• "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 Tweet
• "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." - Paddy Chayefsky Tweet
• "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 Tweet
• "There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with what is right in America." - William J. Clinton Tweet
• "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 Tweet
• "Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong." - James Bryce Tweet
• "True patriotism isn't cheap. It's about taking on a fair share of the burden of keeping America going." - Robert Reich Tweet
• "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 Tweet
• "I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism." - Bob Riley Tweet
• "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." - Nathan Hale Tweet