veterans quotes inspirational
"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war." - General Douglas MacArthur
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." - John F. Kennedy
"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." - G.K. Chesterton
"No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation." - General Douglas MacArthur
"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." - Joseph Campbell
"Courage is fear holding on a minute longer." - General George S. Patton
"The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy." - Senator John McCain
"In war, there are no unwounded soldiers." - José Narosky
"Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility." - Eleanor Roosevelt
"We sleep peaceably in our beds at night only because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would harm us." - George Orwell
veterans quotes of appreciation
"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." – Thomas Jefferson
"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." – Joseph Campbell
"The willingness of America's veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude." – Barack Obama
"Veterans are a symbol of American patriotism and idealism." – Bill Clinton
"We owe our World War veterans – and all our veterans – a debt we can never fully repay." – Doc Hastings
"A veteran is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America' for an amount of 'up to and including my life'." – Anonymous
"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." – G.K. Chesterton
veterans day quotes short
All gave some, some gave all.
Freedom is not free.
The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.
Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear—not absence of fear.
We sleep safely at night because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would harm us.
Duty, honor, country.
America without her soldiers would be like God without His angels.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
veterans quotes inspirational short
"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war."
"Duty, honor, country."
"Freedom is never free."
"The veteran is the living proof that America is worth fighting for."
"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."
"Courage is fear that has said its prayers."
"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles."
"Thank you for your service; your bravery inspires us all."
"The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example."
"True patriotism is not cheering for our side, no matter what, but constructively holding our side to a higher standard."
quotes about veterans sacrifice
"The brave die never, though they sleep in dust: Their courage nerves a thousand living men." – Minot J. Savage
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." – John 15:13
"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war." – Douglas MacArthur
"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." – Joseph Campbell
"Veterans have given their lives or their time to a cause greater than themselves, and for that, we owe them our deepest gratitude." – Anonymous
veterans day sayings of thanks
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
We honor and appreciate our veterans for protecting our freedoms.
Grateful beyond words for the bravery of those who served.
Your dedication ensures a safer tomorrow—thank you, veterans.
A heartfelt thank you to all who have worn the uniform.
We owe you a debt of gratitude for your courage and commitment.
Thank you for standing up for our country when it needed you most.
Your sacrifices allow us to live in peace—thank you.
Endless thanks to our veterans for their unwavering patriotism.
We salute and thank you for your heroic contributions.
famous veteran quotes
"The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his." - General George S. Patton
"Old soldiers never die; they just fade away." - General Douglas MacArthur
"In the final choice, a soldier's pack is not so heavy as a prisoner's chains." - Dwight D. Eisenhower
"War is hell." - General William Tecumseh Sherman
"We're surrounded. That simplifies the problem! They are in front of us, behind us, and we are flanked on both sides by an enemy that outnumbers us 29 to 1. They can't get away from us now!" - Lieutenant General Lewis "Chesty" Puller
proud to be a veteran quotes
As a veteran, I am proud to have served my country with honor and integrity. – Unknown
Proud to be a veteran, for in service, we find the truest measure of our character. – Unknown
Once a soldier, always a soldier – proud, resilient, and forever grateful. – Unknown
I wear my veteran status like a badge of honor, a testament to the sacrifices made for freedom. – Unknown
Being a veteran means standing tall in the face of adversity, and I am immensely proud of that legacy. – Unknown
Proud to have answered the call of duty, for it shaped me into who I am today. – Unknown
A veteran's pride comes from knowing we defended what matters most. – Unknown
In the uniform, I found purpose; as a veteran, I carry that pride forever. – Unknown
Proud to be part of a brotherhood that sacrificed for the greater good. – Unknown
The pride of a veteran is etched in every scar and memory of service. – Unknown