The meaning and significance of Memorial Day often get overlooked. As you enjoy your 3-day weekend, spend time honoring those that lost their lives. Here are some of the Best Patriotic Memorial Day Quotes and Sayings to help you reflect.
To many Memorial Day weekend is the kickoff to the summer season. Parties, picnics, and pools are on the agenda for many across our country.
Before you head to enjoy time with your friends and family, take time to express gratitude to those that lost their lives fighting for our freedom. We love America and have long enjoyed such privileges from the soldier who died protecting our freedom.
Remember all of those hard-working, self-sacrificing men and women that have fought for our country. These women and men have died for their love of country and deserve our gratitude.
You might also like this post on The Importance of Teaching Patriotism to Kids.
All of the Best Patriotic Memorial Day Quotes and Sayings below articulate so perfectly what patriotism really means. Happy Memorial Day!
Best Patriotic Memorial Day Quotes and Sayings
Photo via Global Jet. “Patriotism is supporting country all the time and your government when it deserves it.” Mark Twain
“We’ve been blessed with the opportunity to stand for something – for liberty and freedom and fairness. And these are things worth fighting for, worth devoting our lives to.”
-Ronald Reagan
“Memorial Day isn’t just about honoring veterans, its honoring those who lost their lives. Veterans had the fortune of coming home. For us, that’s a reminder of when we come home we still have the responsibility to serve. It’s a continuation of service that honors our country and those who fell defending it.”
-Pete Hegseth
“As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in our nation’s wars.”
-John M. McHugh
Photo via Justin Day with quote from Jennifer M. Granholm: “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.”
“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”
John F. Kennedy
“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”
-Nathan Hale
“137 years later, 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
Photo via US Army Africa with quote from Robert Charles Winthrop: “There are no points of the compass on the chart of true patriotism.”
“I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.”
-Bob Riley
“Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.”
-James Bryce
“Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.”
-Adlai Stevenson
Photo via D.H. Parks with quote from William Jefferson Clinton: “There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right in America.”
“There is nothing nobler than risking your life for your country.”
-Nick Lampson
“A man’s country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, of rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle.”
-George William Curtis
Which one of these Memorial Day quotes and sayings is your favorite?
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Nichol says
May 21, 2013 at 12:02 pmGreat quotes Kelly!!! I actually had an ex from middle school that was killed in Fallujah. He died much too young:(
Sara Phillips says
May 21, 2013 at 8:32 pmI love those quotes! (I think the first is my fave!)
This Sunday is “wear your uniform if you served” day at church. I am sure my husband will not, but he will stand when they ask who has served.
I am blessed to call America my home, and I thank the men & women that do (and did) protect it as often as I can!
Jenn- The Rebel Chick says
May 22, 2013 at 2:45 pmLove these quotes and they go beautifully with the photographs.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
May 22, 2013 at 3:16 pmIt’s easy to not think about it on a daily basis, so even though it’s just one day, at least it’s a moment when we really do stop, pause, reflect and are thankful.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
May 23, 2013 at 4:28 amLove these! I feel like Memorial Day snuck up quick this year!
Penelope says
May 23, 2013 at 9:10 amThese are fabulous, thank you! Mark Twain is totally right, by the way, thanks for that reminder!
April Golightly says
May 23, 2013 at 1:23 pmGreat idea!
annecrane says
May 25, 2013 at 10:00 amAll great!!
Mumseword says
May 25, 2013 at 11:51 amthese are very good quotes!! very very good!
Anne says
May 25, 2013 at 8:39 pmLove the quotes, we are planning to go to a Memorial Day ceremony this year to remember.
Meghan @JaMonkey says
May 25, 2013 at 9:26 pmThose are some great quotes
Jenny @ MyLittleMe says
May 26, 2013 at 11:20 amGreat quotes!
Katie says
May 26, 2013 at 6:49 pmwonderful quotes. Happy Memorial Day!
Kait says
May 26, 2013 at 8:07 pmLove these — with the big race here in Indy every year I think the importance of this holiday is overlooked.
Jennifer says
May 26, 2013 at 8:53 pmAll the quotes are awesome.
debra p says
May 26, 2013 at 10:58 pmNice to stop and think about what Memorial Day really stands for. Really nice quotes!
Shell Feis says
May 27, 2013 at 3:04 amThese are awesome, thanks for sharing them!