Short Veteran’s Day Quotes, Messages and Captions to Say Thank You for Their Service

It is always important to recognize the sacrifices our forefather’s made on our behalf, so we have put together a list of all the best Veteran’s Day quotes to show your appreciation. And if you’re looking for short Veteran’s Day messages and captions, we also have you covered.

Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.

Short Veteran’s Day Quotes

“There is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer.” — General Jimmy Doolittle

“The patriot’s blood is the seed of freedom’s tree.” — Thomas Campbell

“Where liberty dwells, there is my country.” — Benjamin Franklin

“On thy grave the rain shall fall from the eyes of a mighty nation!” — Thomas William Parsons

“It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.” — General Norman Schwarzkopf

“Fortune favors the brave.” — Terence

“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” — Nathan Hale

“Scared is what you’re feeling. Brave is what you’re doing.” ― Emma Donaghue

“If a man hasn’t discovered something that he will die for, he isn’t fit to live.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

“This will remain the land of the free so long as it is the home of the brave.” — Elmer Davis

“If the only prayer you said was ‘thank you,’ that would be enough.” ― Meister Eckhart

“One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, one Nation, evermore!” — Oliver Wendell Holmes

“Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared to death.” — General Omar Bradley

“Without heroes, we are all plain people, and don’t know how far we can go.” — Bernard Malamud

“Never was so much owed by so many to so few.” — Winston Churchill

“Brave men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.” — Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Inspiring Veteran’s Day Quotes

“Duty, honor, country: Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be.” — General Douglas MacArthur

“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.” — General George S. Patton Jr.

“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” — Christopher Reeve

“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, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering we have the strength to stare it down.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

“Wherever the standard of freedom and independence has been or shall be unfurled, there will be America’s heart, her benedictions and her prayers be.” — John Quincy Adams

“Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day.” — Charles B. Rangel

“We’re blessed with the opportunity to stand for something — for liberty and freedom and fairness. And these are things worth fighting for, worth devoting our lives to. And we have good reason to be hopeful and optimistic.” — Ronald Reagan

“These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor—and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.” —Michael N. Castle

“The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.” — Abraham Lincoln

“Brave men are all vertebrates; they have their softness on the surface and their toughness in the middle.” — Gilbert K. Chesterton

“Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form or a readiness to die.” — G.K. Chesterton

“The valor and courage of our young women and men in the armed services are a shining example to all of the world, and we owe them and their families our deepest respect.” — Bill Frist

“The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.” — General Douglas MacArthur

“May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please but as the opportunity to do what is right.” — Peter Marshall

“On the battlefield, the military pledges to leave no soldier behind. As a nation, let it be our pledge that when they return home, we leave no veteran behind.” — Dan Lipinski

“When the will defies fear, when duty throws the gauntlet down to fate, when honor scorns to compromise with death — that is heroism.” — Robert Green Ingersoll

“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” — Harry Truman

“True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” — Arthur Ashe

“Soldiers, when committed to a task, can’t compromise. It’s unrelenting devotion to the standards of duty and courage, absolute loyalty to others, not letting the task go until it’s been done.” — John Keegan

“America without her soldiers would be like God without his angels.” — Claudia Pemberton

“And we must never forget that it is the mighty arm of the American warrior — never bending, never breaking, never yielding — generation after generation that secured for us the blessings of a nation that still stands today as the beacon of liberty, democracy, and justice around the world.” — Joe Biden

“Better than honor and glory, and History’s iron pen, was the thought of duty done and the love of his fellow-men.” — Richard Watson Gilder

“Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.” — James Bryce

“Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.” — John F. Kennedy

“There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.” — Alexander Hamilton

“Humanity has won its battle. Liberty now has a country.” — Marquis de Lafayette

“Whenever the world makes you cynical; whenever you seek true humility, and true selflessness — look to a veteran.” — Barack Obama

“Better than honor and glory, and History’s iron pen, Was the thought of duty done and the love of his fellow-men.” — Richard Watson Gilder

“This country has not seen and probably will never know the true level of sacrifice of our veterans.” — Thomas M. Smith

If you like these, you might also want to check out our other lists of Thankful Captions, Gratitude Quotes, Remembrance Day Quotes, Thank You Messages and Short November Quotes.

Veteran’s Day Messages

We live in the greatest country in the world. Thank you for all you’re doing to help keep it that way.

May you win all of your life’s greatest battles, just as you have won our hearts and respect. Thank you for all your service. Happy Veterans Day!

You are valued, loved, respected, and appreciated. A day will never go by without us remembering how blessed we are to have someone like you who fought for our rights and freedom. Happy Veterans Day!

You’ve helped to make this world a better place with your courage, sacrifice, and dedication to our country. No words could ever express how much that means.

Honoring your service which reflects the long, proud, distinguished legacy of the U.S. Army.

Ours is a country filled with promise for tomorrow — because ours is a history shaped by heroes like you.

“Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.” – Your journey was hard, treacherous, and full of sacrifices, and for that, you’ll always have a special place in our heart. May your life merit from all the good you’ve done, and all the bad you had to go through.

Saying thanks to one of the few and the proud is more than just a privilege. It’s an honor. Semper Fi!

You are the reason why our country is great, stable, and safe. You are a great symbol of patriotism and bravery. Thank you for defending our freedoms. We honor you today and every day!

I will never forget your bravery, honor, and courage. You will always be someone I look up to – our family’s very own hero.

Thanks to your sacrifices, you have established and built our country as a safe and peaceful home for many families. I wish you and your own family to always be full of love, happiness, and prosperity. Happy Veterans Day!

Today, we honor and salute all of our veterans. Thank you for your selflessness and dedication to our country.

With deep appreciation for your vigilant defense of our shores…and beyond!

A Veterans Day salute to you for serving in the proud and honorable tradition of the United States military.

With gratitude for your role in protecting the sea lanes…and safeguarding America’s freedom abroad.

You’ve been through everything, so I know you can do anything!” Your fortitude will always be one of the many things I admire about you the most. Just know that I am always here for you.

For the babies being born, for the teenagers who can go to prom, and for all of us who have known what it’s like to be free, it’s all because of your decision to fight and not flee. Your sacrifice for our country has brought our land a lot of beauty, and for that we thank thee.

We can only hope to be as brave and might as you! You are an inspiration to us all, and we will forever be in debt to you. Happy Veterans Day!

Thank you for aiming high — and always staying ready to fly, fight, and win…worldwide.

For every beautiful sunset that I am able to witness in this life, I will close my eyes and remember you and all the other soldiers who have made it possible to watch such views without fear. Thank you, and Happy Veteran’s Day!

Veteran’s Day Captions

Veterans remind us that freedom is not just a word; it is a privilege.

You don’t know what strength is until you see a veteran’s smile.

When you have a veteran in your life, you never walk alone.

Thank you, veterans!

Veterans: the real MVPs in the game of life.

Grateful for our heroes.

What’s cooler than being a veteran? Absolutely nothing.

United we stand, thanks to our veterans.

Getting old is mandatory; growing up is optional (for veterans).

Heroes don’t wear capes; they wear dog tags.

Honoring the courage and sacrifice of our veterans.

Proud to be an American.

Salute to all the veterans who still call their parents for tech support.

I can’t keep calm, it’s Veterans Day!

Lest we forget the price of freedom.

United we stand.

True patriotism hates injustice in its own land more than anywhere else.

Remembering the heroes who never came back.

Proud to be an American. Thank you, veterans!

Honoring the brave hearts who fought for our freedom.

Celebrating the selfless sacrifices of our veterans.

Sorry, I can’t hear you over my freedom.

In a world full of ordinary people, be a veteran.

Being a veteran is ‘armed’ and dangerous.

Saluting the brave men and women who served our country.

As we honor our veterans, let’s also honor our obligation to serve them.

Honor and sacrifice.

Freedom and bravery.

Land of the free because of the brave.

Keep calm and salute the vets!

I don’t need a superhero; I have a veteran.

Forever grateful for the ones who protected our freedom.

Saluting the heroes who served our nation.

Thank you, veterans, for teaching us the true meaning of sacrifice.

Small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

Remembering and honoring.

May we never forget the sacrifices made by our veterans.

Salute to all veterans.

A true hero isn’t measured by the size of their strength, but by the strength of their heart.

Keep calm and thank a veteran.

Freedom isn’t free. Thank you, veterans!

Where there is love, there is gratitude.

Home of the brave.

Veterans: the ultimate defenders of the wifi signal.

So that is it for our list of Veteran’s Day Quotes, Messages and Captions. We hope you found the perfect one!