50 Patriotic Memorial Day Quotes, Messages and Saying

“Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay.” — Barack Obama
“Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
“Home of the free because of the brave.” — Anonymous
“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt
“Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die.” — G.K. Chesterton
“The legacy of heroes — the memory of a great name, and the inheritance of a great example.” — Benjamin Disraeli
“No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.” — Gen. Douglas MacArthur
“In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt
“For love of country, they accepted death.” — James A. Garfield
“The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” — Jeff Miller

Honoring all who gave their lives in service to our country—your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Today we pause to remember our heroes, both known and unknown.
On this Memorial Day, let us remember that freedom isn’t free.
We remember your bravery and thank you for your sacrifice.
Land of the free, because of the brave—thank you.
We honor the courage and commitment of those who gave everything.
Memorial Day: A time to reflect, remember, and respect.
May we never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Your service lives on in every freedom we enjoy.
In memory of many, in honor of all—thank you.

Memorial Day Sayings

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” — Joseph Campbell
“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” — Anonymous
“America without her soldiers would be like God without His angels.” — Claudia Pemberton
“To those in uniform serving today and to those who have served in the past, we honor you today and every day.” — Anonymous
“They gave their tomorrow so we could have our today.” — Anonymous
“A hero is not someone who dies, but someone who inspires others to live.” — Anonymous
“Memorial Day isn’t about the start of summer—it’s about honoring the fallen.” — Anonymous
“There is nothing nobler than risking your life for your country.” — Nick Lampson
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13
“Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul.” — Michel de Montaigne

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” — Matthew 5:9
We remember with prayerful hearts those who gave their lives in service.
Their faith and courage inspire us to serve and love.
May God bless the souls of the fallen and comfort their families.
The greatest gift is to lay down one’s life for others—thank you, heroes.