In his Gettysburg address, President Abraham Lincoln reminded us that our fallen shall not have died in vain, that we the living could only honor them through increased devotion to the cause for which they so willingly gave their lives.
Today, more than 200,000 Soldiers and Civilians of the U.S. Army Reserve honor the lives of prior generations through humble, patriotic and selfless service. All of you, alongside your Families, make it possible for us to protect and defend America’s vital strategic interests around the world.
We honor all of them and their Families with our heartfelt thanks.