Each year on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms remind us of the true meaning of service.

Whether you’re looking for words to share in a social media post, a speech, or a simple message of gratitude, these Veterans Day quotes capture the spirit of appreciation we feel for our nation’s heroes.

“The willingness of America’s Veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” — Jeff Miller

“We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.” — Unknown

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” — Elmer Davis

“How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” — Maya Angelou

“Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul.” — Michel de Montaigne

“Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die.” — G.K. Chesterton

“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” — Unknown

“The brave die never, though they sleep in dust: their courage nerves a thousand living men.” — Minot J. Savage

“Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

“To those in uniform serving today and to those who have served in the past, we honor you today and every day.” — Unknown

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” — Joseph Campbell

“Home of the free because of the brave.” — Unknown

“Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day.” — Charles B. Rangel

“On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our Veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to them and their families.” — Dan Lipinski

“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 up to and including their life.” — Unknown

“In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.” — José Narosky

“To our men and women in uniform, past, present, and future, God bless you and thank you.” — Unknown

“The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.” — Benjamin Disraeli

“Never was so much owed by so many to so few.” — Winston Churchill

“Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world. A Veteran doesn’t have that problem.” — Ronald Reagan

Honoring Veterans, Today and Every Day

At Soldiers’ Angels, we believe Veterans Day is more than a holiday; it’s a reminder to serve those who have served us. Whether through a card, a hospital visit, or a simple act of kindness, every gesture matters.

Take these Veterans Day quotes as inspiration to reach out to a Veteran in your life. Thank them for their service, listen to their story, and let them know that their sacrifices will never be forgotten.

Want to help us support Veterans? We have numerous opportunities to do so through hospital visits, special events, food distributions, and other initiatives. Get started here.

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