriot’s blood is the seed of freedom’s tree.” – Thomas Campbell
  29. “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
  30. “I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.”– Bob Riley
  31. “Memorial Day isn’t just about honoring veterans, it’s 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

Happy Memorial Day!

20 Quotes for Veterans Day

This Thursday, November 11, 2021, is a federal holiday, Veterans Day to recognize those who have served their country. Many communities host events or parades to honor the brave men and women in uniform. The holiday recognizes all who have served, past, present, and future.

Quotes for Veterans Day

Posting to social media is one of the easiest ways to thank a veteran. If you need a quote for Veterans Day, check out the following for inspiration.

  1. “America’s veterans embody the ideals upon which America was founded more than 229 years ago.” -Steve Buyer
  2. “Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be.” – Douglas MacArthur
  3. “Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause.” -Abraham Lincoln
  4. “The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment.” – Judd Gregg
  5. “Without heroes, we are all plain people, and don’t know how far we can go.” – Bernard Malamud
  6. “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude.” – Harry S. Truman
  7. “In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans’ organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower
  8. “The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” -Jeff Miller
  9. “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” — John F. Kennedy
  10. “On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free.” — Dan Lipinski
  11. “Never was so much owed by so many to so few.” – Winston Churchill
  12. “Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world, but the Marines don’t have that problem.” – Ronald Reagan
  13. “Heroism doesn’t always happen in a burst of glory. Sometimes small triumphs and large hearts change the course of history.” — Mary Roach
  14. “America without her soldiers would be like God without his angels.” — Claudia Pemberton
  15. “We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” — Cynthia Ozick
  16. “I respect every soldier, from every country, who serves beside us in the hard work of history. America is grateful, and America will not forget.” — George W. Bush
  17. “Spending time with America’s soldiers is always inspiring.” — John Boehner
  18. “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
  19. “But this Veterans Day, I believe we should do more than sing the praises of the bravery and patriotism that our veterans have embodied in the past. We should take this opportunity to re-evaluate how we are treating our veterans in the present.” — Nick Lampson
  20. “We sleep peaceably in our beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on our behalf.” — George Orwell

For all those who have served, Happy Veterans Day! God Bless!

20 Quotes for Memorial Day

Are you trying to find the right words for Memorial Day? The federal holiday, Memorial Day honors United States military men and women who died serving their country.

Check out the following quotes for inspiration for Memorial Day 2021.

  1. “This is the day we pay homage to all those who didn’t come home. This is not Veterans Day, it’s not a celebration, it is a day of solemn contemplation over the cost of freedom.” -Tamara Bolton
  2. “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy
  3. “No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.” – General Douglas MacArthur
  4. “…And if words cannot repay the debt we owe these men, surely with our actions we must strive to keep faith with them and with the vision that led them to battle and to final sacrifice.” – Ronald Reagan
  5. “Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” – Unknown
  6. “America without her soldiers would be like God without His angels.”– Claudia Pemberton
  7. “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant 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
  8. “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
  9. “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\
  10. “In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
  11. “Never was so much owed by so many few.” – Winston Churchill
  12. “Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
  13. “Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay.” – Barack Obama
  14. “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
  15. “We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.” –Unknown
  16. “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
  17. “We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage.”—Theodore Roosevelt
  18. “The patriot’s blood is the seed of freedom’s tree.”—Thomas Campbell
  19. “Memorial Day isn’t just about honoring veterans, it’s 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

Celebrating Veteran’s Day

Did you know today, November 11th is Veteran’s Day? A federal holiday is more than just getting a day off from work. Veteran’s Day focuses on honoring all who have served in the United States military. Formerly known as Armistice Day, in 1938, the holiday initially was set to honor the end of World War I, which was on November 11, 1918. Moving from Armistice Day to Veteran’s Day in 1954, the holiday included U.S. Veterans from all wars.

How to Celebrate Veteran’s Day

Do you want to participate in celebrating Veteran’s Day? The day is about more than a day off from work. The holiday is about honoring those who have been in the military. The individuals who have stood for freedom during times of conflict and peace.

If you need help trying to find a way to celebrate Veteran’s Day, consider the following ideas:

  • Go Out to Dinner: Ask a Veteran out to eat. Take them to breakfast or dinner. Allow them to pick the spot. Older veterans may enjoy time out of the house.
  • Learn Their Story: Ask Veterans to share stories about the time served in the military. (For instance, a veteran shared the story of the flying tree stump. During his time in Vietnam, they were trying to remove a tree stump from the military base. They decided to use explosives on the stump. The stump blew in the air, landed on the mess hall roof which was tin, and created a loud noise all the way to the ground.)
  • Homemade Treat: Bake a pie, cake, cookies or other delicious treats for your favorite veteran
  • Write a Thank You Note: Write a note of thanks to a veteran. Getting your children involved is a great way to learn about the day.
  • Learn History: Read about the different wars that U.S. Veterans fought. Watch a documentary on the subject.
  • Research Your History: Did you have a family member serve in a war? What one? Learn about the time served. Where was your ancestor sent? The research may provide insight into your family’s personal history.
  • Take Time: Visit your local VA hospital
  • Display Your Military Pride: Fly the U.S. Flag proudly
  • Events: Attend a Veteran’s Day parade or other community activities
  • Give Your Time: Volunteer at a nursing home to spend time with veterans
  • Monetary Donations: Donate money to a cause that focuses on helping Veterans
  • Holiday Help: Adopt a military family for the holidays
  • Care Package Donation: Many organizations accept items to send to military members serving overseas. Donate items or send a package to help celebrate Veteran’s Day.
  • Long Term Commitment: Participate in organizations that write and sponsor military personnel
  • Simple Thank You: An easy way to show your thanks, share your gratitude on your social media pages. Your heartfelt post has the potential to reach more than one veteran.

Regardless of how you celebrate, take the time to honor U.S. Veterans on Veteran’s Day.