Memorialday Quotes

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.

Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.

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.

True patriotism isn't cheap. It's about taking on a fair share of the burden of keeping America going.

Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.