Memorial day proverbs

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◆ 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. Baldwin99

◆ On what rests the hope of the republic? One country, one language, one flag!

- Alexander Henry99

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

- James Bryce99

◆ Man is a military animal, glories in gunpowder, and loves parade.

- Philip James Bailey99

◆ Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

- George Washington99

◆ There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with what is right in America.

- William J. Clinton99

◆ The willingness of America's veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.

- Jeff Miller99

◆ I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.

- Nathan Hale99

◆ 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 Hayes99

◆ 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. Castle99

◆ How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!

- Maya Angelou98

◆ Et every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.

- John F Kennedy98

◆ All we have of freedom, all we use or know - This our fathers bought for us long and long ago.

- Rudyard Kipling98

◆ While tributes to Americans who had lost their lives in battle had been held in a number of towns across the nation, one of the more well-known stories about the beginnings of Memorial Day is the story about General John Logan.

- John Linder98

◆ 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 Chayefsky98