Celebrate your country and the first long weekend of the summer by sharing some great photos! To help you out, we have put together a list of all the best Memorial Day quotes, captions and messages for your next post. And if you’re looking for Memorial Day weekend captions for Instagram, we also have you covered.
Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.
Best Memorial Day Captions for Instagram
Reflecting on the true meaning of freedom
A silent salute to our nation’s finest
Gratitude never ends for those who gave all
Land of the free, because of the brave
Yesterday’s heroes, today’s inspiration
May their courage live forever in our hearts
Cheers to the red, white, and brew!
Red, white, and blue, through and through
Bravery and sacrifice – the American way
Popping gratitude like we pop fireworks
The land of free, home of the courageous
A toast to those who gave us today
Stars, stripes, and belly laughs!
Saluting the brave, one Instagram post at a time
Remember their stories; cherish their lives
Land of the free because of the brave
Gratitude for the ones who paved our way
Serving up a double dose of patriotism and charm
Marching to the beat of the snack table.
Our memories as deep as the ocean
Whispering thank you to the winds
Wearing my pride like it’s the new summer trend
The land of the free, because of the brave
Bravery never fades. Neither does our remembrance
Reflecting in the glow of the brave
Silent prayers for the voices we miss
Every end of the day is a tribute to their new dawn
Family, fireworks, and freedom giggles.
Flipping burgers and saluting heroes.
Every day, we enjoy the freedom they fought for
Wrapped in the flag, carried by our hearts
BBQ and freedom, that’s my kind of party
Remembering the heroes we’ve lost
Waves of patriotism over calm waters
Our hearts remember what our eyes have never seen
Their stories are echoes of true patriotism
Our stars shine because of the stars we lost
Their legacy lives on in our freedom
Honoring the brave, one pun at a time.
Saluting the brave with a side of slaw.
Memorial Day: More like Yes-Terday!
Honoring the stars of our stripes
Remembering courage, celebrating valor
Forever indebted to our fallen heroes
Kicking off summer with remembrance and respect
Peace was their mission, memory is their reward
Home of the free because of the brave
Liberty blooms in our hearts today
Celebrating liberty and memories for life
A small tribute to those who gave everything
A day to reflect on courage and sacrifice
Counting our blessings, naming them one by one
Land of the free, home of the clever captions
Heroes reside in our history and hearts
Let freedom ring… after this burger, please!
Never miss a moment to thank a hero
Heroes never die; they live on in our memory
Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed
Gallantry and sacrifice: the threads of our nation’s fabric
Picnics with a side of patriotism!
Stripes and stars in the summertime breeze
Honoring the brave, always in our hearts
Sun’s out, guns out… and by guns, I mean hot dogs.
Freedom is the thread in the fabric of our nation
Roll out the red, white, and brew
Sunsets that promise a free tomorrow
Stars, stripes, and everything nice
Sunscreen and solemnity? Only on Memorial Day.
Liberty looks good on you, America
Tailgates, tributes, and big brave hearts
A toast to the ones who gave it all
To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die
Remembering the heroes with every wave of the flag
Honor sparkling brighter than fireworks
Always remember, forever grateful
If you like these, you might also want to check out our other lists of May Captions, Spring Captions, Summer Captions, Fireworks Captions, 4th of July Quotes and 4th of July Captions.
Short Memorial Day Captions
Courage lives on
Brave
Remember and honor
Freedom never looked so good
Glory
United we stand in tribute
Freedom rings louder today
Peaceful skies, thankful hearts
Homage to the brave
Peace, thanks to the brave
Courage
Salute
Liberty’s guardians
Glory lives forever
No words, just honor
Tanks a lot to our troops!
Floaties and fightin’ spirit!
Proud to be an American
Hot dogs and honor!
For the heroes
Sea to shining sea of gratitude
Their legacy lives on
Eternal gratitude
Freedom
Pride and remembrance
Heroes make this view possible
Tribute
Beaches, bashes, and bravado!
United we stand
Remembering with pride and honor
Liberty
Grateful
Stars, stripes, sacrifice
Service
Memories of valor
Liberty and hashtags for all
Heroic
Heroic hearts remembered
Freedom isn’t free
Valor
A toast to the brave every day
Barbecues with a side of bravery
Honor
Old glory, timeless beauty
Remember
Salute to the fallen
Unity
Soft murmurs of freedom’s song
Serving sass and remembrance.
Flavor of freedom: BBQ sauce.
Brave hearts never fade 🇺🇸
Grateful every day
Grill, baby, grill!
Gratitude looks beautiful on us
Never forget, forever grateful
Solidarity
Some gave all for our tomorrow
Resilience
Blue skies painted with valor
Sacrifice
A day to remember in full color
Pride
Camo coolers and comic relief
Memorial Day Messages
Heroes live forever in the land they protected
For love of country, they accepted the call
To the protectors of our nation’s heart, we salute you
Land of the free, because of the extraordinary
Honoring the courage that protects our tomorrows
Saluting the guardians of our freedom
In reverence for those in eternal patrol
Freedom isn’t free, today we remember
Gratitude to the brave for the peace we enjoy
We walk in the light of their incredible sacrifice
Battles may end, but legends live on forever
Their bravery writes the history of our nation
Walking freely because of those who walked before us
Peace is the gift from those who fought tirelessly
Remembering the brave, in the land of the free and the home of the brave
Forever indebted to the warriors of liberty
Love for the nation, built on the sacrifices of heroes
In their honor, we stand united and strong
Every star in our flag narrates a story of valor
Their courage writes our history. Thank you, heroes
Our silent prayers for the sentinels of peace
Gathering in memory of the soldiers who dreamed of home
For those who served with valor, our respect is eternal
Sacrifice that never goes out of fashion. Forever honored
To the guardians of liberty, we owe our today
With pride, we remember their undying spirit
Remembering those who gave everything for liberty
Reflecting on courage, commitment, and sacrifice
United we stand, honoring the courage of fallen heroes
Heroes never fade, their legacy is eternal courage
Honoring the heroes who served to hold our flag high
Remember, rejoice, reflect. Thanking those who served
A salute to those who gave it all for freedom
Bold stripes, bright stars, brave hearts
Bravery is the inheritance we received from our heroes
Footsteps of heroes, paving the path of freedom
Celebrating the spirit of American heroism
Gratitude to every service member, past and present
Memorial Day Quotes
“We must dare to be great.” — Theodore Roosevelt
“Heroism doesn’t always happen in a burst of glory. Sometimes small triumphs and large hearts change the course of history.” – Mary Roach
“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” – Anonymous
“I got to fight on till I leave here, and I hope I leave some footprints.” — Mattie Jones
“No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.” — James Allen
“Think about the past and consider the sacrifices men and women in the military have made for us.” – Gary G. Wetzel
“The legacy of brave men and women who have fought and died for their country is the freedom we enjoy as Americans.” – Lucian Adams
“The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.” — Benjamin Disraeli
“Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul.” — Michel de Montaigne
“The cost of liberty is less than the price of repression.” — W.E.B. DuBois
“In valor there is hope.” — Tacitus
“It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.” — Abraham Lincoln
“Courage is found in unlikely places.” — J.R.R. Tolkien
“You will never do anything in this world without courage.” – Aristotle
“Silently, one by one, in the infinite meadows of heaven, Blossomed by the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of the angels.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
“The patriot’s blood is the seed of freedom’s tree.” — Thomas Campbell
“Our own heart, and not other men’s opinions, forms our true honor.” — Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“Courage is more exhilarating than fear and in the long run it is easier. We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just one step at a time.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” — Nathan Hale
“America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” – Harry S. Truman
“Freely we serve, because we freely love, as in our will to love or not; in this we stand or fall.” — John Milton
“Bravery is being the only one who knows you’re afraid.” — Colonel David Hackworth
“Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness.” — Napoleon Hill
“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” – Elmer Davis
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”― Thomas Campbell
“A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom.” — Bob Dylan
“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” – Joseph Campbell
“Americans may not only pay tribute to our honored dead but also unite in prayer for success in our search for a just and lasting peace.” — John F. Kennedy, “Prayer for Peace,” Memorial Day 1962
“Every post is honorable in which a man can serve his country.” — George Washington
So that is it for our list of Memorial Day Captions for Instagram. We hope you found the perfect one!
Now go share your photo!
About the Author
Laynni Locke
I am Laynni Locke, a Canadian writer, reader and traveller with a passion for sharing life’s moments on social media. Keeping friends and family in the loop of our lives though photos and videos has become an essential activity for most.
And it doesn’t matter if you are travelling, celebrating a special occasion or just appreciating day-to-day life, when you take that perfect photo you are going to need the perfect caption or quote before you share it. Which is why we started Routinely Shares, providing comprehensive lists of quotes and captions to cover every occasion, adventure or loved one.
With extensive experience as a travel writer, social media specialist and grant writer, I have made it my mission to curate the best and easiest to use lists for your next post.