Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2024, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.

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Introduced on May 23, 2024 by Michael Guest

Legislation Details

Calls upon all Americans to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace on Memorial Day, 2024.
Recognizes the preservation of basic freedoms and world peace as a valued objective of the United States.
Acknowledges that over one million United States men and women have sacrificed their lives in service as peacemakers and peacekeepers.
Emphasizes the importance of the American people demonstrating appreciation and gratitude for these patriots and commemorating their ultimate sacrifice.
Highlights Memorial Day as a day to remember the sacrifices made by defenders of freedom who now lie in hallowed ground throughout the world.
Asserts Memorial Day serves as an expression of faith in democracy, values, and the belief that those who fight for freedom will defeat those whose cause is unjust.
Calls on the people of the United States to observe Memorial Day as a special day of remembrance.
Believes observing Memorial Day is an expression of respect, pride, and admiration felt by every American and by every person liberated through the sacrifice and efforts of the United States and its allies.

Last updated 8/8/2024