“Today, we pay tribute to those patriots who never came back – who fought for a home to which they never returned, and died for a country whose gratitude they will always have… Scripture teaches us that ‘greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.’”
– President Barack Obama, 2013 Presidential Proclamation: Prayer for Peace
For many, Memorial Day is the official start to summer—a day to spend with our loved ones, enjoying the weather and time away from work. But more notably, Memorial Day is an opportunity for all Americans to join forces and pay homage to the men and women who have faithfully defended our country and given their lives in service.
The men and women from every corner of our great nation, and every branch of the United States Armed Forces, have sacrificed to preserve the freedoms we all cherish.
The Military Family Research Institute would like to offer our gratitude to those serving abroad and at home, as well as their families, and honor the service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can live free.
Let us never forget.