“The patriot’s blood is the seed of freedom’s tree.” — Thomas Campbell
“This nation will remain the land of the free only as long as it is home of the brave.” — Elmer Davis
“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
“The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” — Jeff Miller
“No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.” — General Douglas MacArthur
“Don’t forget who your heroes are, what they mean to you, and why they mean that to you.” — Gale Harold
“The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.” — Benjamin Disraeli
“For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue.” — James A. Garfield
“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.” — Lee Greenwood
“Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world. A veteran does not have that problem.” — Ronald Reagan