Memorial Day 2019: Celebrities share touching notes as they remember the people who have died while serving the US armed forces Christie Brinkley shared a photo where she was in her twenties 'I’m grateful for the many opportunities I have had over the years to personally thank our men and women who serve to protect our country,' she said Reese Witherspoon shared a photo of a child on a soldier's shoulders Ellen DeGeneres said she was 'sending love to everyone who has served' By Heidi Parker For Dailymail.com Published: 18:01 BST, 27 May 2019 | Updated: 18:04 BST, 27 May 2019 Viewcomments Memorial Day is a time for remembering and honoring people who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. And several celebrities acknowledged the important US holiday on Monday with Instagram messages. Sports Illustrated supermodel Christie Brinkley shared a photo where she was in her twenties. Good one: Memorial Day is a time for remembering and honoring people who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Sports Illustrated supermodel Christie Brinkley shared a photo where she was in her twenties Smooch: Then she was seen more recently being kissed by two sailors. 'They make sacrifices because they love peace and freedom and their country and all of us in it' 'I’m grateful for the many opportunities I have had over the years to personally thank our men and women who serve to protect our country. 'This photo was taken during a Bob Hope Show at the Naval Base in Norfolk back in the early 80’s I think,' she said. 'But how do you say thank you to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and their families who miss them. Nice note: Reese Witherspoon shared a photo of a child on a soldier's shoulders. The caption read, 'Happy #MemorialDay! Endlessly grateful for the brave men and women who have made the biggest sacrifice to protect our freedom' 'Well we can start by remembering and honoring the fallen in unity as one nation together on this special day ...sending a message of respect and gratitude. 'It will never be enough but I hope the families feel the love. #memorialday.' Then she was seen more recently being kissed by two sailors. Ellen time: Ellen DeGeneres said she was 'sending love to everyone who has served and are serving our country this Memorial Day' 'They make sacrifices because they love peace and freedom and their country and all of us in it. 'And we love you back. Hope you feel our respect on this #memorialday #fleetweek #broadway @chicagomusical.' Reese Witherspoon shared a photo of a child on a soldier's shoulders. A message: Selma Blair said she saluted the soldiers who gave their lives for the US The caption read, 'Happy #MemorialDay! Endlessly grateful for the brave men and women who have made the biggest sacrifice to protect our freedom. 'I hold your families in my heart.' Ellen DeGeneres said she was 'sending love to everyone who has served and are serving our country this Memorial Day.' She shared a photo of a man in uniform kissing his dog. Proud: Kris Jenner shared a photo of a dozen US flags. 'Wishing everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day - lets honor those servicemen and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice! We are forever grateful,' said the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kris Jenner shared a photo of a dozen US flags. 'Wishing everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day - lets honor those servicemen and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice! We are forever grateful,' said the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star. Kendall Jenner appeared to be rooting for another country as she posed with a British flag while in Europe. Maybe she forgot? Kendall Jenner appeared to be rooting for another country as she posed with a British flag while in Europe Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility