9/23/2023 0 Comments D day remembrance 2016We will continue to honor our fallen service members through the actions of a new generation who volunteer to serve in uniform, who anchor our military to our democratic values, and who stand ready to deter aggression from our enemies and, if required, fight and defend our Nation. We will continue to fight for equity and inclusion in our country and institutions, and ensure every qualified American who is willing to serve our country - regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or background - has a fair and equal opportunity to do so. We will honor their legacy by continuing our work to live up to that commitment and to advance the values they lived and died to defend. They came from every part of the country, of every background and belief, united by a shared belief in our uniquely American creed - that all people are created equal. Our Nation will never forget the courage and patriotism demonstrated by the countless women and men who laid down their lives so that we may continue to pursue a more perfect Union and to protect the unalienable rights Americans hold dear. That is the vow we make each year on Memorial Day. We have a sacred obligation as a Nation to support those families and to always honor the memories of their loved ones. We also recognize the tremendous loss endured by America’s Gold Star families - the families of military members who died in conflict. Today and every day, we ask God to protect our troops. Jill and I know what it means to have a child serving in a war zone - the ever-present concern for your loved one and their fellow service members. Our Nation can never fully repay the debt we owe to our fallen heroes and their families. They put themselves on the line for our shared values - for duty, honor, country - and they paid the ultimate price. These patriots embody the best of the American spirit. Whether in the waters of the Pacific, on the beachheads of Europe, in the deserts of the Middle East, or in the mountains of Afghanistan, American service members have given their lives to uphold our Constitution and to defend the safety and freedoms of our citizens. On Memorial Day, we honor and reflect upon the courage, integrity, and selfless dedication of the members of our Armed Forces who have made the greatest sacrifice in service to our Nation. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy.Executive Offices Show submenu for “Executive Offices””.Administration Show submenu for “Administration””.
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