“Americans have always honored those who preserved our liberty. The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial will ensure that those who have given so much will receive a lasting tribute, which will serve as a constant reminder to our Nation of their selfless sacrifice. Every citizen owes a deep and lasting debt of gratitude to these brave Americans. When I stand before the completed Memorial, I will always remember the men and women who fought to preserve our freedom and paid a very high price.”

“...The long-awaited American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial to rise in the shadow of our Nation's Capitol will stand as a powerful monument to your great valor on the field of battle ... and even greater resolve on the battlefield of life...”

“I am very proud to be part of the effort to construct the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial. Finally, we will have a fitting tribute to our nation's disabled veterans for their dedication to our country and personal sacrifice. While we can never fully repay them for their service, this memorial will ensure a lasting testament to the commitment of America's servicemen and women. Our nation's services are made up of this country's bravest citizens who have placed their lives in danger to dutifully defend the United States and her principles of freedom and democracy. This Memorial will serve as an everlasting reminder of our veterans' enduring honor, service and sacrifice. It will give people from all over the country a place to express their thanks and appreciation. Those veterans living with disabilities are a constant reminder of the toll that wars takes on our soldiers, their families and our nation. Although we cannot restore the health of veterans who were disabled while serving our country, we can provide them with this memorial that will underscore the nation's sense of gratitude for these heroes. From the First World War to the War in Iraq, we will never forget what these brave men and women have done for this country.”

“Throughout our history the torch of freedom has passed from generation to generation of our veterans. Many died defending our freedom. Many more returned home bearing physical scars of battle that changed their lives forever. Yet their courage, like the nation they protected, endures. We have the opportunity now, through the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial, to build a national tribute in their honor. I urge you to help build their memorial, to ensure that the memory of their courage and sacrifice endures for generations to come.”

“We cannot restore the health of those Americans who incurred a disability as a result of their military service. It is within our power to authorize a memorial that would clearly signal the nation’s gratitude to all whose disabilities serve as a living reminder of the toll war takes on its victims. The Memorial will stand as a testament to the sum of the sacrifices of disabled veterans as proof that the country they served values their contributions to its cause.”

“The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial will provide all Americans with a place to express their appreciation for the men and women who came home from war bearing the scars of our great nation’s defense. It will also serve as an eternal reminder of disabled veterans’ honor, service, and sacrifice. We have an obligation to assure that the men and women who each day endure the cost of freedom are never forgotten.”

“This Memorial will provide the American people an opportunity to honor and express thanks to those who sacrificed so much for our freedom. We must never forget the terrifying physical, psychological, and spiritual costs that so many paid on behalf of their fellow citizens.”

“The Memorial will give every American the opportunity to honor the sacrifices made by generations of selfless American war heroes… Together we can ensure that the sacrifices disabled veterans live with each day are fully honored and never forgotten.”

“The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial will be unique in that it will honor all disabled veterans. America will honor and celebrate the enduring courage of the men and women who were severely wounded having fought to protect our country and fight tyranny wherever it exists. It will be a constant reminder to the nation and the United States Congress of the price of freedom. It is the VFW’s hope that Americans everywhere will join us in making this Memorial a reality.”

“This important Memorial will allow the American people to pay tribute to disabled veterans and serve as an eternal reminder of their dedication and selfless sacrifice for our country.”

“Throughout our history, disabled veterans have paid the cost of American freedom and have borne the deepest wounds and scars of war. Therefore, America has a solemn obligation to assure these men and women who have served and sacrificed for this country and the cause of freedom will never be forgotten or neglected.”

“In its own distinctive way, the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial will allow the American people to show their appreciation to those who died defending freedom by honoring the disabled veterans who still live among us. It is not only appropriate, but necessary, to recognize the special sacrifices that disabled veterans have made to this country. It has been said that ‘poor is the nation which has no heroes. Poorer still is the nation which has them, but forgets.’ The creation of this Memorial will ensure that we, as a nation, do not forget those who have been forever changed in service to our country.”

“Long after the guns have been silenced, their disabilities persist. Every American will not have the opportunity to see the suffering and courage of our disabled veterans firsthand as I have. If they had the experience, I have no doubt they would agree without hesitation that we should properly acknowledge and honor these veterans.”

“The contributions of disabled veterans go well beyond their heroic sacrifices in the armed forces. Their contributions also lie in what they added to our national spirit and tradition of selfless service. Those who risk their lives and health for others represent the best of humanity. With this memorial, we are acknowledging their extraordinary service to society and commending their courage.”

“It cannot be stressed enough how important it is to recognize the sacrifices that our country’s disabled veterans have made on behalf of us all…I am deeply moved to have been asked to participate in this absolutely necessary memorial. I can only hope that my participation will help draw attention to the cause and ensure its successful fruition as the nation’s first and only such tribute built specifically to these courageous men and women. I am a proud supporter of the project to build a national memorial dedicated to America’s disabled veterans. I urge you to join me by supporting this long overdue tribute to the men and women of the armed forces who have given, and continue to give, in such large measure to our country. Working together, we can make the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial a reality.”