Veterans Day is in many ways similar to Memorial day, which is commemorated in many ways to show respect for those who have died for serving our country. Whether visiting a national cemetery or gathering with friends and family, take time to participate in the National Moment on Remembrance.
Quotes for Veterans day:
“Valor is a gift. Those having it never know for sure whether they have it till the test comes. And those having it in one test never know for sure if they will have it when the next test comes.” – Napoleon Bonaparte
“As a 22-year Army Veteran who served in Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, and as a Civilian Advisor to the Afghan Army in Operation Enduring Freedom, I understand both the gravity of giving the order, and the challenge of carrying it out.” – Allen West
“War should never be thought of as something autonomous, but always as an instrument of policy.” – Karl von Clausewitz
“On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free.” – Dan Lipinski
“Well, look at what people are doing for returned veterans now. The wounded warriors. They’re working hard to make the wounded veterans feel that they are loved and welcomed home, unlike Vietnam. It was not a very kind, gentle world then. I think we are kinder and gentler.” – Barbara Bush
America’s Veterans have served their country with the belief that democracy and freedom are ideals to be upheld around the world. – John Doolittle
“Because all of us believe and understand in the fabric of the common bond of why we call ourselves American is to care for the men and women who wear the uniform; and when they take off the uniform, we care for them when they are veterans.” – Steve Buyer
“My heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place–police, firefighters, and members of our armed forces.” – Sidney Sheldon
“Our veterans accepted the responsibility to defend America and uphold our values when duty called.” – Bill Shuster
“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. ” – Joseph Campbell