We invoke the sacrifices of our fallen heroes in the abstract, but we seldom take time to thank them individually.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
We need to thank all of our troops, and particularly those for whom we can never express enough gratitude for they have given their lives so that all of us may be free and that our democracy can be a shining light for the rest of the world.
I'm extremely grateful to all the first responders, veterans and their families for all their sacrifices.
We seldom praise anyone in good earnest, except such as admire us.
We are surrounded every day by people who do thankless but important work.
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.
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
We must never forget or diminish the sacrifices of those who gave everything for this nation.
The fame of heroes owes little to the extent of their conquests and all to the success of the tributes paid to them.
I feel, as never before, how justly, 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.
In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.