For Veterans only?

Question

I'm making a Veterans day poster for my highschool. What would you like to see on a V-Day poster? What would touch you the most?

BTW- I want you to know I greatly honor you veterans. And appreciate what you've done and sacrificed for America.

Answer 1

Remembering those who paid the ultimate price for freedom, the feeling vets get when they see Old Glory being raised or marching by in a parade. The feeling that we help make a difference and to remind others, Freedom isn't Free. It was bought and paid for in American Blood on the many battlefields around the world for over 200 years.

Answer 2

I wont tell you what to say but I know 2 movies that might inspire you to come up with your own idea.

In A Few Good Men, there is a scene where Demi Moore explains why she is defending the Marines that are in jail. I love that scene.

There is a lesser know movie named Gardens of Stone. The characters are the Honor Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Viet Nam.

Why not get together with some friends, watch some movies (these or others) and decide what you think of the men and women that have served?

Thanks for the question. Good luck.

Answer 3

The most touching poster I've ever seen was one that depicted a veitnam veteran crying with his hand on the veitnam memorial wall. In the reflection of the wall were his buddies still in their uniforms, one of whom had his hand up against his friends hand on the other side of the wall. Its hard to explain, but if you see it, you'll know what I'm talking about.

Answer 4

There seems to be a theme emerging from the various comments, and I think something along the lines of personal sacrifice, "freedom isn't free," etc. Anything that we shared in our common cause, such as brotherhood, the US Flag, or anything else along those lines would probably appeal to a broad cross-section of veterans and non-veterans alike.

Answer 5

If you could somehow capture the 'Blackhawk Down' incident, that would be touching. Those soldiers did a remarkable job under unbelievable circumstances. I'm former military. From before Blackhawk Down, (early 80's), and I can only imagine what those guys were going through. See the movie and you will have all the inspiration you need.

Answer 6

Many have paid for freedom with their lives. Many more have given one or more limbs and are reminded every day of their part in protecting the American way of life. I think you should devote a portion of your project to honoring these disabled veterans from all conflicts. You can contact the DAV for more information.

Answer 7

A picture of the Vietnam wall, a picture of the men and women going off to war now, Flag raising over a capital building, family re unions. These are a few that came to mind right away. Also showing pictures of those statues of the WW1,WW2, and Korean vets.

Answer 8

I'm with bottles on this one. I was in the U.S. Army from 1991-1995. You never hear about the Battle of Mogadishu, except when you watch the movie. The story needs to be told. People need to know what really happened Oct. 3, 1993.

Answer 9

A montage of the soldiers raising the flag on iwo jima as the center piece on the upper right a battle scene filled planes and ships pounding a beach. The bottom a wide scene of Arlington cemetery with the words remember the fallen sited between the cemetery scene and the flag raising scene. How's that spunky!

Answer 10

I still feel great pride when a color guard goes by or when the jets fly by in the missing man formation. But as far as the poster goes, Thank You is always enough. Those who seved proudly did it for their country and not for the praise from others, though it is always nice knowing someone cared for the men and women who served.