Remember Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, I

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On Memorial Day, I don’t want to only remember the combatants. There were also those who came out of the trenches as writers and poets, who started preaching peace, men and women who have made this world a kinder place to live. Eric Burdon

Freedom cannot be bestowed

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Freedom cannot be bestowed – it must be achieved. Elbert Hubbard

In the truest sense,

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In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved. Franklin D. Roosevelt

137 years later, Memorial

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137 years later, Memorial Day remains one of America’s most cherished patriotic observances. The spirit of this day has not changed – it remains a day to honor those who died defending our freedom and democracy. Doc Hastings

I have long believed

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I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism. Bob Riley

Courage is contagious. When

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Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened. Billy Graham

I don’t have to

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I don’t have to tell you how fragile this precious gift of freedom is. Every time we hear, watch, or read the news, we are reminded that liberty is a rare commodity in this world. Ronald Reagan