For my conceptual memorial I decided to pay a homage to both the fallen American soldiers in Vietnam, and the American citizens back on the homefront promoting peace and an end to the war. During the war, America had been involved in direct combat from 1961 all through till their defeat in 1975. During this time of direct-involvement over 50,000 troops met their end, and back home an outpour of emotion and sorrow was displayed. American citizens were no longer in approval of the war, and so began an era of the promotion of peace and love. Without this intense amount of protest by “hippies” and the heavy feel of anti-American involvement in the war, it is possible that many more American lives could have been lost. It is this promotion of peace…
When organizing the Veterans assembly I would have never thought that so many veterans and community members would be so greatly impacted. While the assembly was taking place there where many Veterans who cried throughout the event, the impact this activity had on them was that we showed them how thankful we are for the things that they did for us even when they did not know us. This impacted them because it showed them that they are people who we are thankful for because without them our country would not be the great place it is today. This activity made them see that all of their hard work and suffering was worth it, and that future generations are willing to give them the respect that they deserve.…
Acknowledging your veterans is the least you can do for these wonderful people. Most people know that they are safe here in America and have freedom because of the sacrifices veterans have made. You just need to think about all the time they have given up in their lives to fight for you and your country. A lot of people assume that freedom is just free in America and they really shouldn’t. When you see a veteran, you should really stop and take the time to thank him or her for their military…
Some people only see the power in traditional-looking monuments that are replicas of human beings. 30 years ago, a young female student changed the way we view monuments forever. In 1981, Maya Lin's simple but powerful design was chosen to honor the tens of thousands of fallen Vietnam War soldiers. Many people did not enjoy the design. However, the Vietnam Memorial Wall is a thoughtful and powerful tribute to the Vietnam veterans killed in action, as well as those still living, because it emphasizes the individual sacrifice of each soldier.…
If you fought for a country, don’t you think you should be treated kindly when you came home no matter what race you are? Black people who fought in World War II were still not treated nicely when they came home. It wasn’t just at home, Black soldiers were discriminated against overseas by their fellow soldiers. These “fellow soldiers” were White. Not only were Black veterans still discriminated against when they came home, They were treated even worse than average Black people. Black veterans should be treated just as nicely as White veterans.…
Recently, on November 2nd, 2011 the surviving Nisei world war 2 veterans were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. There were 8 total survivors aged 80-91. “They were, and are, Nisei, second-generation Japanese-Americans who in World War II fought tenaciously for the very country that had interned them and their family members.” (Kansas City Star). They fought for their country, and even to this they day are being recognized for their amazing service record, and the work that they had done to make this country what it is today. It is the highest civilian honor that can be given to any person by the United States Government. President Harry Truman was quoted by President Obama “You fought not only your enemy; you fought prejudice, and you won.”…
Walking up to a veteran and saying thankyou is a natural instinct, but is it no problem to the veterans you say it to. To start off, “I thanked him for his service. “No problem” he said.”(Garth) Mr.Garth a retired marine was thanked but he said it was no problem- what gives. It is something that many veterans call “thank you for your service phenomenon”, (Freedman). These veterans find it their duty to serve and the people thanking them of no idea what they do over there. They possibly are killing people and we are thanking them for that. Furthermore, when saying thank you do the people saying it really mean it. Veterans hear that many of times daily and it starts to get boring. It’s the same old thing over and over that's why some veterans say no problem because they are ignoring you because it becomes bland. They…
A Veteran is defined by Dictionary.com (2011, Nov.11) as a person who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or the like, or as a person who has served in a military force, especially one who has fought in a war and experienced direct combat. Culture, as defined by J.P. Lederach, is, “the shared knowledge and schemes created by a set of people for perceiving, interpreting, expressing, and responding to the social realities around them” (p.9). All definitions aside, Veterans are, as the VA proudly and courageously states on their website,…
The people who are currently or have once served this country are thanked everyday for their braveness and hard work to keep this country a safe place to be. They have put their life on the line so that they can keep our nation in top shape. Most importantly, they could be anybody you know. People in the military vary races and are family members, friends and even strangers. But to all of us, they will always be thanked for their gratitude toward us. They have tried their hardest to protect our country. Some have lost their lives to serving us. They died, at least knowing, that they have done…
I think American veterans should be honored for several key reasons. The first and foremost reason is that these brave men and women risked ther lives for the freedom of the United States, or even for the freedom of a country half way around the world, which they knew nothing about. Either way these soilders fought for freedom, and each one should be honored one way or another. Another reason veterans should be commended is because we never want to repeat the time when Vietnam war veterans came back to the states. They were treated terribly. They were spit on, objects were thrown at them, they were denied of jobs by people who resented the war, etc. Yet another reason is that these people fight so the rest of us don't have to. These people also keep the wars over seas, so us citizens can sleep safely at night. Also, some soilders see some really traumatizing things. Either seeing their buddies die right in front of them. Anyone who has seen Saving Private Ryan has a pretty good idea of what some soilders witness.…
Veterans are the individuals who have served so as to respect and ensure their nation. As these people intensely honed their convictions in flexibility, they coincidentally reworked history, and we as Americans honor these nationalists why should willing give a definitive penance. Veterans Day is the day that we put aside to respect the individuals who served, however one day does not cover all the gore. The day is insufficient to demonstrate the gratefulness which is because of the incalculable number of gallant men and ladies. The American individuals ought to accomplish more to show appreciation to their veterans.…
encourage us to do better, to be better, and to give more unselfishly. As citizens, we can show more respect to our veterans by being respectful in what may…
Veterans are an important part of our nation and do not get the credit that they deserve. Veterans have risked their lives for this country countless times, yet they go unappreciated a lot of times. From a personal stance, my grandfather is a retired veteran himself and he fought in the Vietnam War. If my grandfather had not been able to get on his feet from retiring from the Navy, I would hope that there would be some type of support system for him. A lot of veterans today do not have the support system that they had when they were in the service. Once the veterans are out of the service their lives are not structured while in the service they were organized and controlled.…
Respect is not only shown verbally, but also by one’s behaviors and actions. For example, if someone (be it a soldier or not) you respect asks you to do something—you should show him or her the respect they are asking for and do what they say. Don’t argue, just do it. In the Army this often comes into play on a daily basis. If someone you respect asks you to do something, you should do it immediately and without hesitation. You should do it quickly. For instance, if someone asks you to go knock out twenty-five pushups, mountain-climbers, dips, pull-ups, crab walks, bear crawls, or another exercise, you should immediately show them the respect and do it. Do it fast and do not complain. Do not question them, do not ask for further explanation, and do not do anything other then what they ask. That might give them the impression that you do not respect them. If you perform the duty they ask, It will help show them you respect them and their word or authority. When someone has the feeling that you are respecting him or her, than they will behave…
Memorial Day, is a day of joy, a day of sorrow, that means many different things to many different people. Memorial Day is on every last Monday of May. Traditionally on a Monday the Kids will go to school and the parents go to work, but not on the last Monday in May, the school closes, the grills light, the beer cans flood the sidewalks like water during a category five hurricane. Or at least that's how it use to be, now all of the stores are open, the pools opens, and how you really see what the day is about,…