Honor what was given

This Memorial Day, let's honor the true impact of the men and women who gave their final sacrifice for our nation.

We remember their words

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I'm not afraid to die, I just hate the thought of not seeing you again. Quote by: — Lieutenant Tommie Kennedy, Army Air Corps 1923 to 1945

If I become a pilot, every black man can become anything he wants to be in the Navy. I'm the beginning of things to come. Quote by: — Ensign Jesse L. Brown, Navy 1926 to 1950

Please tell the kiddies that I love them. And if this is my last letter, please remember me. Whatever happens, I love you. Quote by: — Sergeant First Class Marshall Robertson, Army 1935 to 1969

I'm proud to serve this country that has given me, an immigrant, so much opportunity. I have no regrets. Quote by: — Captain Mario Fajardo, Army 1961 to 1991

Please find it in your heart to forgive me for leaving you alone. Teach our babies to live life to the fullest; tell yourself to do the same. Quote by: — Private First Class Jesse A. Givens, Army 1969 to 2003

Other ways we can honor the fallen

Wear a poppy

Pinning a red poppy on your shirt or lapel is a time-honored tradition to show remembrance on Memorial Day.
Fly the Stars and Stripes

Fly the flag at half-staff from sunrise until noon to honor the fallen, then raise it to full-staff until sunset to pay tribute to surviving veterans and current service members.
Observe the National Moment of Remembrance

At 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day, spend one minute to reflect on and remember those who lost their lives in the line of service.
Visit a memorial

Honor the ultimate sacrifice our nation's heroes have made by visiting one of our national memorials or cemeteries.