Memorial Day

Just a few quotes to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day.  

And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier’s tomb, and beauty weeps the brave. - Joseph Rodman Drake

They are dead; but they live in each Patriot’s breast,

And their names are engraven on honor’s bright crest. 

- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Better to fight for something than live for nothing. - George S Patton

I regret that I have but one life to give for my country. - Nathan Hale

For love of country they accepted death... - James A. Garfield

You all knew that some things are worth dying for. One's country is worth dying for, and democracy is worth dying for, because it's the most deeply honorable form of government ever devised by man. All of you loved liberty. All of you were willing to fight tyranny, and you knew the people of your countries were behind you. 

- Ronald Reagan's Remarks on the 40th Anniversary of D-Day

The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation. 
- George Washington