Memorial Day Instagram Captions

Patriotic Memorial Day Instagram Captions:

• “Home of the free because of the brave.”
• “Proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free.”
• “Forever thankful for the heroes who walked before us.”
• “Revive patriotism by honoring the fallen.”
• “In memory of those who served, we celebrate our freedom.”
• “Heroes never die; they live on in our hearts.”
• “Land of the free, thanks to our fallen heroes.”
• “Honoring the sacrifices that built this nation.”

Inspiring Memorial Day Captions:

• “Freedom lies in being bold.”
• “Every day is Memorial Day in the heart of a soldier’s family.”
• “A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with freedom.”
• “Remembering those who gave up their tomorrows for our todays.”
• “Our flag flies high because of those who served beneath it.”
• “United we stand in honor of our fallen heroes.”
• “Live each day as though it could be your last. That’s the gift our soldiers gave us.”
• “May we never forget why we have, and why we need, our military.”

Memorial Day Facts:

• Memorial Day originated after the Civil War and was known as Decoration Day.
• On Memorial Day, the flag of the United States is flown at half-staff until noon and then raises to full staff for the remainder of the day.
• The National Moment of Remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time each Memorial Day to honor those who have died in service.
• Red poppies are worn as symbols of remembrance on Memorial Day.
• President Lyndon B. Johnson officially declared Waterloo, NY as the birthplace of Memorial Day in 1966.

Memorial Day Quotes:

• “For love of country, they accepted death.” – James A. Garfield
• “The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.” – Benjamin Disraeli
• “It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather, we should thank God such men lived.” – George S. Patton
• “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid.” – President Harry S. Truman
• “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” – Joseph Campbell
• “The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” – Jeff Miller

Words to Use in Your Memorial Day Instagram Captions:

• Sacrifice
• Honor
• Gratitude
• Courage
• Valiant
• Bravery
• Service
• Loyalty
• Freedom
• Patriotism
• Remembrance
• Respect
• Victory
• Resilience
• Legacy

Hashtags to Use in Your Memorial Day Captions:

• #MemorialDay
• #NeverForget
• #MemorialDayWeekend
• #ThankYouForYourService
• #HomeOfTheBrave
• #MilitaryAppreciation
• #HonorTheFallen
• #SomeGaveAll
• #FreedomIsntFree
• #WeRemember

Memorial Day Instagram Posts and Templates:

Create eye-catching Instagram posts using these ready-to-use Memorial templates. Customize them in Canva, adding your own images, text, and personal touch to share a heartfelt message on this important day.

1. Celebrate Freedom: A patriotic design featuring the American flag and space for a personal quote.
2. Honoring Heroes: A somber yet powerful template showcasing a black and white image of soldiers with customizable text.
3. A Moment of Silence: A simple yet elegant design ideal for sharing a moment of silence in memory of the fallen.
4. Poppies for Remembrance: A beautiful floral template with vibrant red poppies to symbolize those who have given their lives in service.
5. In Their Honor: A customizable template featuring a silhouette of a saluting soldier against a dark blue sky.