57 Memorial Day Quotes to Honor Our Nation's Heroes
Including patriotic sayings and words of remembrance.
There's nothing more important than honoring the individuals who gave up their lives for the sake of our freedom. Putting one's life on the line for their country is no small feat and deserves to be recognized everyday but especially on Memorial Day.
For most people, this day brings up a lot of emotions and it's hard to put into words the gratitude we have for those fallen heroes. That said, if you're looking for some help, we've gathered some moving Memorial Day quotes that harp on the points of remembrance, patriotism and gratefulness that can be used for social media posts, cards and speeches on this important day.
Ahead, these moving Memorial Day quotes come from former military service members, politicians, authors, philosophers, songwriters, and Memorial Day-focused films. So, when you're thinking of what to put on social media as a sign of respect on May 26, look to these appropriate words.
Allen West
We must never forget why we have and why we need our military. Our armed forces exist solely to ensure our nation is safe, so that each and every one of us can sleep soundly at night, knowing we have ‘guardians at the gate.’
Richelle E. Goodrich
On this day, take time to remember those who have fallen. But on every day after, do more; put the freedoms they died for to greater and nobler uses.
Thomas Campbell
The patriot's blood is the seed of freedom's tree.
Calvin Coolidge
The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.
Charles E. Jefferson
A man is a patriot if his heart beats true to his country.
Thomas Campbell
To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.
Emily Dickinson
Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality.
Napoleon Hill
Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness.
Elie Wiesel
Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory there would be no civilization, no future.
George Marshall
The soldier's heart, the soldier's spirit, the soldier's soul, are everything.
Calvin Coolidge
No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.
Billy Graham
Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.
Emily Potter
Heroes never die. They live on forever in the hearts and minds of those who would follow in their footsteps.
Robert G. Ingersoll
He loves his country best who strives to make it best.
Thucydides
The secret of happiness is freedom, and the secret of freedom, courage.
Nick Lampson
There is nothing nobler than risking your life for your country.
Bob Riley
I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.
Claudia Pemberton
America without her soldiers would be like God without His angels.
Adlai Stevenson II
Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.
Elmer Davis
This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.
Caroline is a writer and editor with almost a decade of experience. From 2015 to 2019, she held various editorial positions at Good Housekeeping, including as health editor, covering nutrition, fitness, wellness, and other lifestyle news. She's a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism and dreams of the day Northwestern will go back to the Rose Bowl.
Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.
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