This Monday, May 26, 2025, Americans across the country will celebrate the brave servicemen and servicewomen who died defending our country. Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer, often a weekend filled with family get-togethers, pool parties, parades and backyard cookouts. But the true meaning of Memorial Day is a much more solemn occasion. It's a day of remembrance to honor the sacrifice made by the men and women who have died during their service in the United States military. Whether you celebrate by hosting a backyard BBQ get-together or having a simple and intimate moment of silence with your loved ones, Memorial Day is a special time to honor America's history and commemorate the bravery, courage and honor of our troops. Even though the holiday is a time to celebrate the freedom we have in America, we should never forget that that very freedom came at the expense of the brave heroes who lost their lives fighting to protect it. Considering the somber meaning behind the holiday, wishing someone a "Happy Memorial Day" could be considered insensitive. We've gathered a list of the most dignified and patriotic Memorial Day quotes, messages and greetings to offer to honor our nation's veterans who sacrificed everything to fight for our freedom as Americans. What should you say instead of "Happy Memorial Day?" The Memorial Day quotes listed below honor those servicemen and servicewomen who never came home. There are messages that you can share with the parents or loved ones of a warrior killed in action, Memorial Day greetings that you can use in a speech honoring the fallen and sayings that you can use on an invitation for a Memorial Day Weekend party. Combine them with one of these patriotic Memorial Day quotes or Memorial Day Instagram captions to honor those who gave their all.Related: Memorial Day History
50 Memorial Day Quotes
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1. "Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay." — Barack Obama2. "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. Kennedy3. "Heroism is not only in the man, but in the occasion." — Calvin Coolidge4. "Never throughout history has a man who lived a life of ease left a name worth remembering." — Theodore Roosevelt5. "Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them." — Franklin D. Roosevelt6. "No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation." — General Douglas MacArthur7. "Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility." — Eleanor Roosevelt8. "A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." — Joseph Campbell9. "Never was so much owed by so many few." — Winston Churchill10. "The patriot's blood is the seed of freedom's tree." — Thomas CampbellRelated: How To Celebrate Memorial Day With Kids
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12. "To those in uniform serving today and to those who have served in the past, we honor you today and every day." — Unknown
14. "The brave die never, though they sleep in dust, their courage nerves a thousand living men." — Minot J. Savage
16. "No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks." — James Allen
18. "Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it." — Unknown
20. "For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue." — James A. Garfield
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22. "Who kept the faith and fought the fight; The glory theirs, the duty ours." — Wallace Bruce
24. "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." — Jennifer M. Granholm
26. "Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look on them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death." — Sun Tzu
28. "Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime." — Adlai Stevenson II
30. "So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart, I shall say that life is good." — Helen Keller
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32. "Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory there would be no civilization, no future." — Elie Wiesel
34. "Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first." — Charles de Gaulle
36. "The willingness of America's veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude." — Jeff Miller
38. "There is nothing nobler than risking your life for your country." — Nick Lampson
40. "In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." — Martin Luther King, Jr.
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42. "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." — Nathan Hale
44. "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." — Mark Twain
46. "A man is a patriot if his heart beats true to his country." — Charles E. Jefferson
48. "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We did not pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free." — Ronald Reagan
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50. "Let their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored." — Daniel Webster
55 Memorial Day Messages and Sayings
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51. Let us remember all our heroes who have left us while fighting for our country. 52. Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 53. This Memorial Day, we remember those heroes who courageously gave their lives. 54. In honor of those who fought for our freedom until their dying breath, we remember and thank them on this Memorial Day. 55. Fallen, but not forgotten. 56. Join us today to count our blessings and stand proud. 57. This Memorial Day, our deepest gratitude goes to the fallen men and women who gave the citizens of the United States a chance to make this world a better place.58. Let us gather together in celebration and remembrance of our heroes who have fallen.59. Let's take a moment of silence to remember and honor the sacrifices of the thousands of men and women who gave up their lives for our country.
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61. We don't know them all, but we owe them all.
63. Let's remember our fallen service members with pride this Memorial Day.
65. Thank you to all those who have guarded my freedom and peace.
67. Take a moment this Memorial Day weekend to honor those who served our nation and are no longer with us.
69. Join us in praise of the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in the name of the United States of America.
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72. May this Memorial Day bring you good memories of your son. We are forever grateful for his service to our country and his great courage.
74. On Memorial Day, we remember those fallen heroes who left a mark on our history.
76. In honor of Memorial Day, let us take inspiration from the brave soldiers who gave up their lives and become good citizens of our nation.
78. Never forget the price we've paid for our independence.
80. This Memorial Day, we thank the fallen heroes of America who gave their lives to serve the nation.
82. Join us this Memorial Day as we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
84. We should strive to live by the liberties and principles for which our bravest soldiers fell.
86. We appreciate all the great deeds and sacrifices of our fallen heroes that grant us a chance to enjoy freedom.
87. The blood and sweat of our patriots sowed the seeds of the blessings of freedom and prosperity we enjoy today. May those brave heroes never be forgotten, on Memorial Day and every day.
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89. Let Memorial Day be a day to count our blessings and remember those who serve to protect our country and our freedom.
91. As you enjoy this weekend, the unofficial start of summer, remember what Memorial Day is really about: Those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
93. May each one of us take inspiration this Memorial Day from the patriotism of the brave soldiers who died for our country.
95. Take a moment this weekend to honor those who served our nation and are no longer with us.
97. Our deepest gratitude goes to our beloved sons and daughters who gave us a chance to make this world a better place.
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99. Their peace lives in our hearts. Honor America's heroes by repaying them for what they did with your respect this Memorial Day.
101. America stands strong thanks to the sacrifice of many. Today, we honor all who served and gave their lives to protect our freedoms.
103. Memorial Day will always be an important day in the history of America—the day to remember with glory all of those who fought for our nation and sacrificed their lives.
105. We all owe a debt to those brave heroes who fought for our country and gave their all. We can never repay them for their bravery and dedication.
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