Memorial Day: 5 Print Products to Thank Veterans This Year It may mark the kickoff to summer, but Memorial Day is truly a day for honoring those who sacrificed their lives while defending the United States and its values. It’s a day to build awareness about the country’s freedom and the significant price for this freedom. Every year soldiers in addition to their families have to pay that price, which is why it was declared a national holiday by Congress in 1971. With Memorial Day just around the corner, we scoured the web looking for five creative print products to thank veterans (and their families) this year, from magnets to keychains. Thank those that selflessly protect our rights with these inspirational patriotic gift ideas! Idea #1: …show more content…
How about this U.S. flag keychain showcasing patriotic colors. A personalized keychain, like the kind we offer, allows users to keep all of their important keys on one patriotic keyring. A perfect way to thank veterans, honor our soldiers and show our patriotism! Idea #4: Memorial Day T-Shirt (FOURTH IMAGE HERE) Memorial Day jumpstarts summertime vacation season and gets people outdoors enjoying the beaches and parks. With all this warm weather, everyone will be needing lots of t-shirts to stay cool! “PROUD ARMY VETERAN” custom t-shirt giveaways are a great way for seasonal businesses to thank veterans and pay tribute to the armed forces. Take advantage of this opportunity to remind people of the significance of Memorial Day! Idea #5: Memorial Day Thank You Card (FIFTH IMAGE HERE) What better way to express our appreciation for veterans than with patriotic thank you cards? Memorial Day is a day to show gratitude to all those brave people who put their lives in harm's way in order to safeguard the United States of America. Doesn’t this one-of-a-kind artwork featuring stars and the patriotic colors translate into a memorable
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is an ominous depiction of an American squad on patrol alongside a 164 foot mural wall, to show that freedom is not free. The memorial is dedicated to those who served in the Korean War but more importantly those of them who were killed in action, are still missing in action, or were held as prisoners of war. The memorial was created by Frank Gaylord and Louis Nelson. The objective of the memorial is to remind the public of the dedication to the United States of the men and women who served in the Korean War. The memorial was designed to show the trials and tribulations that many of the military personnel faced during the war.
A time to remember those who died, those who served, and those who carry on.” ~Unknown. Servicemen make sacrifices daily. During 9/11, the Manhattan firefighters were responding to a gas leak when they heard the explosion from one of the twin towers. Policemen and firefighters from all around New York and surrounding areas came to help rescue the victims. They searched through rubbish and raced with time to check the buildings before and after the buildings collapsed. There were clouds of smoke, dust, and debris flying through the streets; blinding the bystanders. Hundreds of servicemen died that day, including military personnel in the Pentagon who were also hit by the hijackers. I had a cousin named Johnnie Doctor Jr who was in the Navy. He was killed in the Pentagon. I never got to know him, but from what I heard he was a great person to be
Americans are defined by the respect they have for their country and its government, in taking advantage of their freedoms and rights that they gain by showing respect through allegiance, pride, and loyalty.
The figures of the Marines in the Iwo Jima Memorial statue erect a 60-foot bronze flagpole from which a cloth flag flies 24 hours a day. The base of the memorial is made of rough Swedish granite which is inscribed with the names and dates of every principal member of the U. S. Marine Corps. Also engraved are the words "In honor and in memory of the men of the United States Marine Corps who have given their lives to their country since November 10, 1775."
For those who want to light Old Glory on fire, stomp all over it, or spit on it to make some sort of "statement," I say let them do it. But under one condition: they MUST get permission from three sponsors. First, you need permission of a war veteran. Perhaps a Marine who fought at Iwo Jima? The American flag was raised over Mount Surabachi upon the bodies of thousands of dead buddies. Each night spent on Iwo meant half of everyone you knew would be dead tomorrow, a coin flip away from a bloody end upon a patch of sand your mother couldn't find on a map.
Veterans day means a day for us to thank the ones who have served in the military and war. Sacrificing every moment of their lives to defend our country. The Veterans have a significant importance everywhere. Whatever the reason is for them serving our country we should appreciate them for all their work. Veterans day was created because World War I ended . Fighting and wars did not end and are still going on and there are still Veterans out here today. Veterans day is a day to celebrate ones who were in war. Not to be confused with Memorial day , memorial day is when we celebrate the ones who died serving. People today in our society don’t take in consider the ones protecting us every single day. Who do you think fights for us and our country.
On February 6, 2016, I had the privilege of being a chaperone for Byron Elementary School 5th grade class in Byron, Georgia on a trip to Washington D.C. However, when the students and I began to tour the different memorial sites at in Washington D.C. we came across a lot of sculptures, but the one sculpture that I felt was amazing was the Marine Corps Memorial. The Marine Corps statue was designed in honor of the men and women that served in the Marines during World War II, who gave their lives to protect the United States during the war since 1775 (Marines, 2016). The sculpture is known as the Iwo Jima Memorial, which we visited outside of the Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in the Arlington Ridge Park. The sculpture is adjacent to the Potomac River from Washington D.C.
This gathering to honor the American Veteran is a tribute to their glory and their devotion to duty.
When I was younger, the Fourth of July was a time where the family came from out of town to cook, converse, and watch fireworks. It meant for me a day that you could purchase electronics for cheap via 'Fourth of July ' sales. I only understood the superficial definition, and could only take the holiday at face value. It did not have any meaning to me until I grew older. As I grew older I began to realize one thing, that most people who celebrate this holiday do not understand the meaning behind it. The Fourth of July has turned into a commercial holiday that advertises excessive drinking, reckless behavior and it has completely disregarded the idea of what the Fourth of July actually is, a celebration of our independence from, Britain, the
The moment I visited the veterans seems frozen in time. Tears stream down my face as I listen to the stories. My heart pounds as I think about how they must have felt.Thank you to all veterans for teaching me about my responsibility to America’s future and putting America on the path to
Citizens today would be able to help encourage and support the men that went to go fight in the war. They would be able to help the soldiers keep their spirits up and focus on making it home. Rather than people sending “Victory mail” only to their husbands, fathers, sons, and brothers, people would have the option of writing a letter to a soldier they did not know. These soldiers that would get the letters would be happy to...
The purpose of Veterans Day is to honor veterans who have served and sacrificed for our nation. Nevertheless, nobody knows what veterans do or how they feel after separating from the military.
In the first place, the quilt square that I wanted to embody was one that represented the Boston Marathon terror attack, April 15th, 2013. In light of the fact that Boston is so close to my home, this terror act felt personal and resonated profoundly with a vast amount of people in New Hampshire who had family that either ran or knew people that ran in the marathon. Furthermore, the center of my quilt depicts the image of runners, representing the American flag and the caption above is so symbolic of the motto that came out after this horrific event and that is “Boston Strong”. To be sure, Boston wanted the world to know that they would remain strong and continue this tradition that has gone on since 1897. As an illustration, I made sure
It wasn’t just another beautiful day in paradise. It was a day of thanking and giving honor to all the men and woman who serve our country. Residents and veterans gathered for the 14th annual Veterans Day Ceremonies held on Monday at Legacy Park.
The East Pennsboro elementary school raised money for a statue at a local park. The statue was a ring of children that were holding hands. There was one child missing; the link was broken. The statue was dedicated to East Pennsboro students that did not make it to their graduation. My sophomore year of high school inspired this piece of artwork.