Memorial Day / X/ Suhas Subramanyam

Indian American lawmakers and public officials across the United States marked Memorial Day on May 25 with messages honoring military personnel who lost their lives in service to the country.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris said, “Today, we pause to remember the Americans who laid down their lives in service to our nation. May we always honor their legacy and support the loved ones they left behind.”

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Today, we pause to remember the Americans who laid down their lives in service to our nation.

May we always honor their legacy and support the loved ones they left behind. pic.twitter.com/A0N26diZKC

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) May 25, 2026

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said in a post that Memorial Day was a time to “remember and honor the brave servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.”

In another message, Jayapal said, “The best way to honor their sacrifice is to build a country worthy of it,” adding that lawmakers must continue to fight for “the country you deserved to come home to.”

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We keep them and their families in our hearts.

— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) May 25, 2026

Congressman Ro Khanna said Americans should honor those “who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country” while also working to “build a future that protects our nation's core democratic values.”

In a separate post, Khanna expressed “deepest gratitude and respect” for fallen service members and their families.

On this Memorial Day, it is vital we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

As we pay tribute to the those who fought to protect our freedom, let us build a future that protects our nation's core democratic values.

— Rep. Ro Khanna (@RepRoKhanna) May 25, 2026

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said Memorial Day was an occasion to “honor the brave servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country and our freedoms.”

“We remember their courage, mourn their loss, and recommit ourselves to building a nation worthy of their sacrifice,” he wrote.

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country and our freedoms.
We remember their courage, mourn their loss, and recommit ourselves to building a nation worthy of their sacrifice. May we never forget those who gave… pic.twitter.com/nJI96Uw1Cd

— Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (@CongressmanRaja) May 25, 2026

Congressman Suhas Subramanyam said the day was an opportunity to reflect on “the sacrifices made by our troops and their families” and to honor fallen soldiers.

“We are forever grateful,” he said.

Today, we reflect on the sacrifices made by our troops and their families, and honor the lives of our fallen soldiers. We are forever grateful. pic.twitter.com/lFVqCa7nKd

— Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) (@RepSuhas) May 25, 2026

Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi said the country pauses on Memorial Day to “remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.”

“Their sacrifice will never be forgotten, and we remain forever grateful for their courage and dedication,” she wrote.

On Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten, and we remain forever grateful for their courage and dedication. pic.twitter.com/baVO8uBXX8

— Lt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi (@ltgovhashmi) May 25, 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Memorial Day was not only “a day of remembrance” but also “a call to live up to our obligations to every veteran, every service member, and every military family.”

On Memorial Day, New York City’s flags are lowered to half-mast as we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, and we hold close the families who carry that loss every day.

Today is not only a day of remembrance — it is a call to…

— Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) May 25, 2026

Mamdani noted that New York City is home to 135,000 veterans and Gold Star families and said, “A grateful nation must do more than say thank you. It must stand with those who served long after the ceremonies end.”

Virginia Delegate JJ Singh thanked “the brave men and women who sacrificed to protect our freedoms.”

Virginia Senator Kannan Srinivasan said Memorial Day was a time to “honor & remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country & our freedom.”

“Their courage & sacrifice will never be forgotten,” Srinivasan wrote.

Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a federal holiday in the United States dedicated to honoring military personnel who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The day is marked by ceremonies, parades, visits to cemeteries and memorials, and tributes across the country.

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