Liberty was won by the few, fought for by the brave, and enjoyed throughout this beautiful nation. Honoring the men and women who have sacrificed so much, military medals pay a tribute to the legacy of American valor and courage. More than representing the men and women whose heroic deeds deserve them, military ribbons are a symbol of the determined patriotic tradition, a testament to the uniform and patriotic service of so many who have served before them.
Of course, while those medals may have been earned honorably, the deeds they represent bear the ultimate tragedy of war. Military medals often carry the memories of fallen brothers and sisters who have paid the supreme price, giving their lives so that our nation remains free. It’s natural to look at military ribbons with a touch of sadness as we remember all who did not come home, those fine men and women who we’ll always remember in the deepest parts of our heart.
Wear your medals proudly. Even if they bring back difficult memories, the medals help us remember those who gave their lives fighting for our freedom. It’s important to never forget those who are not with us to help us remember, those brave soldiers left behind so that our future remains free.
Service to one’s country should never be taken for granted. Although medals and ribbons may be modest testaments compared to the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who’ve earned them, they are lasting legacies that will be appreciated forever. Medals, ribbons and other military decorations get passed down the generations. It’s not uncommon for a family to proudly bestow a medal or ribbon going back as far as the Civil War. Medals and ribbons are pieces of the past, symbols of legacy that a family can cherish through generations of time.
Medals and ribbons help capture the spirit of American valor in action. Heroism on the battlefield belongs to the people who endured it, and a simple tribute to sacrifices of the brave and the few. Always be proud of your honor and the honor of the fallen. Heroism needs tribute, not so much for ourselves, but for the ones who didn’t come home.
