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Message from Secretary Mayorkas Regarding Memorial Day

Release Date: May 23, 2024

Monday is Memorial Day. It is a day when we honor and pay special tribute to the members of our Armed Services who sacrificed their lives for our country. We are forever indebted to them.

I know that many of you will not be able to take time on Monday to honor the fallen, as the work of this Department never stops. I hope that you will set aside a different day to do so, even just a part of it.

Thank you for everything you do. Special thanks to the veterans and active-duty personnel among us.

Alejandro N. Mayorkas
Secretary of Homeland Security 

With honor and integrity, we will safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values.

Last Updated: 01/20/2025
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