Peace is the real and right memorial for those who have died in war. — Richard M. Nixon Copy Share Image
In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved. — Franklin D. Roosevelt Copy Share Image
Peace to each manly soul that sleepeth; Rest to each faithful eye that weepeth. — Thomas Moore Copy Share Image
Happy Memorial Day and Thank You to all the vets and their families as well. We honor the vets once a year,… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
But the freedom that they fought for, and the country grand they wrought for, Is their monument to-day, and for aye. — Thomas Dunn English Copy Share Image
Sometimes you are ready to Pay heavily for few memories because you know they are the only thing left after you have… — Sushan Sharma Copy Share Image
“On this day, take time to remember those who have fallen. But on every day after, do more; put the freedoms they… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the… — Joseph Rodman Drake Copy Share Image
The story of America's quest for freedom is inscribed on her history in the blood of her patriots. — Randy Vader Copy Share Image
Cover them over with beautiful flowers, Deck them with garlands, those brothers of ours, Lying so silent by night and by day. — Will Carleton Copy Share Image
As we enjoy this memorial day weekend let us never forget those who have served and those serving who give us the… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Memorial Day will be celebrated ... by the usual betrayal of the dead, by the hypocritical patriotism of the politicians and contractors… — Howard Zinn Copy Share Image
On Memorial Day we come together as Americans to let these families and veterans know that they are not alone. We give… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation… — Michael N. Castle Copy Share Image
In our observances this Memorial Day, we honor the brave Americans who paid the highest price for their commitment to the ideals… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
“Despite how utterly massive they might be, it is never the size of the arsenal nor the strength of the warrior. Rather,… — Craig D. Lounsbrough Copy Share Image
Memorial Day should be a day for putting flowers on graves and planting trees. Also, for destroying the weapons of death that… — Howard Zinn Copy Share Image
When a soldier falls an angle rises the loss on earth is heavens gain always in our hearts and thought RIP brave… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I was born in Munich, and my father was stationed in Salzburg. For the first three years of my life, I lived… — Rick Atkinson Copy Share Image
I figure if Doc is right about the time I have left,I should wrap up my adolescence in the next few days,… — Chris Crutcher Copy Share Image
“Growing up, I always had a soldier mentality. As a kid I wanted to be a soldier, a fighter pilot, a covert… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
This was the first Memorial Day [Monday, May 1st, 1865]. African Americans invented Memorial Day in Charleston, South Carolina. What you have… — David W. Blight Copy Share Image
The United States and the freedom for which it stands, the freedom for which they died, must endure and prosper. Their lives… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
I used to come out here every Fourth of July as a child to picnic and to swim on the island, to… — Natasha Trethewey Copy Share Image
Happy Memorial Day! I give thanks to all the veterans that served our country. They all should get the honor that they… — Rasheed Bryant Copy Share Image
Go to a nearby military cemetery and look at the American flags stuck on each grave and think of the person buried… — Cindy Sheehan Copy Share Image
I have never been able to think of the day as one of mourning; I have never quite been able to feel… — Benjamin Harrison Copy Share Image
With the tears a Land hath shed. Their graves should ever be green. — Thomas Bailey Aldrich Copy Share Image
I say to our enemies: We are coming. God may have mercy on you, but we won't — John McCain Copy Share Image
So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants. — Tacitus Copy Share Image
I am the living death, a Memorial Day on wheels. I am your Yankee Doodle Dandy, your John Wayne come home, your… — Ron Kovic Copy Share Image
To our Soldiers: Thank you again and again, you will always matter, not only on this Memorial Day but every day! — Nathan East Copy Share Image
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