Memorial Day is a Day Set aside to celebrate the men and
women who paid the supreme price especially in battle to preserve the freedom
we enjoy today. We also celebrate our veterans who made it back against all odds.
There sacrifices inspire us and we are forever grateful.
Here are some wonderful and inspiring Memorial Day quotes to
reflect on, and inject the desired patriotic fervor and love to realize we
still have a responsibility to honor our country and those that died defending it.
Inspirational Memorial Day Quotes
”A man's country is not a certain area of land, of
mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty
to that principle.” - George William Curtis
“There are no points of the compass on the chart of true
patriotism.” - Robert Charles Winthrop
"Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” - Mark Twain
“On Memorial Day, I don't want to only remember the
combatants. There were also those who came out of the trenches as writers and
poets, who started preaching peace, men and women who have made this world a
kinder place to live.” - Eric Burdon
“Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and
purpose.” - Frank Knox
“The average American is nothing if not patriotic.” - Herbert
Croly
“America is hope. It is compassion. It is excellence. It is
valor.” - Paul Tsongas
“The willingness of America's veterans to sacrifice for our
country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” - Jeff Miller
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God such men lived." - George S. Patton
“America without her soliders would be like God without His
angels.” - Claudia Pemberton
"My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do
for you, ask what you can do for your country." - John F. Kennedy
"Patriotism is not short, frenzied outburst of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime." - Adlai Stevenson
"I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle
of patriotism." - Bob Riley
“What I can do for my country, I am willing to do.” - Christopher Gadsden
In conclusion, the purpose of Memorial Day is to
memorialize the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. We
spend time remembering those who lost their lives and could not come home,
reflecting on their service and why we have the luxury and freedom that we
enjoy today.
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