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Allen West

While there are towns and cities still planning Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades. Some think the day is for honoring anyone who has died, not just those fallen in service to our country.

Allen West

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Allen West is pointing out that although some places continue the tradition of Memorial Day parades, many stopped doing so a long time ago. He also highlights a difference in how people view the holiday, with some believing it should honor all deceased individuals rather than only military members who died serving the nation.

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My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.

A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle.

Memorial Day this year is especially important as we are reminded almost daily of the great sacrifices that the men and women of the Armed Services make to defend our way of life.