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Never Forget: Five Songs in Honor of Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. We wanted to share some songs that honor this day and pay tribute to those soldiers.

May 19, 2025 11:15 AM • 
James Ferguson
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Never Forget

“May we never forget our fallen comrades. Freedom isn’t free”

-- Sgt Major Bill Paxton --

“As we set today aside to honor and thank our veterans, let us be mindful that we should do this every day of the year and not just one.”

-- Beth Pennington --

1

“Some Gave All” by Billy Ray Cyrus

2

“Arlington” by Trace Adkins

3

“God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood

4

“Mr. Red White and Blue” by Coffey Anderson

5

“American Soldier” by Toby Keith

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