Happy Memorial Day! Here are 60 inspirational memorial day quotes recounting the sacrifice of our soldiers and showing that we will never forget.

It's time to celebrate and honor our fallen heroes. Decorate the house, give a moment of peace, and spend time with the family.
Read these patriotic memorial day quotes dedicated to our fallen heroes.
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Enter 60 Inspirational Memorial Day Quotes
Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime. - Adlai Stevenson II
On what rests the hope of the republic? One country, one language, one flag! - Alexander Henry
I would rather be remembered by a song than by a victory. - Alexander Smith
The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example. - Benjamin Disraeli
I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism. - Bob Riley
What I can do for my country, I am willing to do. - Christopher Gadsden
America without her soldiers would be like God without His angels. - Claudia Pemberton
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. - Congressman Doc Hastings
While only one day of the year is dedicated to honoring our veterans, American’s must never forget the sacrifices many of our fellow countrymen have made to defend our country and protect our freedom. - Congressman Randy Neugebauer
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. - Country singer Lee Greenwood
In remembering those who lost their lives in the London attacks and the September 11th attacks we continue our commitment to fighting for freedom, democracy and justice. - Doc Hastings
Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility. - Eleanor Roosevelt
On Memorial Day, I don’t want to only remember the combatants. There were also those who came out of the trenches as writers and poets, who started preaching peace, men and women who have made this world a kinder place to live. - Eric Burdon
Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose. - Frank Knox
Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation. - Gen. Douglas MacArthur
It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God such men lived. - George S. Patton
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism. - George Washington
A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle. - George William Curtis
You silent tents of green, We deck with fragrant flowers; Yours has the suffering been, The memory shall be ours. - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The average American is nothing if not patriotic. - Herbert Croly
I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually. - James A. Baldwin
For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue. - James A. Garfield
No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks. - James Allen
Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong. - James Bryce
The willingness of America's veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude. - Jeff Miller
The heroes of Flight 93 won the first battle in the War on Terror, and they should never be forgotten. - Jim Ramstad
My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. - John F. Kennedy
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words, but to live by them. - John F. Kennedy
As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in our nation's wars. - John M. McHugh
A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. - Joseph Campbell
Who sows virtue reaps honor. - Leonardo da Vinci
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. - Mark Twain
In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Heroism doesn’t always happen in a burst of glory. Sometimes small triumphs and large hearts change the course of history. - Mary Roach
There's intense national feeling in America that could be called patriotism. - Michael Ignatieff
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
The brave die never, though they sleep in dust, their courage nerves a thousand living men. - Minot J. Savage
I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. - Nathan Hale
There is nothing nobler than risking your life for your country. - Nick Lampson
It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle. - Norman Schwarzkopf
America is hope. It is compassion. It is excellence. It is valor. - Paul Tsongas
Memorial Day isn't just about honoring veterans, it's 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 a responsibility to serve. It's a continuation of service that honors our country and those who fell defending it. - Pete Hegseth
Man is a military animal, glories in gunpowder, and loves parade. - Philip James Bailey
Only the dead have seen the end of war. - Plato
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 Forces make to defend our way of life. - Politician Robin Hayes
There are no points of the compass on the chart of true patriotism. - Robert Charles Winthrop
True patriotism isn't cheap. It's about taking on a fair share of the burden of keeping America going. - Robert Reich
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
Veterans are a symbol of what makes our nation great, and we must never forget all they have done to ensure our freedom. - Rodney Frelinghuysen
The patriot’s blood is the seed of freedom’s tree. - Thomas Campbell
Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it. - Unknown
May we never forget freedom isn't free. - Unknown
To those in uniform serving today and to those who have served in the past, we honor you today and every day. - Unknown
Home of the free, because of the brave. - Unknown
Overall our happy country - over all our Nation spread, Is a band of noble heroes - is our Army of the Dead. - Will Carleton
There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with what is right in America. - William J. Clinton
Never was so much owed by so many few. - Winston Churchill
May Heaven be propitious, and smile on the cause of my country. - Zebulon Pike
Add your own memorial day quotes in the comment section below.
Sakshi Singh says
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Karens says
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Kelly says
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words, but to live by them. <3
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Jimmy says
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