On Monday, May 31st Americans across the country will remember the brave soldiers who gave their lives for our country. Whether you plan to observe the holiday with a parade, a service, or a moment of silence, we’ve gathered up the most honorable, dignified and patriotic quotes from some of our nation’s greatest figures as a way to remember those who have sacrificed themselves for our freedom. Here are the best quotes about Memorial Day 2021:
1.
“The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.”
– Jeff Miller
2.
“I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.”
– Bob Riley
3.
“There is nothing nobler than risking your life for your country.”
– Nick Lampson
4.
“What I can do for my country, I am willing to do.”
– Christopher Gadsden
5.
“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.”
– Joseph Campbell
6.
“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God such men lived.”
– George S. Patton
7.
“In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
– Martin Luther King, Jr.
8.
“Patriotism is not short, frenzied outburts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.”
– Adlai Stevenson
9.
“Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first.”
– Charles de Gaulle
10.
“America without her soliders would be like God without His angels.”
– Claudia Pemberton