Patriotic Greeting Cards and What to Write

Good for

Flag on the front, your words inside.

Veterans Day and Memorial Day

A simple way to thank a veteran or remember someone who served.

Military families

Letters to service members, welcome home notes and care packages.

First responders

Thank you notes to police officers, firefighters and EMTs.

The Fourth of July

Invitations, thank you notes after the cookout, and summer letters.

What to write

Ideas for the inside.

Thank them for something specific. A line about what their service meant to you is worth more than a general thank you.

More message ideas

Example

Dear Grandpa,

Thank you for your service, and for all the stories you have shared with us about those years.

We are proud of you today and every day.

Love, Emma and Jack

A greeting, one specific thank you, one line to close, and your names.

Patriotic card messages

What to write in a patriotic card.

Every card in our patriotic sets is blank inside, so you can write exactly what you want to say. Here are messages for the Fourth of July, military families, Memorial Day and Flag Day, plus thank you notes. For veterans and first responders, see our thank you for your service messages. For quotes, see our Memorial Day quotes and Veterans Day quotes.

Fourth of July card messages

Happy Fourth of July! Wishing you sunshine, good food and a great view of the fireworks.
Happy Independence Day from our family to yours.
Have a safe and happy Fourth of July.
Happy Fourth! We hope you get a long weekend with the people you love.
Wishing you a Fourth of July full of sparklers, cold lemonade and good company.
Happy Independence Day. We are grateful for the freedoms we share and the people who protect them.
Happy 4th of July! Save us a seat for the fireworks.
Sending red, white and blue wishes your way this Fourth of July.

Thank you notes after a Fourth of July party

Thank you for having us for the Fourth. The burgers were great and the fireworks were even better.
Thank you for a wonderful Independence Day at the lake. The kids are still talking about it.
Thanks for hosting such a fun Fourth of July cookout. We had a great time.
Thank you for inviting us to watch the fireworks from your porch. It was the best seat in town.
Thank you for the Fourth of July party. Next year, the pie is on us.

Messages for military families

Thinking of you while he is deployed. Please let us know if you need anything at all.
We are proud of your family and the sacrifices you make. Thank you.
Welcome home! We are so glad you are back safe.
Counting down the days until your homecoming. We miss you.
You keep the house running, the kids smiling and the care packages coming. We are in awe of you.
Congratulations on making sergeant! We knew you would get there.
Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Your strength does not go unnoticed.
Congratulations on your retirement from the Army. Thank you for your years of service.

Memorial Day and Flag Day messages

Remembering your grandfather this Memorial Day, and grateful for his service.
Thinking of your family this Memorial Day. We will never forget his sacrifice.
Happy Flag Day. Thank you for flying the flag so proudly all year.
On Memorial Day we remember those who gave everything. Thinking of you today.

Patriotic thank you notes

Thank you for organizing the parade this year. The whole town came out.
Thank you for the care package you sent to our unit. It meant a lot to all of us.
Thank you for your support of our veterans group.
Thank you for inviting us to the Flag Day ceremony. It was a moving tribute.

How to sign a patriotic card

"With gratitude," "With respect," "Proudly," and "Happy Fourth" all work well. For more ideas, use the Message Finder.

Questions

Asked most often.

What is the difference between the two sets?

Both have the same hand-drawn American flag on natural cream cardstock. The American Flag Thank You set adds Thank You in script in the corner. The Old Glory set shows the flag with nothing else on the front, so it works for any message.

When is Veterans Day?

Veterans Day is November 11 every year. It honors everyone who has served in the U.S. armed forces. Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, honors those who died in service.

Are the cards blank inside?

Yes. Every Twigs Paper card is blank inside and comes with an envelope.

Where can I buy them?

Our card sets are sold on Amazon. Each set on this page links to its Amazon listing, where you can see the current price and delivery date.

What do you write in a Fourth of July card?

Wish them a happy Fourth, mention something you are looking forward to, like a cookout or the fireworks, and sign your name. For a thank you after a party, name one thing you enjoyed.

When is Flag Day?

Flag Day is June 14 every year. It marks the day in 1777 when the Continental Congress adopted the first official flag of the United States.

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