#memorial day

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

#almost #armed #armed services #daily #day

Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose. ↗

— Frank Knox

#belief #fire #living #patriotism #purpose

I am going to take something I learned over in Israel. Their Independence Day is preceded the 24 hours before with Memorial Day, so it gives them a chance to serve and reflect and then celebrate. I am going to try to start that tradition here in America. ↗

— Glenn Beck

#america #before #celebrate #chance #day

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism. ↗

— George Washington

#against #guard #patriotism #pretended

Nowadays, many Americans have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At cemeteries across the country, the graves of the fallen are sadly ignored, and worse, neglected. ↗

— Allen West

#cemeteries #country #day #fallen #forgotten

While there are towns and cities still planning Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades. Some think the day is for honoring anyone who has died, not just those fallen in service to our country. ↗

— Allen West

#cities #country #day #decades #died

There's intense national feeling in America that could be called patriotism. ↗

— Michael Ignatieff

#america #called #could #feeling #intense

As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in our nation's wars. ↗

— John M. McHugh

#america #celebrates #day #given #lives

My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. ↗

— John F. Kennedy

#ask #country #fellow #fellow americans #you

It's always the generals with the bloodiest records who are the first to shout what a hell it is. And it's always the war widows who lead the Memorial Day parades. ↗

— Paddy Chayefsky

#bloodiest #day #first #generals #hell