Memorial Day 2016: Top Quotes and Bible Verses to Remember the Sacrifice of Veterans and Service Members
For Americans, the Memorial Day is celebrated in more ways than one. For starters, it is a day to visit and offer small tokens of gratitude to the graves of the fallen soldiers who paid the ultimate price serving the armed forces of the country.
Traditionally, it has also been a family affair like some holidays in the US. Many American families get together for some barbecue at their homes, or make it a point to watch a Memorial Day parade, whether on TV or in the streets.
And, since the holiday is celebrated on a Monday, some Americans also take the opportunity to take a vacation with loved ones or friends. It has also been a weekend of shopping as businesses also make the most out of the holiday to offer a lot deals and bargains to attract buyers. The long weekend also heralds the unofficial start of the summer season in the country.
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But, while the means of celebration vary, Americans are in unison when it comes to why the holiday is a significant part of their calendar. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a federal holiday in the US to honor the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the military. Below are some of the top quotes and bible verses in line with the celebration of the 2016 Memorial Day.
"Thanksgiving is a day when we pause to give thanks for the things we have. Memorial Day is a day when we pause to give thanks to the people who fought for the things we have."
"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." ---John 15:13
"All gave some, some gave all."
"Our Flag does not fly because the wind blows it; It flies with the last breath of Every Soldier who died defending it."
"Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you; Jesus Christ and the American soldier. One died for your soul; the other for your freedom."
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." ---General George S. Patton
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants." ---Psalm 116:15
"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
"A new commandment I give unto you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another." ---John 13:34
"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." ---Joseph Campbell
