Friends of the Brave

11/11/2023

Friends of the Brave would like to honor our veterans today. Let us walk toward tomorrow still honoring you…by living in the freedom you protected. Thank you for serving our country and protecting our freedoms!

09/05/2023

07/04/2023

Friends of the Brave remember and thank all our heroes today as we celebrate our freedom. We are the Land of the Free because of our Brave. God Bless America!

05/26/2023

As we go into Memorial Day weekend, it isn't just about honoring veterans, it’s honoring those who lost their lives, it’s a day to remember our fallen heroes.

Originally called Decoration Day, it was meant as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. It was initiated three years after the Civil War ended to honor the soldiers for the Union and Confederate armies who died during the American Civil War. On May 30, 1868, the first official Decoration Day was declared by General John A. Logan and observed at Arlington National Cemetery. Volunteers decorated the graves of more than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers.

By the late 19th century, the holiday became known as Memorial Day and was expanded to include the deceased veterans of all the wars fought by American forces. In 1971, Memorial Day became a federal holiday.

“To the families of our fallen patriots: We lack the words to describe what you feel on Memorial Day, because try as we may – as we must – we can never fully know it. But we do know what your sacrifice means to us, to our country, and to a world that still depends so much on America for its security.

As our nation remembers the service and sacrifice of previous generations, we as a people recognize that the men and women serving in uniform today – active-duty, Guard, and Reserve – are as humble, patriotic, and selfless as any generation that has come before. They, alongside their families, continue that tradition of service to country that makes our military the finest fighting force the world has ever known. Nearly 200,000 of these soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines are currently serving beyond our shores, protecting us far from home, and will not be able to spend this holiday with their loved ones. Today, and every day, we honor them and their families with our heartfelt thanks and support.”

- Author : Secretary of Defense Ash Carter

01/01/2023

We wish you and your family a Happy New Year! May 2023 bring you joy, peace and happiness.

We look forward to the new opportunities to lift up our first responders, veterans and active military in 2023!

12/02/2022

Old World Meats is proud to partner with Friends of the Brave to support our men and women in uniform! Stop by Old World Meats, conveniently located off of Central Entrance at 226 N Basswood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811 to pick up awesome quality meats and seafood! Please consider a gift to back their local Duluth Police Department in the box provided! Every little bit helps.
Thank you ~ Happy Holidays!

Freedom We All Have a Steak In It (R)

09/11/2022

Today we remember those that lost their lives in the Sept 11th terror attacks and continue to pray for their families. We pray for those who are continuing to heal from that horrific day.

Remember all those impacted by the aftermath and the heroes who stepped up when our nation called. We will not forget! God Bless America!

09/05/2022

Happy Labor Day

05/29/2022

A heartfelt thank you from Friends of the Brave to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and to the families who live with their loss.