James T. Walsh Quotes

Veterans are a symbol of what makes our nation great, and we must never forget all they have done to ensure our freedom.

For as long as this nation has known war, we have embraced the heroes it has produced.

All gave some. Some gave all. Some stood true for the red, white and blue. Some had to fall. Some gave all

It is no time now to use an apothecary's scale to weigh the rewards of the men who saved the country. [Civil War veterans]

… from the dawn of history to the present time, men have paid the homage of their gratitude and admiration to the memory of those who nobly sacrifice their lives, that their fellow-men may live in safety and in honor.

You always respect the vets.

Over all our happy country - over all our Nation spread, Is a band of noble heroes - is our Army of the Dead.

For those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, we are grateful that such men and women were among us. For those who continue to serve, we honor their commitment. For those who return to civilian life, we honor their service.

Every veteran is a hero.

I have prayed with the families and wept at the funerals of Hoosiers who did not shrink from 9-11 but grew into heroes whose names will forever be engraved in the heart of a grateful nation.

I'm extremely grateful to all the first responders, veterans and their families for all their sacrifices.

The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.

Through the centuries, over 1.2 million brave men and women have given their lives for our nation.

I will never forget the debt we owe to those who have fought to keep America safe.

It is essential that all Americans take the time to honor and remember those individuals who gave their lives in defense of our liberty.

It is rather for us here dedicated to the great task remaining before us, that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion.

For as long as this nation has known war, we have embraced the heroes it has produced. Americans have rightfully noted the honor and nobility of courage under hostile fire and thanked those who perished in their defense.

I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.

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.

When you go home, tell them of us and say, “For tomorrow these gave their today.”

Some made the ultimate sacrifice. The rest of us were lucky.

It is a sweet and proper thing to die for one’s country.

Our love, our gratitude, our admiration for our men and women in uniform, our veterans and their families - all of that is bigger than any one party or any one election.

Veterans have stood up for us.

We should be proud of the soldiers who laid down their lives for our motherland. We should be proud of them.