Veterans who lost their lives are honored with pride and honor, including some who died in service to their country on or off the battlefield and others who completed their service and returned home to live out their lives. Across every branch of service, in peace and in war, they are joined by a fierce sense of pride and patriotism for the United States of America. Their sacrifices and dedicated service are credited with helping make the nation the greatest on earth, and they are remembered with great pride and heartfelt thanks as special men and women who served so well.