Ceremonies are important. But our gratitude
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.
Memorial Day this year is especially
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.
My fellow Americans, ask not what
My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.
Patriotism was a living fire of
Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose.
These fallen heroes represent the character
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.
Nowadays, many Americans have forgotten the
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.
Guard against the impostures of pretended
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
While there are towns and cities
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.
The average American is nothing if
The average American is nothing if not patriotic.
True patriotism isn’t cheap. It
True patriotism isn’t cheap. It’s about taking on a fair share of the burden of keeping America going.
Man is a military animal, glories
Man is a military animal, glories in gunpowder, and loves parade.
It’s always the generals with
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.
A man’s country is not
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.
There’s intense national feeling in
There’s intense national feeling in America that could be called patriotism.
There is nothing wrong with America
There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with what is right in America.
I have long believed that sacrifice
I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.
As America celebrates Memorial Day, we
As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in our nation’s wars.
Patriotism is supporting your country all
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.
From 1971 onwards, the Memorial Day
From 1971 onwards, the Memorial Day holiday was officially observed on the last Monday in May and became the unofficial start of the summer, with barbecues, blockbuster movie openings and mattress sales.
137 years later, Memorial Day remains
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.