Memorial Day Quotes

Today is Memorial Day and that means it is time that the nation remembers her fallen soldiers. Memorial Day and Veterans Day are the two holidays reserved solely for the remembrance and honor of veterans. Veterans Day honors all who have served in the U.S military, both living and dead. Memorial Day is the observance reserved for honoring Veterans' who died during service.

Memorial Day is held on the last Monday in May as this ensures there is a three-day weekend. While many in today's modern era view Memorial Day as a time for barbecues and cook-outs on the beach, Memorial Day is a solemn time for remembering those who passed. There are many Memorial Day quotes that are a great addition to the holiday. Whether looking for quotes to use as sayings, for sermons, speeches or for your own reading, Memorial Day quotes can help express the sentiments behind the Memorial Day holiday when you aren't sure exactly what to say.

Here are some top Memorial Day quotes to use for your holiday observances.

"My fellow Americans, as not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." - - John F. Kennedy

"And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me " - - Lee Greenwood

"It's foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." - - George S. Patton

"While only one day of the year is dedicated solely to honoring our veterans, Americans must never forget the sacrifices that many of our fellow countrymen have made to defend our country and protect our freedoms." - - Randy Neugebauer

"A HERO is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself" -- Joseph Campbell

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." -- John 15:13