31/05/2021
Memorial Day
The rifle is affixed with a bayonet, and inverted, signifying that the Soldier went down fighting. The boots signify the Soldier’s last march onto the battlefield. Dog tags are imprinted with the Soldier’s name, and hung from the rifle so their identity will never be forgotten. The helmet is placed atop the rifle representing what the Soldier stood for, and signifies that their battle is now over.
The Battlefield Cross is a sacred symbol amongst military members. Since a funeral is typically not possible during combat operations, these symbols serve as a rallying point where surviving members of a unit can mourn and remember their fallen comrades.
This Memorial Day, let’s reach out to the Combat Veterans and families who lost loved ones that we know, and give them a simple message:
“We Remember.”
This weekend we remember our
country’s Fallen,
our Brothers and Sisters,
and we appreciate and honor their sacrifice.
We Are The 22
wearethe22.org
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