Amata’s Message for Memorial Day 2026

May 21, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata released the following message in recognition of Memorial Day. Image Amata with Wreath and Soldiers at Vietnam War Memorial “This Memorial Day, we remember those who gave all for our nation and our freedom. We can count many blessings in our lives today – blessings that exist for us because of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Many of these heroes are enshrined in our 250-year history, but others are in our living memory, and these Gold Star families deserve our love, support and prayers. “As we enjoy our freedoms this weekend, and many of us gather together with friends and family, we take time to remember the purpose of this important day. Only Memorial Day is specifically devoted to these patriots. “American Samoa has built an honored tradition of military service, and many of our people belong to military families. Our thoughts and gratitude go out to each of our service members, veterans, and military families. Memorial Day is a meaningful time to everyone, and we recognize the special depth of feelings of this day for those with military ties. May God keep our Toa o Samoa, and bless American Samoa and the United States.” Pictured: In 2015, Aumua Amata in a wreath-laying at the Vietnam War Memorial in memory of SSGT Faleagafulu Ilaoa. ### Issues : Military