On Memorial Day: Honor, Remember, Give Thanks For Those Who Gave All
"No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks."
... St Ambrose
Let's each of us pause for a moment today to honor the memories of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in giving their lives for our country and our cherished freedoms. Let's also reflect on the sacrifices made by the families of the fallen. On this Memorial Day, I hope each of us will take the opportunity to acknowledge their selfless sacrifice, pay our respects and express our heartfelt gratitude.
"This is the day we pay homage to all those who didn't come home. This is not Veteran's Day, it's not a celebration, it is a day of solemn contemplation over the cost of freedom."
... Tamra Bolton
In the words of President John F. Kennedy:
"A nation reveals itself not only by the mend it produces, but also by the men it remembers, the men it honors."
Today, let's honor and say thank you for the brave men and women who gave all and families and loved ones left behind. And as we do so, let's remember our own commitments to live and serve with passion, joy and enthusiasm.
"The brave die never, though they sleep in dust, their courage nerves a thousand living men."
Minot J Savage
"For love of country they accepted death."
James A Garfield
"We don't know them all, but we owe them all."
Unknown
"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it."
Unknown
"May we never forget freedom; it is never free."
Unknown
Video: Speech from Ronald Reagan, 1985 at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
"What they gave us is beyond our powers to repay."
MAY GOD BLESS THE MEMORIES OF EACH OF OUR FALLEN HEROES
MAY GOD BLESS THE USA
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