People Reflect On Memorial Day Quotes

Here are some Memorial Day Quotes for reflection

“The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.” Benjamin Disraeli quotes (British Prime Minister and Novelist. 1804-1881)

“That's what it takes to be a hero, a little gem of innocence inside you that makes you want to believe that there still exists a right and wrong, that decency will somehow triumph in the end” Lise Hand quotes.

“True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” Arthur Ashe quotes (American social Activist and Tennis Player, the first black winner of a major men's singles championship. 1943-1993)

Memorial Day Quotes and Thoughts from Twitter

Cherelynn: Does anyone remember the Memorial Day ritual of cleaning the gravesites of serviceman and putting red poppies on it?

SpencerSS: Who else out there is wearing a suit on memorial day?

arizonagiselle: A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.~Joseph Campbell (Thank you Memorial Day heros!)

PocketPinUp: Memorial Day - Yeah, it's a day off in the USA, and a holiday. But, let's not forget what it's really about.

I particularly loved this quote that is very appropriate for this memorial day. "BigRonATL: RT @ThreeWaysIn: Happy Memorial Day - Remember fallen troops! Soldiers don't fight to provide a holiday for better pricing on TVs & autos."