Memorial Day isn’t just a day off—it’s a sacred reminder of the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. Senator Tim Sheehy, a decorated Navy SEAL and Purple Heart recipient, joined Ben Shapiro to honor these heroes. Sheehy’s combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan fuels his unapologetic defense of American strength. His message? Freedom isn’t free, and weakness invites chaos.
Sheehy fought in dozens of battles, earning the Bronze Star for heroism under fire. He knows firsthand the cost of war, having watched comrades make the ultimate sacrifice. “These warriors didn’t die for a hashtag or a political slogan,” Sheehy stressed. “They died for the idea of America—a beacon of liberty in a dark world.” Their legacy demands more than empty gestures from Washington elites.
While soft politicians push cuts to military funding, Sheehy warns against retreating from global leadership. Radical regimes in China, Russia, and Iran smell weakness, he argues. Pulling back our troops or slashing defense budgets isn’t “progress”—it’s surrender. True honor means giving our troops the tools to win, not woke training sessions.
After leaving the Navy, Sheehy didn’t quit serving. He built a Montana-based aerospace company, creating jobs and fighting wildfires as a pilot. For him, service isn’t a photo op—it’s action. “Patriotism isn’t a sticker on your truck,” he said. “It’s showing up, working hard, and defending what matters.” His ranch-raised kids learn that freedom is earned daily.
Leftist activists want to rewrite history, tearing down statues and trashing tradition. Sheehy calls this cultural sabotage. “Erasing our past won’t build a better future,” he fired back. Memorial Day must stay rooted in gratitude, not guilt. Honoring heroes isn’t about perfection—it’s about respect for those who laid down their lives.
Weak border policies disgust Sheehy, who sees veterans’ sacrifices mocked by open borders. “Heroes died protecting this nation, while politicians let millions flood in illegally,” he said. Secure borders aren’t “xenophobic”—they’re basic sovereignty. Letting cartels and criminals walk in spits on every grave at Arlington.
Sheehy’s solution? Unleash American energy, crush inflation, and put families first. “The fallen fought for a thriving America, not a struggling one,” he declared. Drill here, build factories, and reject globalist scams. Strength abroad starts with prosperity at home—not handouts and green fantasies.
This Memorial Day, fly the flag high. Teach your kids the stories of heroes. Push back against the lie that America is the problem. Sheehy’s right: Our warriors died for the greatest nation on earth. Let’s fight to keep it that way.