Memorial Day 2021

Dear Subscriber:

On Memorial Day, we pay our respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We must never forget those who preserved the freedoms we enjoy, just as they never forgot us, often in distant lands far from home.

At no place is the price of freedom more visible than a national cemetery. Earlier this week I visited Alexandria National Cemetery in Virginia, where I recorded a special message for this year’s Memorial Day observance. Please watch my brief message and share this link with friends and family members.

NCA’s Memorial Day 2021 video message

Most importantly, I ask you to take a moment to reflect on the service and sacrifice of the brave men and women who defended our nation and our way of life. To all our Veterans and service members, we offer our sincere gratitude.

Thank you for everything you do on behalf of Veterans and their families.

Ronald Walters, Acting Undersecretary for Memorial Affairs