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Celebrate a Career: Military Plaques Salutes Retirees

custom design military retirement plaque 4 247x300 Celebrate a Career: Military Plaques Salutes RetireesTime to celebrate…

When it’s time to retire from the military, it is also a time to celebrate a career. Today, increasing military member s are serving 25 years or even more, depending on rank or the branch of service they are employed. Military members who have spent long years, mostly away from their families, to defend the nation in combats or in other form of military service, deserve recognition.

Time to express gratitude…

Many soldiers die right in front of the combat line. Many survived and at times, continue to elope death to protect people they don’t know while leaving their own families at home praying that they will soon come home. Military men who served until their twilight age are the ones who have successfully withstood the dangers and challenges of being a soldier. Now that they have chosen to retire, it is time to express thankfulness.

Time to give gifts…

One of the most common gifts for military retirees is a military plaque. Military plaques are great gifts, especially from a group. Opt for a custom-made plaque for you can include a picture of the retiree or the insignia of the unit they served in. Usually, the retiree’s name, rank and dates of service should be included. A slogan or a meaningful saying familiar to the unit will make a good addition to the plaque detail too.

Military plaques will surely make an impact and undoubtedly occupy a place of honor in the retiree’s home or office, as well as serve as a special piece of memorabilia in his or her family’s heirlooms. To make the military plaque extra special, it normally requires a bit of thinking making sure the gift fits the retiree well.

Personalizing military plaques will immortalize their career. A solid and durable make will pose as a visual reminder of bravery and heroism. A great retirement plaque truly showcases the service of the retiree. Tell them that they will be missed no matter how long they have been in service. For serving the military is synonymous to sacrifice and dedication.

MilitaryPlaques.Com salutes retirees for helping protect the nation and keeping its people safe. We offer a wide variety of retirement plaques and gifts that comes in different shapes, sizes and colors. Our customizable products are made from solid mahogany wood and finished with high quality enamel paint. Get the best retirement plaques only at www.militaryplaques.com!

 
Recognizing our Firefighters

FF 300x196 Recognizing our Firefighters

 According to the U.S. Fire Administration  The United States now has the tenth highest fire death rate but our standing has greatly improved– thanks to the brave and dedicated firefighters.

Technically firefighters are rescuers that are trained to extinguish fires that threatens lives,environment and properties but for other people , firefighters are more than that— they are HEROES.

Aside from being trained to put out fires, firefighters are also trained to rescue people from emergency situations like collapsed buildings and more.

There are three categories of firefighters:

  • volunteer firefighters
  • paid firefighters
  • retained firefighters/ part time firefighters

Firefighting Equipment:

  • PPE  ( personal protection equipment) includes jackts, pants and boots.
  • Breathing apparatus
  • Fire Truck and hoses
  • Fire axes, shovels

fallen heroes l 2 294x300 Recognizing our FirefightersFire fighters risk their lives to rescue other people a perfect example of this is during 9/11 bombing who helped rescue people and clean up the aftermath. 346 rescue personnel including firefightera made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11. 

Commemorate and recognize the firefighters in our community, for more information , click here! 

 

Commemorative Hand made plaques for Police, Fire fighters and EMS– Fallen Heroes is also available at MilitaryPlaques, click here for more information.

 

 

 
United States Virgin Islands Seal

The US Virgin Islands is a group of islands in the Carribean located in the insular area of United States.  The US  Virgin Islands is consisting of main islands namely: St. Croix (“Twin City”), St. John (“Love City”), St. Thomas  (“Rock City”) and Water Island (‘Small City”).

The Great Seal of the US Virgin Islands was designed by Mitch Davis. The designed shows the following:

  • Three major islands of US Virgin Islands: St.Croix, St. Thomas and St.John.
  • The sugar mill – to represent St. Croix, which was the center of agricultural productivity of the island’s history.
  • The Legislative Building of St.Thomas- to embody the seat of government and capital of the United States Virgin Islands.
  • The Annaberg Ruins- to represent St.John, this represents the island’s role on the production of sugar and the slave uprising.
  • Two Flags – the Dannaberg Flag and United States Flag, which shows the transfer of Islands from Denmark to the United States.
  • Boat in the harbor- represents the importance of the islands in the interstate and international commerce.
  • Yellow Breast bird perched in the Yellow Cedar- the island’s national bird and the island’s national flower.
  • The motto inscribed “United in Pride and Hope” – to show harmony in the islands despite different backgrounds of the settlers or natives which enabled them to form one united community.

The main purpose of the seal of US Virgin Islands is to show the pride, history, culture of the United States Virgin Islands. Each detail was carefully thought to fully embody the islands.

MilitaryPlaques.Com can create the exact replica of any Great Seals, State Seals or Territories. Careful attention to details is given to every handmade plaques that we produce.Each plaque is made of mahogany wood and individually hand carved in 3d relief and hand painted.

Commemorate and show pride to your city and acquire your own city seal! Perfect for gifts and great collector’s item too. Order Now!

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