veterans quotes of appreciation
"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
"The willingness of America's veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude." – Jeff Miller
"We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude." – Cynthia Ozick
"Honoring the commitment of our veterans and military families helps us renew our national promise that we will remain forever indebted to all who have so nobly served our nation." – Barack Obama
"The veteran, above all, is one who has seen the horror of war and knows the cost of freedom." – Unknown
"No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks." – James Allen
short veterans quotes
"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him."
"All gave some, some gave all."
"Freedom is not free."
"Old soldiers never die; they just fade away."
"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance."
"We sleep safely at night because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would do us harm."
"A hero is someone who has given his life to something bigger than himself."
veterans quotes inspirational short
The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.
Freedom is not free.
Veterans are the backbone of our nation.
A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
quotes for veterans day
"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
"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." – Elmer Davis
"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
"Heroes may not be braver than anyone else, but they are brave five minutes longer." – Ronald Reagan
"On this Veterans Day, we honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans, who have defended our freedom and way of life." – Barack Obama
"Courage is fear holding on a minute longer." – George S. Patton
"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." – Joseph Campbell
"The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy." – Kendrick Meek
"We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude." – Cynthia Ozick
"No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks." – James Allen
famous veteran quotes
"Old soldiers never die; they just fade away." - General Douglas MacArthur
"The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his." - General George S. Patton
"Duty, Honor, Country." - General Douglas MacArthur
"I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." - Nathan Hale
"No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country." - General George S. Patton (variation)
"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers." - William Shakespeare, quoted by veterans like those in Band of Brothers series, referencing Henry V
"A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood." - General George S. Patton
quotes about veterans sacrifice
"The soldier, above all other men, is required to practice the greatest act of religious training—sacrifice." — Douglas MacArthur
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." — John 15:13
"The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or submission." — John F. Kennedy
"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." — Joseph Campbell
"All gave some, some gave all." — Vietnam War Memorial inscription
"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
"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." — Harry S. Truman
"A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America' for an amount of 'up to and including my life'." — Author Unknown
"No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he is vigilant in its preservation." — Thomas Jefferson
proud to be a veteran quotes
"I am proud to have served my country with honor and distinction."
"Once a veteran, always a patriot – proud of the sacrifices made for freedom."
"Being a veteran means I stood for something greater than myself, and I'm proud of that every day."
"Proud to be a veteran: I defended liberty so others could live in peace."
"In the uniform, I found purpose; as a veteran, I wear my pride."
"Veterans like me are the guardians of democracy – and I'm honored to say I served."
"Proud to have answered the call, fought the fight, and returned as a stronger American."
"My service shaped me, and I am proud to be a veteran who gave back to my nation."
"From the battlefield to civilian life, my pride in being a veteran never fades."
"Wearing the badge of a veteran fills me with pride for the values I upheld."
veterans day quotes inspirational
"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
"In war, there are no unwounded soldiers." - José Narosky
"The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy." - Senator John Hoeven
"America's veterans embody the ideals upon which America was founded." - Mike Ferguson
"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." - Elmer Davis
"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
"Courage is fear holding on a minute longer." - George S. Patton