Memorial Day Tribute - 'Thank You'

Remembering those who gave it all so that we can live in freedom.
Speech from Ronald Reagan, 1985. Arlington National Cemetery

Created by Steven Miori

[michaela]

My father was a 19 yr old, piloting a P-51 escorting B-17s over Germany. He made it, many didn't. God bless them all.

[alanajames]

I'm not American... I'm from England... this has to be one of the most heartfelt speeches I've ever heard... god bless america ❤

[cantshootthis]

Oh, Ronnie! Where have ye gone?? We miss the staggering eloquence and heartfelt respect for our Vets you brought with you to the Oval Office. I'm-a gone to cry awhile. :'(

[CLSGLSAS]

Home of the Free because of the Brave. God Bless our Heroes.

[jakobsmith]

I am only 16, but I know that countless Brave soldiers have died for my freedom and I remember that everyday. God bless all of them.

[VIKINGNY]

Never do Americans Kneel. GOD Bless that those that have served and do serve.

[robertd]

"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we shoukd thank God that such men lived." - George S. Patton

To all who have lost or knows someone who served, I join you on this day to remember our heros who bravely gave their life to preserve our freedom. It is our responsibility to never forget nor take for granted what was gifted to us. Thank you all.

[s]

In memory of the **DAD ** I never got a chance to know.

[zeusbolt]

I am from India and my father was just a young Lt col in the army when he was kIA in Sri Lanka ... And the president speech moved me beyond word, thank you Mr president ..

[etheljanefontenot]

I am a military widow. This picture never fails to bring tears .

[motogp]

Very profound words from the great Ronald Reagan. God bless America, greatest country the world has ever seen, land of the free and the home of the brave.

[nnnnnie]

Lost my 20 year old son in Iraq in 2005. The "two lives" part got me. So true. My son seemed wise from the time he was a child, but we missed the best part, I'm afraid.

He once wrote:

"Given a choice and an opportunity, I'd gladly do my part to "restructure"
the commercial institutions that poison the society whose flag will
one day be draped over my coffin. [/rant]"
"

[thedbcooperforum]

Jerry Brown Dec. 22 1941 - Nov. 17, 2013...My father, my hero. part of the Mercury Project, and was on the USS Randolph during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Thank You for your service Father. R.I.P.

[tonyroulette]

To my father Kenneth Edward Roulette, born 4/4/21 died 4/4/97 very quiet deep thinking man, the very best father you could ever ever ask for, spoke very little about the war, only said how much he missed his fellow soldiers, never said a word about what he did or saw in the war, after he died we found his military records, after researching we found out he was awarded the Purple Heart, numerous battle participation medals and of all things the Silver Star, he was involved in some of the bloodiest battles in the South Pacific, we also found out he threw his silver star in a river in Tennessee after he found his best friend was killed in combat, my dad never mentioned any of this to his family, after all this he’d been he was so kind and gentle absolutely hated violence.til we meet again dad we all miss and love you so much.

[usapatriotpeace]

America is the greatest nation on earth where freedom, opportunity, prosperity and our civil society can flourish.
We owe a gratitude of thanks to the brave men, women and their families who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Teach you children well.

[BernardoDejesus-ciki]

For all that have paid the ultimate price. I say THANK YOU for giving me the chance to enjoy my life. And i say thank you to your families....

[justinmora]

In loving memory to our fallen heroes may God bless you gone but not forgotten

[gabrielferreiro]

My grandfather fought in Korea, what's known as the forgotten war. When he told me what he went through I did not see it as the forgotten war, but as the forgotten victory.

[Zack]

Damn, this video really struck me, and I'm 13, and am watching this for school. God bless everyone who died in the army.

[bradmeans]

Not American. …..served next to them….in less than a heartbeat would again….such a great speech by Mr. Regan….rest in peace Sir and may your words be heard, be understood and resonate forever…….