Former President Donald Trump paid respects to the “fallen heroes” of the United States on Memorial Day.
Trump spoke of their sacrifice and “immortal” legacy in a statement released by his post-presidency office on Monday.
“On this Memorial Day, we remember the fallen heroes who took their last breaths in defense of our Nation, our families, our citizens, and our sacred freedoms,” he said. “The depth of their devotion, the steel of their resolve, and the purity of their patriotism has no equal in human history. On distant battlefields, in far-off oceans, and high in the skies above, they faced down our enemies and gave their lives so that America would prevail. They made the supreme sacrifice so that our people can live in safety and our Nation can thrive in peace. It is because of their gallantry that we can together, as one people, continue our pursuit of America’s glorious destiny.”
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The 45th president said America was forever bound to these soldiers who died while fighting for their country, as well as their families.
“We owe all that we are, and everything we ever hope to be, to these unrivaled heroes. Their memory and their legacy is immortal. Our loyalty to them and to their families is eternal and everlasting,” Trump said.
“America’s warriors are the single greatest force for justice, peace, liberty, and security among all the nations ever to exist on earth,” he added. “God bless our fallen Soldiers, Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, Airmen, and Marines. We honor them today, forever, and always.”
Trump’s wife, former first lady Melania Trump, also shared a Memorial Day message.
“Today we honor courageous fallen heroes who fought for our freedom!” she said in a tweet that featured a photo of a U.S. flag at half-staff.
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President Joe Biden also honored the fallen on his first Memorial Day as commander in chief.
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Accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Biden presented a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. He then delivered a speech warning that democracy is at risk.
The way people honor “the memory of the fallen will determine whether or not democracy will long endure,” Biden said.
