100 Veterans Day Quotes to Honor U.S. Veterans

Veterans Day is a federal holiday in United States observed every year on November 11.  This is a day for honoring military veterans, who are the people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Here are some of the best patriotic Veterans Day Quotes to express your gratitude to America’s military, past and present. These Veterans Day quotes will help you to appreciate the thousands who continue to protect people of America on a daily basis, while we live a peaceful life. Say thanks to Veterans in your network by sharing these quotes.

Veterans Day Quotes

1. America without her soldiers would be like God without his angels.” ~ Claudia Pemberton

2. “The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” ~ Jeff Miller

3. “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” ~ Joseph Campbell

4. “This nation will remain the land of the free only as long as it is home of the brave.” ~ Elmer Davis

5. “On thy grave the rain shall fall from the eyes of a mighty nation!” ~ Thomas William Parsons

6. “How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” ~ Maya Angelou

7. “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” ~ John F. Kennedy

8. “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.” ~ Randy Neugebauer
9. “Brave men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.” ~ Seneca
10. “If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read it in English, thank a Veteran.” ~ Anonymous

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Happy Veterans Day Quotes

11. “Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” ~ Billy Graham
12. “Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause.” ~ Abraham Lincoln
13. “In the face of impossible odds, people who love this country, can change it.” ~ Barrack Obama
14. “The hero is the man dedicated to the creation and / or defense of reality-conforming, life-promoting values.” ~ Andrew Bernstein
15. “Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day.” ~ Charles B. Rangel
16. “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear—not absence of fear.” ~ Mark Twain
17. “There is nothing nobler than risking your life for your country.” ~ Nick Lampson
18. “I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.” ~ Lee Greenwood, “God Bless the U.S.A.”
19. “The patriot’s blood is the seed of freedom’s tree.” ~ Thomas Campbell
20. “America’s Veterans have served their country with the belief that democracy and freedom are ideals to be upheld around the world.” ~ John Doolittle

Famous Veterans Day 2022 Quotes

21. “We sleep peaceably in our beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on our behalf.” ~ George Orwell
22. “The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” ~ G.K. Chesterton
23. “I think there is one higher office than President and I would call that patriot.” ~ Gary Hart
24. “To our men and women in uniform, past, present, and future, God bless you and thank you.” ~ Anonymous
25. “A true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.” ~ Hercules
26. “America’s veterans embody the ideals upon which America was founded more than 229 years ago.” ~ Steve Buyer
27. “For the veteran, thank you for bravely doing what you’re called to do so we can safely do what we’re free to do” ~ Anonymous
28. “Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it… it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it” ~ Anonymous
29. “To those in uniform serving today and to those who have served in the past, we honor you today and every day.” ~ Anonymous
30. “Remembering with gratitude, the brave men, and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.” ~ Anonymous

Veterans Day Quotes and Sayings to Salute USA Heroes

31. “The secret of happiness is freedom, and the secret of freedom, courage.” ~ Thucydides
32. “It’s about how we treat our veterans every single day of the year. It’s about making sure they have the care they need and the benefits that they’ve earned when they come home. It is about serving all of you as well as you’ve served the United States of America.” ~ Barack Obama
33. “We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” ~ Cynthia Ozick
34. “It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.” ~ George S. Patton
35. “Brave men are all vertebrates; they have their softness on the surface and their toughness in the middle.” ~ G.K. Chesterton
36. “True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” ~ Arthur Ashe
37. “I think there is one higher office than President and I would call that patriot.” ~ Gary Hart
38. “Because all of us believe and understand in the fabric of the common bond of why we call ourselves American is to care for the men and women who wear the uniform; and when they take off the uniform, we care for them when they are veterans.” ~ Steve Buyer
39. “The sanctity of our battlefields, monuments, and veterans institutions is of utmost importance to preserve military history and pay respect to those who fought.” ~ Henry Waxman
40. “There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.” ~ Alexander Hamilton

Thank You Veterans Quotes

41. “We owe our World War II veterans – and all our veterans – a debt we can never fully repay.” ~ Doc Hastings
42. “Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared to death.” ~ Gen. Omar Bradley
43. “In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans’ organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose.” ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower
44. “Without heroes, we are all plain people, and don’t know how far we can go.” ~ Bernard Malamud
45. “Our veterans accepted the responsibility to defend America and uphold our values when duty called.” ~ Bill Shuster

46. “Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be.” ~ Gen. Douglas MacArthur
47. “The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment.” ~ Judd Gregg
48. “Never was so much owed by so many to so few.” ~ Winston Churchill
49. “I’m trying to raise the awareness of the troops that, when they deploy and go to war, it’s not just them at war – it’s also their family. Their family has to go through all the hardships and the stresses.” ~ Chris Kyle
50. “In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.” ~ Jose Narosky

Veterans Day Wishes

51. “Salute to all the people Who gave their lives for saving the grace of the country! Salute to them, Happy Veterans Day!”
52. “You taught us the meaning of true patriotism. You will always be in our hearts, guiding us to make our country great again. Happy Veterans Day.”
53. “Honoring your bravery is the lease we can do! Thank you for looking out for us; I wish you a great Veterans Day. May God bless you.”
54. “My appreciation for you is deep, and my admiration for you is even deeper. Thank you so much for your service. Happy Veterans Day!”
55. “Happy Veterans Day!! We are eternally grateful to all those men and women who have fought and served for our country. Wishing you and your family a happy, safe and peaceful Veterans Day. Thank You.”

56. “Wishing you Happy Veterans Day and praising your loyalty towards the country. May God bless you.”
57. “Happy Veterans Day to everyone on the service. Thank you for always protecting the country and the people.”
58. “We owe you so much. Hats off to you for being so brave and loyal. Happy Veterans Day, dear.”
59. “To everyone who has served this country, who are serving now and who are going to serve in the future – Happy Veterans Day!!”
60. “The sacrifice you guys have made will never go in vain. All your great deeds will pass from one generation to the next generation as long as the human race exists.”

Veterans Day Messages

61. “It’s only when we matured, we realized that you are the true heroes and legends behind all those stories we grew up listening to. You are and always will be our greatest inspirations.”
62. “We are not only thankful to you but also motivated by you. You have shown us how to be brave and honest. You will always be in our hearts. Happy Veterans Day”
63. “Without your bravery and compromises, we would never be here to thank you today. Your footprints will always be followed when its time for us to protect the nation!”
64. “Liberty comes at a price, and the men and women who serve our country are willing to pay that price for our freedom and peace. Today, we thank you, we salute you, we honor you Veterans!”
65. “Happy Veterans Day! You guys deserve every ounce of respect for securing our future.”

66. “Happy Veterans Day! They fought fearlessly for the national pride. They served till the last breath. We salute and respect the spirit that binds our nation together.”
67. “While rejoicing and basking in the glory of your country, don’t forget to say a silent thank you to all those brave warriors who made it possible. Have a great Veteran’s day.”
68. “They fought for the country. They gave their life. Take a moment to remember them. For all their strive. Salute to them, Happy Veterans Day!”
69. “May God forever bless our servicemen and women. I have nothing but honor and gratitude to show to you today and always. You are worth all that you can get!”
70. “A heartfelt Veterans Day salute of thanks to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country while protecting the freedoms of our great nation.”

Veteran’s Day Quotes

71. “Their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored.” ~ Daniel Webster
72. “Who kept the faith and fought the fight; The glory theirs, the duty ours.” ~ Wallace Bruce
73. “I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.” ~ Bob Riley
74. “Damn the wars but bless the soldier.” ~ T.L. Moffitt
75. “Beginner knows rules, but veterans know exceptions.” ~ Anonymous
76. “It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.” ~ Zell Miller
77. “Today is the day we should reminisce for those who fought valiantly for the pride, honor, and freedom of our country. Happy Veterans Day!” – Anonymous
78. “We gather to remember, to honor those who’ve died, And thank God for the veterans who still stand at our side.” ~ Greta Zwaan
79. “Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world, but the Marines don’t have that problem.” ~ Ronald Reagan
80. “Never was so much owed by so many to so few.” ~ Winston Churchill

Happy Veterans Day Quotes

81. “My heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place — police, firefighters, and members of our armed forces.” ~ Sidney Sheldon
82. “Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul.” ~ Michel de Montaigne
83. “The brave die never, though they sleep in dust: Their courage nerves a thousand living men.” ~ Minot J. Savage
84. “Here men endured that a nation might live.” ~ Herbert Hoover
85. “Fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor.” ~ Michael N. Castle
86. “Those that die for a good cause hover as a cloud of witnesses over the nation.” ~ Henry Ward Beecher
87. “The highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one’s country.” ~ George S. Patton Jr.
88. “Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
89. “On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free.” ~ Dan Lipinski
90. “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude.”  ~ Harry S. Truman

Veterans Quotes

91. “Spending time with America’s soldiers is always inspiring.” ~ John Boehner
92. “He loves his country best who strives to make it best.” ~ Robert G. Ingersoll
93. “When our perils are past, shall our gratitude sleep?” ~ George Canning
94. “It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.” ~ Norman Schwarzkopf
95. “The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.” ~ Douglas MacArthur
96. “Better than honor and glory, and history’s iron pen, was the thought of duty done and the love of his fellow-men.” ~ Richard Watson Gilder
97. “The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.” ~ Patrick Henry
98. “The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.” ~ Benjamin Disraeli
99. “On Veterans Day, we take time to honor those men and women who bravely serve and have served our nation in the U.S. Armed Forces.” ~ Todd Tiahrt
100. “My father had many, many veterans over to the house, and the older I got the more I appreciated their sacrifice.” ~ Steven Spielberg

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