Unlike President Obama, many politicians and politicos put aside politics to honor our fallen today.
Here is a round-up of some of their Memorial Day tweets.
Every veteran is the greatest of his or her generation. Today, and every day, we thank you for your sacrifices http://t.co/745xJjap
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) May 28, 2012
God Bless Our Troops http://t.co/DUJ45V2R
— Dan Bongino (@dbongino) May 28, 2012
"This will remain the land of the free only so long as it's the home of the brave." – Elmer Davis. Headed to NK parade & #RI Vets Cemetery
— Jim Langevin (@JimLangevin) May 28, 2012
On #MemorialDay, we remember all those who made ultimate sacrifice for our nation. They gave up their tmrws so we could enjoy freedom today.
— Kelly Ayotte (@KellyAyotte) May 28, 2012
"All we have of freedom, all we use or know –
This our fathers bought for us long and long ago."
Rudyard Kipling. Happy Memorial Day— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) May 28, 2012
"The dead soldier's silence sings our national anthem." Aaron Kilbourn: Memorial Day
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) May 28, 2012
Today we remember those whom we've lost in the fight for freedom. We can never repay your sacrifice. Have a happy and safe Memorial Day.
— Connie Mack (@ConnieMackIV) May 28, 2012
Be sure to thank the veterans in your life today. We would not have this great country of ours without them. http://t.co/4r4XOYW6
— Connie Mack (@ConnieMackIV) May 28, 2012
God bless all of our Veterans and fallen heroes for their extraordinary sacrifices!
— Mary Bono (@MaryBonoUSA) May 28, 2012
Today we salute each and every one of our brave servicemen & women—we will never forget your dedication to our country. http://t.co/1wRUiTbs
— Debbie Wasserman Schultz (@DWStweets) May 28, 2012
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Thanks to all our veterans and to all who are serving now. We are so proud and grateful. Happy Memorial Day.
— Susan Rice -Archived (@AmbRice44) May 28, 2012
Today we honor and remember our fallen heroes. My thoughts on Memorial Day: http://t.co/Dr3E0vsR
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) May 28, 2012
Today we honor our fallen heroes. Pleased to speak to #NY24 veterans in Mohawk. We will never forget those who made ultimate sacrifice.
— Rep. Richard Hanna (@RepRichardHanna) May 28, 2012
Even Governor O’Malley managed to tweet without error today.
Our country is only as strong as the men & women who are willing to step up in the present to defend the future.
— Martin O'Malley (@MartinOMalley) May 28, 2012
Today, we pause to pay tribute to those heroes who served our country. For their sacrifices, we can never express enough gratitude.
— Martin O'Malley (@MartinOMalley) May 28, 2012
This #MemorialDay, we remember those who made ultimate sacrifice for our country. Wishing all the best to families of those we have lost
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) May 28, 2012
Heartfelt appreciation-not just on Memorial Day but every day-for those who have served and sacrificed, including their families.
— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) May 28, 2012
Today, we honor the lives of all of the service members connected to WI who were KIA since the last Memorial Day.
— Governor Walker (@GovWalker) May 28, 2012
This Memorial Day, we should pause and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, and pray for those currently serving.
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) May 28, 2012
On this Memorial Day, we remember those who served and #HonorTheFallen: @USArmy @USNavy @USAirForce @USMC @USCG @USNationalGuard
— Department of State (@StateDept) May 28, 2012
Today we honor our nation’s fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. We will never forget. – Joe
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 28, 2012
RT @GOPoversight: Take a moment to honor the #sacrifice & #service of those who fought to defend freedom. We are grateful, and we thank you.
— Darrell Issa (@DarrellIssa) May 28, 2012
Let us never forget that freedom is not free. Thank God for the sacrifices of our men and women in the armed… http://t.co/IMFFvqqQ
— Sharon Day (@SharonDay) May 28, 2012
Today we remember and give thanks to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Happy Memorial Day
— Trey Gowdy (@TGowdySC) May 28, 2012
Today we honor and thank those who have served, sacrificed, and preserved our freedom. http://t.co/zRZaRlxW
— Callista Gingrich (@CallyGingrich) May 28, 2012
Honored to be a part of ceremonies @ Wood National Cemetery to honor our veterans! http://t.co/CsGs93O3
— Governor Walker (@GovWalker) May 28, 2012
American servicemen and women are the best this world has ever seen. RT if you agree. Happy #MemorialDay
— Darrell Issa (@DarrellIssa) May 28, 2012
https://twitter.com/SenatorHagan/status/207152246230745088
Pleased to join American Legion Post 255 in Ridge #MD for a #MemorialDay event to #HonorTheFallen, #veterans, men & women serving our nation
— Steny Hoyer (@LeaderHoyer) May 28, 2012
Today as a nation, we honor heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our security, values & freedom. http://t.co/Y115YVDv
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) May 28, 2012
Remember America’s fallen men and women this Memorial Day.
— Senator Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) May 28, 2012
On this Memorial Day, we honor all those who serve our country and their families. Thank you.
— Sen. Barbara Boxer (@SenatorBoxer) May 28, 2012
Important advice for today RT @nansen: How to display the American flag http://t.co/1Iyut0ov #memorialday
— Darrell Issa (@DarrellIssa) May 28, 2012
God shed his grace on thee VIDEO: http://t.co/yOgePqZK #memorialday
— Darrell Issa (@DarrellIssa) May 28, 2012
I join my fellow Americans this Memorial Day in paying tribute to those who gave their lives for our country. http://t.co/0D9rFcG0
— Senator Pat Toomey (@SenToomey) May 28, 2012
https://twitter.com/RepBillShuster/status/207167503997222914
Proud to honor those who have served at the Alabama National Cemetery's 4th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony this morning. pic.twitter.com/JlVq68h6
— Rep. Terri A. Sewell (@RepTerriSewell) May 28, 2012
Today we honor the memory of the men & women in uniform who've made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. #MemorialDay
— Erik Paulsen (@ErikPaulsen) May 28, 2012
At the #MemorialDay celebration in the Rockaways at the Knights of Columbus. #NY09 #Veterans
— CongressmanBobTurner (@USRepBobTurner) May 28, 2012
We honor all our veterans this #MemorialDay, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms
— Senator Roy Blunt (@RoyBlunt) May 28, 2012
Pay tribute to U.S. men and women who died during military service by observing a minute of silence at 3 p.m. local time. #HonorTheFallen
— Department of State (@StateDept) May 28, 2012
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