On Veterans Day - November 11, 2019

We live in a day where we have been in some form of conflict for many years. We are therefore surrounded by Veterans, those who have served and have been discharged from military service. These are doctors, nurses, truck drivers, teachers, mentors... people of every walk of life and profession.

In my own life, I have one thing that I have learned about Veterans; it is in their hearts to care about others, to be concerned about others, and to protect others. Those qualities of heart and courage do not end when service ends. 

At Made From RI, we have been brought up by and mentored by these caring souls from within our family and the community around us... and we have taken this to heart ourselves. It is not enough to thank these people for their service; we need to thank them for who they are.

Army - "This We'll Defend"

Navy - "Semper Fortis" ("Always Strong")

Air Force - "Aim High... Fly-Fight-Win"

Marines - "Semper Fidelis" ("Always Faithful") 

Coast Guard - "Semper Paratus" ("Always Ready")

Merchant Marine - "Acta Non Verba" (Deeds Not Words)*

*Made From RI recognizes Merchant Mariners in the circumstances where they have been defined as veterans in war service. 

Made From RI offers Rhode Island made ornaments honoring each of the services. See them all at MadeFromRI.com or by clicking the banner below. All ornaments are 100% handmade in Rhode Island from solid brass, finished in 24 karat gold, and screen printed with exquisite color.