Memorial Day Quotes and Messages …
This Monday, May 26, 2025, Americans across the country will celebrate the brave servicemen and servicewomen who died defending our country. Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer, often a weekend filled with family get-togethers, pool parties, parades and backyard cookouts. But the true meaning of Memorial Day is a much more solemn occasion. It’s a day of remembrance to honor the sacrifice made by the men and women who have died during their service in the United States military.
Memorial Day is more than a long weekend—it’s a day to pause, reflect, and remember the ultimate sacrifices made by our nation’s heroes. From soldiers who fell in battle to Veterans who carried their service with pride until their final days, their legacies live on in the freedoms we enjoy today.
This Memorial Day, may we all strive to live lives worthy of their sacrifice.
Memorial Day Quotes and Messages
Memorial Day Quotes
“We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.” Unknown
“The patriot’s blood is the seed of Freedom’s tree.” Thomas Campbell
“No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.” James Allen
“Heroism is not only in the man, but in the occasion.” Calvin Coolidge
“I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.” Bob Riley
“All gave some; some gave all. Remember them this Memorial Day.” Unknown
“A nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.” Abraham Lincoln
“Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.” George Washington
“We come not to mourn our dead heroes but to praise them.” Francis A. Walker
“They are not dead who live in the hearts they leave behind.” Tuscarora Proverb
“Let their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored.” Daniel Webster
“On thy grave the rain shall fall from the eyes of a mighty nation!” Thomas William
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13
“Their silent graves speak louder than any words ever could. Remember them.” Unknown
“America without her soldiers would be like God without His angels.” Claudia Pemberton
“Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay.” Barack Obama
“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes.” Maya Angelou
“In the face of impossible odds, people who love their country can change it.” Barack Obama
“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Joseph Campbell
“Their sacrifice was the ultimate act of love for their country. May we always remember them.” Unknown
“When you go home
Tell them of us, and say
For your tomorrow
We gave our today.”
Kohima Epitaph
“The brave die never, though they sleep in dust: Their courage nerves a thousand living men.” Minot J. Savage
“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are stiffened.”
Billy Graham
“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
“True patriotism isn’t cheap. It’s about taking on a fair share of the burden of keeping America going.” Robert Reich
“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” John F. Kennedy
“Your silent tents of gren
We deck with fragrant flowers;
Yours has the suffering been,
The memory shall be ours.”
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” Unknown
“Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.” James Bryce
“The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.” Benjamin Disraeli
“They fell, but o’er that glorious grave. Floats free the banner of the cause they died to save.”
Francis Marion Crawford
“The bravest thing you can do when you are not brave is to profess courage and act accordingly.” Corra Harris
“Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility.” Eleanor Roosevelt
“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.” Franklin D. Roosevelt
“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
“For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue.” James A. Garfield
“Four things support the world: the learning of the wise, the justice of the great, the prayers of the good, and the valor of the brave.” Muhammad
“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude.” Harry S. Truman
“And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier’s tomb, and beauty weeps the brave.” Joseph Rodman Drake
“Our battle-fields, safe in the keeping
Of Nature’s kind, fostering care,
Are blooming, – our heroes are sleeping,
And peace broods perennial there.”
Silas Wier Mitchell
“Memorial Day remains one of America’s most cherished patriotic observances. The spirit of this day has not changed – it remains a day to honor those who died defending our freedom and democracy.” Doc Hastings
“Memorial Day this year is especially important as we are reminded almost daily of the great sacrifices that the men and women of the armed services make to defend our way of life.”
Robin Hayes
“Ceremonies are important. But our gratitude has to be more than visits to the troops and once a year Memorial Day Ceremonies. We honor the dead best by treating the living well.”
Jennifer M. Granholm
Soldier kneeling at graves”Spirit, that made those heroes dare
To die, and leave their children free,
Bid Time and Nature gently spare
The shaft we raise to them and thee.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
“These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor—and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.” Michael N. Castle
“We must be prepared to make heroic sacrifices for the cause of peace that we make ungrudgingly for the cause of war. There is no task that is more important or closer to my heart.”
Albert Einstein
“Although no sculptured marble should rise to their memory, nor engraved stone bear record of their deeds, yet will their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored.”
Daniel WebsterSoldier in front of American flag
Memorial Day Messages
Fallen, but not forgotten.
Land of the free, because of the brave.
We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.
Wishing you a thoughtful and grateful Memorial Day.
Never forget the price we’ve paid for our independence.
Thank you to all those who have guarded my freedom and peace.
The brave hearts never die… they sleep in the embrace of their soil.
Remembering those who stood tall for our nation, today and always.
Let us unite in gratitude for the heroes who made our liberty possible.
This Memorial Day, let us pause and reect on the cost of our freedom.
May your Memorial Day be lled with pride, honour, and remembrance.
May their courage and dedication never be forgotten. Happy Memorial Day.
Let us remember all our heroes who have left us while fighting for our country.
On Memorial Day, we keep alive the memory of those who died for our country.
Their sacrice lives on in the freedoms we cherish. Honouring our heroes today.
Freedom is not free. Today, we remember and thank those who paid the price.
On this Memorial Day, may we remember the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrice.
We should strive to live by the liberties and principles for which our bravest soldiers fell.
They never came back, their silence lives on. We remember the fallen this Memorial Day.
Let us gather together in celebration and remembrance of our heroes who have fallen.
To all our fallen heroes: your legacy lives on forever in the memory and heart of the nation.
Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Wishing you a peaceful Memorial Day as we honour those who gave their all for our freedom.
This Memorial Day, we thank the fallen heroes of America who gave their lives to serve the nation.
Take a moment this Memorial Day weekend to honor those who served our nation and are no longer with us.
Real heroes never die. They always live in our hearts to inspire us, motivate us, and guide us in our lives.
We appreciate all the great deeds and sacrifices of our fallen heroes that grant us a chance to enjoy freedom.
Our flag doesn’t fly because the wind moves it, but because of the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.
Everything you do today of your own free will, do it in remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives to make it possible.
We owe so much to those fallen heroes that we can never repay. Remember them with honor this Memorial Day.
May each one of us take inspiration this Memorial Day from the patriotism of the brave soldiers who died for our country.
Our deepest gratitude goes to our beloved sons and daughters who gave us a chance to make this world a better place.
This Memorial Day and every day, we appreciate all the great deeds and sacrifices done to grant us a chance to enjoy freedom.
Their peace lives in our hearts. Honor America’s heroes by repaying them for what they did with your respect this Memorial Day.
Today and every day, we’re inspired by the bravely of our own beloved sons and daughters who served our country fearlessly.
May the spirit of Memorial Day remind us of the price of freedom and inspire us to live with gratitude and compassion.
Freedom isn’t free. Today, we remember and thank those who died defending our liberty. Their courage echoes through time.
In honor of those who fought for our freedom until their dying breath, we remember and thank them on this Memorial Day.
Nothing is more patriotic than laying down your life for the sake of your country. On Memorial Day, we remember those brave souls.
America stands strong thanks to the sacrifice of many. Today, we honor all who served and gave their lives to protect our freedoms.
May the memories of your daughters and sons give us the strength and motivation to continue working to make our country a better place.
To the brave men and women who gave their lives protecting our freedom: We are forever in your debt. We thank you. We proudly remember you.
Let’s take a moment of silence to remember and honor the sacrifices of the thousands of men and women who gave up their lives for our country.
We are forever grateful for the ultimate sacrifice of those who died for our country. May their courage and dedication never be forgotten.
Each Memorial Day, we honor those who died for the United States. May their sacrifice be a constant reminder of things that matter.
To the brave men and women we have lost: You are forever in our hearts and minds. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Today, we celebrate service, sacrifice, and selflessness. We can never bring back our fallen soldiers, but we can honor them in our daily actions.
This Memorial Day, let’s pay tribute to the heroes who gave everything for our nation. Their courage and sacrifice will always be remembered.
May this Memorial Day bring you good memories of your son. We are forever grateful for his service to our country and his great courage.
Memorial Day is a great day to enjoy time with friends and family, but the holiday has a deeper meaning. So today, let’s remember those who gave their lives for our freedom.
On Memorial Day, we thank all the servicemen and women who are no longer with us for protecting our country by giving away their lives.
To the loved ones we have lost: You are forever in our hearts and minds. Your service and sacrifice to our country will never be forgotten.
We all owe a debt to those brave heroes who fought for our country and gave their all. We can never repay them for their bravery and dedication.
Remembering every hero who selflessly shed their patriot’s blood for our freedom. May their sacrifices be a constant reminder of the cost of liberty.
Home of the free, because of the brave. Today, we honor and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and to their families.
No words can compensate for the loss of the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives. We respect them, honor them, and forever remember them.
This Memorial Day, our deepest gratitude goes to the fallen men and women who gave the citizens of the United States a chance to make this world a better place.
Today is a day to honor every patriot who shed his or her blood for the freedom of our country. Let’s bow our heads with respect in remembrance of all those men and women.
As you enjoy this weekend, the unofficial start of summer, remember what Memorial Day is really about: Those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Memorial Day will always be an important day in the history of America—the day to remember with glory all of those who fought for our nation and sacrificed their lives.
The blood and sweat of our patriots sowed the seeds of the blessings of freedom and prosperity we enjoy today. May those brave heroes never be forgotten, on Memorial Day and every day.
For our freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom to worship, freedom to assemble, freedom to petition, freedom of the press, and more. On Memorial Day, we remember those who gave their lives so we could live free.
Memorial Day Quotes and Messages
