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Messmer: Recognizing Memorial Day
Local Sources -This Memorial Day, Indiana Senator Mark Messmer is recognizing Memorial Day.
"The freedoms we hold and value today have been firmly protected by the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and that should never be taken for granted.
"As Hoosiers celebrate this Memorial Day with parades, barbecues and time with family and friends, it's important to remember why this holiday is observed and to honor the men and women who have lost their lives fighting for our liberty.
"The respect we pay toward our fallen service members reflects the value and esteem we place on their sacrifice.
"President Abraham Lincoln said in his Gettysburg Address, "It is rather for us to be 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 – that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain – that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom."
"I offer my deepest thanks to the heroes who have given their lives for our nation, as well as their families. May we never take our freedom for granted."
"As Hoosiers celebrate this Memorial Day with parades, barbecues and time with family and friends, it's important to remember why this holiday is observed and to honor the men and women who have lost their lives fighting for our liberty.
"The respect we pay toward our fallen service members reflects the value and esteem we place on their sacrifice.
"President Abraham Lincoln said in his Gettysburg Address, "It is rather for us to be 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 – that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain – that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom."
"I offer my deepest thanks to the heroes who have given their lives for our nation, as well as their families. May we never take our freedom for granted."