James McCloughan Quotes

As young West Point cadets, our motto was 'duty, honor, country.' But it was in the field, from the rice paddies of Southeast Asia to the sands of the Middle East, that I learned that motto's fullest meaning. There I saw gallant young Americans of every race, creed and background fight, and sometimes die, for 'duty, honor, and their country.'

My father and brothers were in the military.

There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about the paratroopers I served with who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.

I have members of my family who are in the military. I have friends who are in the military. Classmates who served in the military.

Spending time with America's soldiers is always inspiring.

I never thought anyone would pity me because of my time in the Marine Corps.

America's fighting men and women sacrifice much to ensure that our great nation stays free. We owe a debt of gratitude to the soldiers that have paid the ultimate price for this cause, as well as for those who are blessed enough to return from the battlefield unscathed.

I see myself as somebody who supports the bravest of the brave - the warfighter.

My mother served in the Armed Forces.

Three of my uncles served in the Armed Forces.

The greatest brotherhood, sisterhood that I was ever a part of are veterans.

Our veterans have sacrificed so much for our country and to keep us safe.

When you think about those of us that live the life that we want to live, we can thank absolutely and completely our men and women in uniform. Because if it were not for them, we wouldn't enjoy the freedoms that we have.

I served my country in uniform for 26 years.

Our men and women in our armed forces are the real heroes in this conflict.

I long to be in the Field again, doing my part to keep the old flag up, with all its stars.

Freedom is a right ultimately defended by the sacrifice of America's servicemen and women.

My brother was a captain in the Marine Corps and a very big hero in my life.

America's Veterans have served their country with the belief that democracy and freedom are ideals to be upheld around the world.

Freedom does not come without a price. We may sometimes take for granted the many liberties we enjoy in America, but they have all been earned through the ultimate sacrifice paid by so many of the members of our armed forces.

Every veteran is a hero.

My grandfather is a retired Marine, and I've always had a great deal of respect for anyone who serves our country.

Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day.

Let us also reflect on the honorable service of our men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces currently serving our country overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan, and around the world.

There is no greater call to service than that of our brave men and women who serve our country in combat across the globe.