‘We band of brothers:’ A Memorial Day meditation
The editorial reflects on the mixed emotions of Memorial Day, highlighting both pride in the sacrifices made by military veterans and sorrow for the necessity of such sacrifices. It draws inspiration from Shakespeare's St. Crispin's Day speech, emphasizing the honor of those who fought together. The piece serves as a reminder of the bonds formed in battle and the enduring legacy of those who have served.
- ▪Memorial Day evokes feelings of pride and sorrow regarding military sacrifices.
- ▪The editorial references Shakespeare's St. Crispin's Day speech to illustrate the honor of those who fight for their country.
- ▪It emphasizes the camaraderie and lasting bonds formed among soldiers.
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| Original publisher | New York Post |
| Canonical URL | https://nypost.com/2026/05/24/opinion/we-band-of-brothers-a-memorial-day-meditation/ |
| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:00 -0400 |
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| Last seen | 2026-05-24T22:33:02.050Z |
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Opinion editorial ‘We band of brothers:’ A Memorial Day meditation By Post Editorial Board Published May 24, 2026, 6:30 p.m. ET Volunteers placing American flags at the graves of military veterans at Cypress Hill National Cemetery in Brooklyn on May 23, 2026. Aristide Economopoulos for NY Post See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Memorial Day inspires mixed emotions: pride in the valor of those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom; sorrow that such self-sacrifice should have been necessary. Pride in past valor may be best expressed in the St. Crispin’s Day speech from “Henry V” (Act IV, Scene iii), delivered by the young king on the eve of the Battle of Agincourt.
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