Heroes never die.

Tomorrow on Memorial Day, we remember and honor our fallen soldiers and their families; who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom! I would like to personally remember our fallen teammates from the 19th Special Forces Group Army, who honored their code and duty to our country! De Oppresso Liber!

Heroes never die! They live on forever in the hearts and minds of those who would follow in their footsteps. The flag, draped over their coffin, is a visual representation of the respect and honor the nation holds for the deceased veteran’s service to our country.

• 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 signifying that their battle is now over.
• The Battlefield Cross is a sacred symbol amongst military members.
• Since a funeral is typically not possible during wartime, these symbols serve as a rallying point where surviving members of a unit can mourn and remember their fallen comrades.

“WE REMEMBER”

From:
Ren Ross — CEO/Founder of Invictus Veteran Solutions LLC
19th Special Forces Group, US Army 2006–2015