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Those Veterans At a Parade
December 11th 2011 - 3:13 pm
It seems that every parade there are always a large number of veterans in attendance. Maybe the reason why, is because a lot of our parades are in celebration of our national holidays, and about national pride. Who better to be in attendance to show national pride than military service members. Seeing these veterans standing proud in their uniform with all their miliary medals sends out a message of patriotic outlooks but it seems some people dont understand the meaning behind these heroes. When we see these war heroes in parades they are representing the freedoms that we have today. They are the reason that we can live the lives we do in america and thats why we need to be thankful for our soldiers everyday. Maybe even go out of our way to talk to war veterans, and hear their stories. Parades are a great way to get the people of the community to join in together to celebrate our freedom and national pride. I personally believe in showing complete respect and pride toward those war heroes but it seems that sometimes they go completely unnoticed or even shunned or ignored. On days such as Vieterans and Memorial Day our military service members are more recognized but they should be recognized everyday. We should be thankful for what they have done for this nation and show it everyday. Not many people in our country are courageous enough to go and fight to our freedoms. So the men and women out there fighting overseas are the real heroes and we should show how proud of a nation we are without having to wait for a holiday to remind us of our pride. They are our there right now fighting for all americans, they fight for us everyday so shouldnt we be thankful for them everyday? Our pride goes toward the war veterans and current military service members, but it should also go out to those people who have died for us in the past. Every bit of pride and patriotism that we can show makes all the differents. So stand up and support those soldiers wearing their military medals amd ribbons whenever you can, show that you are thankful everyday.
Serving is a Choice
November 12th 2011 - 11:36 am
The choice to serve is a choice one can make for them self. But times have changed, because years ago some individuals didn’t have a choice, drafted into the service they were forced to sacrifice there lives. When you have made the choice to serve for this country, you not only represent yourself, but you also become a symbol for every soldier who wears a uniform. The choice to serve is a personal decision, but is usually inspired by patriotism and a love for your country.
By wearing a United States medal, you show that you are proud of the choice you’ve made to serve for your country. Medals symbolize America’s fighting forces, by giving uniforms a sense of respect and pride, uniforms look much more dignified with a bit of color and shine added by a medal. It’s hard to not notice a gleaming uniform decorated with United States medals. Seeing medals on a uniform should bring an overwhelming sense of patriotism.
America’s armed forces are founded upon the drive to succeed. With the commitment our troops have put into the military, you deserve to look honorable in uniforms decorated by military medals. When dressed in military attire, make sure to look your best. Try to keep your medals polished at all times, attention to detail suggests a drive for success. Also choose a variety of colors and medals, this adds dignity and honor to your military attire.
Medals add color and pride to any uniform, and they also catch the eye of others. Standing out and turning heads as a representative of your military branch is a great way to show pride, whether you are attending a church service, a community football game, or even visiting the local nursing home to brighten some ones day. Dignity is in the extra steps you take to look your best.
People in American depend on our military to restore a feeling of pride in the world. Our job is to remind Americans why our country is so wonderful. Don’t let them down. Americans will look to you, our troops, to increase that feeling of courage and strength to go on. Look brave and ready to lead with an honorable display of military medals.