“May we never forget freedom isn’t free.”

Simply put, these quotes are to say thank you.

It’s an honor and recognition of service we should have every day, not only on this occasion.

American flag on a pole in a cemetery, with crosses and more flags in the blurred background.

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.The Origins of Memorial Day.

Waterloo, New York.Celebrate Commemorate Memorial Day.

Public Law 106-579.National Moment of Remembrance Act.

Three red stars horizontally placed above a quote by Ronald Reagan on a blue background. The quote emphasizes the importance of preserving freedom for future generations.

Three red stars above a quote on a blue background: “This is the day we pay homage to all those who didn’t come home. This is not Veterans Day, it’s not a celebration, it is a day of solemn contemplation over the cost of freedom.” – Tamra Bolton, in Parade essay. A red horizontal line is at the bottom.

A quote by Claudia Pemberton reads, “America without her soldiers would be like God without His angels.” The background features red and blue stripes with white stars.

Three red stars and a quote on a blue background: “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.

Three red stars are placed above a quote by Thucydides on a blue background. Below is a horizontal red line.