the true meaning of memorial day
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The Memorial in Memorial Day is sometimes ignored by too many of us. This is a day to remember our family members and loved ones, our neighbors and our friends who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Though we celebrate with barbecues, parades, and fireworks, it is important to remember what this day is really all about - honoring those who died to protect our freedoms.
-Each Memorial Day, the Nation honors those Americans who died while defending our Nation and its values. While these heroes should be honored every day for their profound contribution to securing our Nation's freedom, they and their families should be especially honored on Memorial Day... William Clinton
-Memorial Day is an occasion of special importance to all Americans, because it is a day sacred to the memory of all those Americans who made the supreme sacrifice for the liberties we enjoy... Ronald Regan
-Each Memorial Day, the Nation honors those Americans who died while defending our Nation and its values. While these heroes should be honored every day for their profound contribution to securing our Nation's freedom, they and their families should be especially honored on Memorial Day... William Clinton
-Memorial Day is an occasion of special importance to all Americans, because it is a day sacred to the memory of all those Americans who made the supreme sacrifice for the liberties we enjoy... Ronald Regan