We wanted to show our gratitude to our Veterans around the nation by collecting our top 21 quotes that celebrate the brave heroes fighting for the freedom of our nation.
"Never give in — never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy." — Winston Churchill
“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
"I believe it is the nature of people to be heroes, given the chance." – James A. Autry
“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
“Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die.” — G.K. Chesterton
“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” – Billy Graham
“In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot.” — Mark Twain
"Neither a wise man nor a brave man lies down on the tracks of history to wait for the train of the future to run over him."— Dwight D. Eisenhower
"Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country's cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause."— Abraham Lincoln
“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” — Maya Angelou
“We, too, born to freedom, and believing in freedom, are willing to fight to maintain freedom. We, and all others who believe as deeply as we do, would rather die on our feet than live on our knees.” — T. Roosevelt
“The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.” – Patrick Henry
Thank you again for your patriotism, your love of country, and your willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Remember, honoring our veterans is about how we treat our veterans every single day of the year, and ensuring that our society provides the care that they need and the benefits they’ve earned when they return home.