Item SKU: 26152
Hero
Hero, we honor thee, Keeping safe your memory
I carved this memorial in dedication to those who have suffered a loss in the service of others. I want to quietly honor the courage of the hero who has died, and the everyday courage of the hero who is left. This patriot's grief is to be honored as well. There are other figurines in the marketplace about patriotism and honor, but I wanted to create one that acknowledged personal loss. Hero is a melancholy piece. I see it as very much a memorial. On a very personal level, keeping safe your memory is an intimate promise made to one who is gone ... I hope the gesture of her embrace reflects some of these ideas.
Your Stories 
I am Active Duty Air Force and have given this piece at a retirement ceremony to the retiring member's spouse. I know why you made this piece but I look at our spouses, mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers as unsung heros. Without their support and dedication we would not be able to do our jobs. I see them as the safe keepers of our family and home while we are gone. Thank you so much for keeping our military in your thoughts. -Jamie
Submitted by Jamie in Virginia, May 2010
I am an Active Duty Army Spouse and my husband is currently serving his fourth deployment to Afghanistan. We have known a few loses. I give this to the family members of those who have given the ultimate price for our freedom. I love this figurine because I feel it lets the family members know their loved one did not die in vain, and that their service and sacrifice is appreciated and will never be forgotten. Thank you to our military members and their loyal and greatest supporters, their families!
Lindsey
Submitted by Lindsey in North Carolina, March 2010
My father in law died on July 30th 2009. For four years he served our country in the Navy. He was a good father, husband and grandfather. Unfortunately his life was cut short due to a disease that took his life without us being able to say goodbye. His wife, Marie, was good and sweet to him. We are buying her this figurine in order for her to keep his memory alive as the great father and husband that he was and always will be. Thank you for keeping the spirit of the soldiers, airmen and all military people in our hearts and minds all of the time! Rest in peace Fred. We all love you dearly.
Submitted by Nicole in Delaware, February 2010
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