Memorial Day is a day to honor those who served in the U.S. Military and paid the ultimate price. There have been several people that have written inspirational quotes on their thoughts about this day. Here are a few of the inspiring quotes about freedom and Memorial Day.

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

“As we set today aside to honor and thank our veterans, let us be mindful that we should do this every day of the year and not just one.” – Beth Pennington

“We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage.” – Theodore Roosevelt

“And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier’s tomb a beauty weeps the brave.” – Joseph Rodman Drake

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

“It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.” – Norman Schwarzkopf

“Who kept the faith and fought the fight; The glory theirs, the duty ours.” – Wallace Bruce

“I believe our flag is more than just cloth and ink. It is a universally recognized symbol that stands for liberty, and freedom. It is the history of our nation, and it’s marked by the blood of those who died defending it.” – John Thune