Jeremy Northam Quotes

Both of my grandfathers were in the service. It's one of those things that you can't be thankful enough for.

My grandfather was in World War II and fought in Europe in Army Infantry, so I have such a huge respect for him, and he's shared some personal experiences with me.

My own father and grandfather served in the Army.

Our collective military service is a special part of our family's story in America.

I was born in a family with a strong military background, so I chose to be a soldier.

There's a tradition of public service in my family. I'm one of three boys that joined the military. My father was in the Peace Corps.

Memorial Day isn't just about honoring veterans, its honoring those who lost their lives. Veterans had the fortune of coming home. For us, that's a reminder of when we come home we still have a responsibility to serve. It's a continuation of service that honors our country and those who fell defending it.

I was only a gun captain on the battleship Alabama for 34 months. People have called me a hero for that, but I'll tell you this - heroes don't come home. Survivors come home.

Both my grandparents were officers in World War Two, and I would be personally offended if somebody distorted their achievements.

My father and all my uncles on both sides served in the military in World War II and Korea.

I made 'Saving Private Ryan' for my father. He's the one who filled my head with war stories when I was growing up.

I have dedicated half my life to military service.

The Bible that I will take my oath on reminds me of the 100th anniversary of the end of the war to end all wars. It was a Bible taken into battle by my wife's grandfather who had probably never ventured beyond three or four counties in North and South Carolina.

My fascination with war is because my dad was in World War II, and my brother was in Vietnam.

I have a lot of family members that served in the American military. I did not serve; I filled out the selective service. It's one of the regrets for my life.

I grew up knowing my grandfather had served our country for decades in the Navy, buried in his whites in Arlington; I have family members who are veterans.

Tennessee obviously has a proud history of military service, but unfortunately, that also means that we have lost a lot of people serving the country who are Tennesseans.

I dedicate my love and whole heart this Memorial Day to my Dad, a soldier, who like many others, suffers in silence with pride and honor.

I grew up in a time when people believed in duty, honor and country. My grandfathers were both officers. My father was a General in the Air Force. My brother and I were both in the Army. I've always felt a kinship with soldiers; I think it's possible to support the warrior and be against the war.

I would like America to remember those who have served and those that we've lost and their families.

This country owes them all a debt of gratitude. The down payment on that debt is making sure that we live up to Lincoln's charge: to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan.

Americans, particularly after World War II, tended to romanticize war because in World War II our cause was the cause of humanity, and our soldiers brought home glory and victory, and thank God that they did. But it led us to romanticize it to some extent.

My father had many, many veterans over to the house, and the older I got the more I appreciated their sacrifice.

Thank you for the sacrifices you and your families are making. Our Vietnam Veterans have taught us that no matter what are positions may be on policy, as Americans and patriots, we must support all of our soldiers with our thoughts and our prayers.

Ceremonies are important. But our gratitude has to be more than visits to the troops, and once-a-year Memorial Day ceremonies. We honor the dead best by treating the living well.