Memorial Day is annually observed on the last Monday of May. On this day, people across the country celebrate the brave servicemen and servicewomen who laid their lives in the line of duty. It is a solemn occasion to pay tribute and honor the sacrifices of men and women who died defending our country. Here is a selection of quotes and messages to pay tribute to our fallen heroes on Memorial Day.
Memorial Day Quotes
“I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.”
― Bob Riley (Politician and businessman)
“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.”
– Elmer Davis (News reporter, author, and the Director of the United States Office of War Information during World War II)
“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”
― Nathan Hale (American Patriot, soldier, and spy for the Continental Army)
“The legacy of brave men and women who have fought and died for their country is the freedom we enjoy as Americans.”
― Lucian Adams (United States Army soldier during World War II who received the Medal of Honor)
“Bravery is being the only one who knows you’re afraid.”
― Colonel David Hackworth (A decorated United States Army officer and journalist)
“The will to do, the soul to dare.”
― Walter Scott (Novelist and poet)
“Bravery never goes out of fashion.”
― William Makepeace Thackeray (Novelist)
“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.”
― Anais Nin (Novelist)
“No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.”
― General Douglas MacArthur (American military leader)
“He who is brave is free.”
― Lucius Annaeus Seneca (Stoic philosopher of Ancient Rome and a statesman)
Memorial Day Messages
It is a day for honoring and remembering our fallen heroes who laid down their lives to guard our freedom.
With heartfelt reverence, we remember those who died serving their motherland. May their sacrifice never be forgotten.
Today we remember and honor our brave heroes who served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
This Memorial Day, let’s remember the men and women who have left us while fighting for our country.
A big thank you to all who served and laid their lives to guard our freedom, peace, and way of life.
No words can compensate for the loss of the good men and women who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. We remember those brave souls on Memorial Day.
We salute and remember our fallen heroes on Memorial Day. America stands strong because of their sacrifice.
Each year, we observe Memorial Day to express our gratitude to fallen heroes of our military and keep their memory alive. May their sacrifice be a constant reminder of things that matter.
This Memorial Day, let’s take a moment to remember what the fallen men and women have done for us.
The brave hearts who sleep in the embrace of their soil are the pride of our nation.
Today is the day to honor those who fought with courage and died for our freedom.
It is the day to remember the servicemen and women for their courage, bravery, and selfless service to our country. We will continue to honor them for their sacrificial contributions to our nation.
Our fallen heroes will always live in our hearts. Let’s remember them with pride this Memorial Day.
We will be eternally thankful to those who laid their lives so we could enjoy our freedom.
Memorial Day is the day to honor and remember with glory, all those who fought for our country and laid their lives.
Also read: Thank You Veterans | Veterans Day Messages
