Today marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day.โจโจToday, we honor the brave American servicemembers, so many of them Virginians, who stormed the beaches of Normandy. These heroes ran toward danger to liberate Europe and defend our nationโs values โ altering the course of history. โจโจWe continue to carry with us their memory, their sacrifice, and their commitment to freedom.
When we talk about the sacrifices of our fallen service members, it's worth remembering how this tradition actually started.
In 1865, a group of formerly enslaved Black Americans in Charleston organized the country's very first "Decoration Day." They carefully exhumed Union soldiers from a mass grave at a Confederate prison camp and gave them proper burialsโhonoring the men who gave their lives in the fight for emancipation.
Today, we carry that legacy forward. We remember the immense cost of our freedom, and we honor every hero who fought to defend it.
Today on Memorial Day, we honor the sacrifice of our brave service members who laid their lives on the line to protect our freedoms. May we hold their memories in our hearts.
CIA remembers and honors the sacrifices of America's fallen heroes. We will never forget the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who laid down their lives in steadfast defense of our Nation.
To honor the heroes who sacrificed for our freedom and country, we must commit to a more perfect union by finding common ground and moving our country forward for everyone. God bless our fallen heroes and their families, and God bless the United States of America.
This Memorial Day, House Democrats honor the brave men and women who have given their lives in service to our country.ย
Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.