These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.

Michael N. Castle

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.

Mark Twain

In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle.

George William Curtis

I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.

Nathan Hale

Memorial Day this year is especially important as we are reminded almost daily of the great sacrifices that the men and women of the Armed Services make to defend our way of life.

Robin Hayes