5 memorable quotes honoring American heroes

On Memorial Day, we honor those that have lost their lives fighting for our freedom. Although we remember with gratitude each day of the year, today we come together to officially memorialize our fallen soldiers. Below are a few quotes honoring our American heroes that we can reflect on today and always.

“You silent tents of green, We deck with fragrant flowers; Yours has the suffering been, The memory shall be ours.” — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” — Joseph Campbell

“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.” — General George S. Patton

“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” — Nathan Hale

“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” — President Harry S. Truman