“The appropriate place to really render honors, and to acknowledge the sacrifice that somebody has made is at the gravesite. And it's at the gravesite because that's where friends and family can be. That's where members of the military unit can gather.” MadeSacrificeMilitaryHonorMembersAcknowledgeAppropriateUnitsFamily And Friends Author:Brian Whitman
“Great military leaders have to sacrifice soldiers; great captains of industry have to sacrifice people. You can't only look after the poor, and the weak, and the disabled. You've got to do what's best for the community, and that often means sacrificing innocent people.” PeopleLooksMeanCommunityPoorLeaderSacrificeMilitaryIndustryWeakSoldierInnocentCaptainsDisabledGreat MilitaryMilitary LeaderCaptains Of Industry Author:David Nasaw
“When we ponder that vast throng who have died honorably defending home and hearth, we contemplate those immortal words, 'Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.' The feelings of heartfelt gratitude for the supreme sacrifice made by so many cannot be confined to a Memorial Day, a military parade, or a decorated grave.” MenMadeFeelingsHomeGreaterSacrificeMilitaryGratitudeDiedLaysSupremeGravesImmortalContemplatingMemorialConfinedPonderingHeartfeltParadesMemorial DayGreater LoveHeartfelt Gratitude Author:Thomas S. Monson
“Immigrants bring to America the values of faith in God, love of family, hard work and self reliance - the values that made us a great nation to begin with. We've all seen those values in action, through the service and sacrifice of more than 35,000 foreign-born men and women currently on active duty in the United States military.” MenMadeSelfHardStatesHumorActionAmericaPoliticalValuesNationsBornUnitedUnited StatesSacrificeMilitaryDutyHard WorkMen And WomenActiveGod LoveImmigrantsFaith In GodSelf RelianceRelianceFamily LovePolitical HumorGreat NationsUnited States MilitaryService And Sacrifice Author:George W. Bush
“I've always been fascinated by the military, the discipline they have and the sacrifices they make to defend the country. It's something I've always been interested in.” CountrySacrificeMilitaryDisciplineFascinated Author:Troy Polamalu
“Do not degrade me in the military uniform I wear for it represents the love I have for my country, and the sacrifices myself and millions of other American soldiers make everyday to protect the freedom we enjoy by living in the United States of America.” LoveCountryStatesAmericaEnjoyFreedomUnitedMillionsUnited StatesSacrificeMilitaryProtectEverydaySoldierUniformsUnited States Of AmericaDegradeAmerican SoldierMilitary Uniform Author:Larry David
“I put my heart and soul everyday into showing my appreciation for the incredible sacrifices of the US Military heroes by using my freedom and rights, that they provided and safeguarded at such sacrifice, to the best of my ability fighting the enemies at home.” HeartSoulHomeFightingAbilityEnemyRightsSacrificeMilitaryHeroMy HeartEverydayIncrediblesAppreciationHeart And SoulUs Military Author:Ted Nugent
“I love writing about the military, as I live near an air force base and am inspired by the sacrifices our soldiers make for us. I like to give them a lot of challenges to beat, and show how they live with intrigue and danger.” GivingWritingShowsForceChallengesSacrificeAirMilitaryDangerBeatsInspiredSoldierIntrigueAir Force Author:Franny Armstrong
“Yes and no. Because America has only about 1 percent of the population serving in the military, it is hard for many civilians to understand the sacrifices military families make. However, my experience is that after the Vietnam War, the public learned that they should support the military whether or not they support the war. You've seen that outpouring of support for the veterans of both Iraq and Afghanistan.” ShouldWarHardAmericaSupportSacrificeMilitaryPercentIraqPopulationServingAfghanistanVietnamVeteranCiviliansVietnam WarYes And NoMilitary FamilyServing In The Military Author:Steve Stivers
“God forbid that Americans earning, say, more than $1 million a year be asked to pony up a little more in taxes to support a larger military at a time when, we are told over and over, the country is in the middle of a war on terror. Millionaires can't be asked to sacrifice even just a little bit. No, they deserve to have their taxes cut while others fight and die.” YearsLittlesWarCountryDiesFightingBitsMillionsSupportCuttingSacrificeMiddleMilitaryTaxesLittle BitDeserveTerrorEarningMillionaireWar On TerrorTax CutsPonies Author:E. J. Dionne
“We owe our troops the opportunity to serve in the best-planned, best-equipped, and best-led military force in the world, and we owe them the peace of mind that comes from knowing that they and their families will be taken care of if they sacrifice life, limb or the ability to sleep without war's nightmares. We owe them not just thanks and best wishes, but action, and action in our nation's capital.” IfsWorldMindWarCareActionOpportunityForceNationsWishSleepAbilityKnowingTakenSacrificeMilitaryThanksNightmarePeace Of MindTroopsLimbsOur TroopsMilitary ForceBest Wishes Author:John F. Kerry
“In every major war we have fought in the 19th and 20th centuries. Americans have been asked to pay higher taxes - and nonessential programs have been cut - to support the military effort. Yet during this Iraq war, taxes have been lowered and domestic spending has climbed. In contrast to World War I, World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam, for most Americans this conflict has entailed no economic sacrifice. The only people really sacrificing for this war are the troops and their families.” PeopleWorldHas BeensWarEffortPaySupportCuttingSacrificeEconomicCenturyMilitaryHigherConflictTaxesMajorsProgramIraqSpendingWar Of The WorldsVietnamWorld War IiContrastWorld War ITroops20th CenturyKoreanIraq WarKorean War Author:Robert Hormats
“While only one day of the year is dedicated solely to honoring our veterans, Americans must never forget the sacrifices that many of our fellow countrymen have made to defend our country and protect our freedoms.” YearsMadeCountryForgetSacrificeMilitaryOne DayProtectFellowsOur CountryNever ForgetDedicatedVeteranCountrymenVeterans DayOur VeteransDays Of The YearHonoring VeteransHonoring Our VeteransVeterans Day Thank YouThank A VeteranThank You VeteranVeterans Day PoemsFunny Veterans DayMemorial Day HeroesAmerican VeteransUs VeteransHeroes DayVeterans And FreedomVeterans Bravery Author:Randy Neugebauer
“In the military, they give medals for people who are willing to sacrifice themselves so that others may survive. In business, we give bonuses to people who sacrifice others.” PeopleGivingMaySacrificeMilitaryWillingMedalBonus Author:Simon Sinek
“Our nation's military and law enforcement personal work hard to protect us. We must thank them for their continued vigilance. Without their sacrifice we would less capable of protecting our nation.” HardLawNationsSacrificeMilitaryHard WorkProtectCapableLaw EnforcementEnforcementVigilance Author:Leonard Boswell
“Our young Marines of today are courageous, willing to make sacrifices, and are marvelous team players. I am confident our Corps, and indeed our Nation, will be in great shape for a long time to come as these people continue to grow and assume greater positions of responsibility.” PeopleLongTodayYoungNationsGrowsResponsibilityGreaterPlayerSacrificeTeamMilitaryPositionWillingShapesLong TimeAssumingCourageousMarvelousMarineTeam Player Author:James T. Conway
“We want to get the hell over there. The quicker we clean up this Goddamned mess, the quicker we can take a little jaunt against the purple pissing Japs and clean out their nest, too. Before the Goddamned Marines get all of the credit.” WantLittlesWarHellSacrificeMilitaryCleanCreditMessWorld War IiWorld War ITroopsMarinePurpleNestsGhettoWorld War 2Second World WarWorld War 1D DayMilitary General Author:George S. Patton
“If the enemy is to be coerced, you must put him in a situation that is even more unpleasant than the sacrifice you call on him to make. The hardships of the situation must not be merely transient - at least not in appearance. Otherwise, the enemy would not give in, but would wait for things to improve.” IfsGivingWaitingSituationEnemySacrificeMilitaryAppearanceHardshipTransient Book:On War Source: On War
“I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.” WarHistorySacrificeBloodMilitaryTearsHard WorkOffersDeterminationConservativeMinistersGreat MenHistorianSweatWorld War IiWorld War IFinestToilPrime MinisterHistoricWorld HistoryWwiiWorld War 2Second World WarSweatingInspirational MilitaryWorld War 1Military HistoryGreat DeterminationDarkest HourGreat MilitarySweat And TearsGreat VictoryToilingGreatest VictoryBlood Sweat And TearsMisquotingWar VictoryFinest HourHistorical MilitaryPearl Harbor DayGreatest GenerationBlood And SweatTears Of BloodBattle Of Britain Author:Winston Churchill