Throughout history, people have made sacrifices, changes, and big decisions that later sometimes result in something grand. These grand occurrences can either be good or bad. Usually as time goes on these events and most well-known people of this time are highlighted in history classes for students to learn and to honor those of that time. However, some of the smaller people that contributed to historical events aren’t as highlighted as those that were seen as the big leaders. For example, in the American Revolution, the people that usually come to mind are George Washington, Paul Revere, and Thomas Jefferson. What about the people who were injured, scared and killed because of this bloody war? They seem to be forgotten until they are highlighted once again. Another example of a person that was not really highlighted for their actions is Nina Simone. She made an impact on the Civil Right Movement that not many other artist or celebrity would have done. When you think of the Civil Rights Movement the first three that come to mind of course are, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcom X, and Rosa Parks. So, when someone hears the name Nina Simone the two most common responses might be “Who’s that?” or “Oh the singer?”. But what is forgotten is how she, at such a high level, put her reputation at a risk. Nina Simone was a very well-known singer of the 1950s and 1960s especially for her song “Feeling Good”. She didn’t just use her popularity for fame and money but to express
Memorializing is often the way to remember a very important, intelligent, or rich person who lives above the rest of us. When we memorialize it sets a way to remember someone long after they have passed from life. More often than not those we put in statues and remember are those who change the world for the better or discover something new like Christopher Columbus, and his statue in Riverside Park (Deegan, Jim, source B). Lincoln's memorial isn’t where or had any importance to Lincoln, but it succeeds his most infamous speech he ever had “The Gettysburg Address” (Savage, source A). H. Elroy Johnson a famous lobster trapper, had a statue made but never finished during his lifetime, not until after his death, was the real statue made to memorialize him (Roadside America, source f).
For many, Memorial Day is a day to grill to shoot fireworks, and to party, but if you suffered from a loss due to war, then you must see a different perspective. While the rest may view it as a day for celebration, you would see it as a day for mourning. Whilst others may not find much appeal to it, you may spend your day laying flowers at graves. What would be the meaning of Memorial Day to others?
It’s important because it shows how much hard time they are having during the war and it teaches you how people get hurt by war. In the war between Norway and German, children always have to pull gold on the sled because Germans can take them. They carry more than 100kg. It will be really hard. And by hurting, sure it can be like shooting gun hurting, but if our heart hurts, it really hurts. Like with war, when people pass away, think about it. How will their family feel?? Really, really sad. So I think like war, we shouldn’t make it happen.
Memory is one of our greatest assets. “It is how we know who we are. Memory gives us a sense of history, our origin, roots, and identity. By it we relive special events, birthdays, anniversaries and days of national significance. The Lord’s Supper is a call to remember Christ and the cross.” The relationships we have in our lives often become stronger as we take time to reflect on what that person has done for us in the past and continues to do for us. As adults we are able to look back and see the sacrifices our parents made for us and we realize just how much they
There is a lot that goes into the making of a memorial. A lot to be considered before they can start thinking about what the memorial is going to be; a huge bronze statue or a plaque with their name on it, and where. Controversy is also something that needs to be thought about in deciding if it would be a good idea or not to have a memorial of someone or something. Those factors should depend on the space they are working on, as well as where, and the fact that sometimes it’s best to stay away from the subject as the public may not agree.
Memories are important, they are a personal record of our past experiences, and could be called the history book for our life. In the poem "The Heroes You Had as a Girl", author Bronwen Wallace tells the story of a woman who meets her high school hero later in her life, reflects on her memories of him, and ultimately decides not to talk to him. The effect that this topic has on everyone is the knowledge that we can be captivated and let our memories control us, and by knowing that our memories hold that much power, it may make it more mentally efficient to make accurate, and personal decisions in a fraction of the time. The topic and overall meaning that this idea holds convey a message that resonates with the idea that memories are in fact the central hub of our decision making. People remembering memories can affect their perspective on their lives to such an extent, that they prefer to immerse their mind in their past memories rather than the current reality.
Memorializing someone can be done in many ways, such as a song, book, poem, naming a building after someone, or building a monument in their likeness to commemorate a special accomplishment or an important event. A monument in which careful consideration of its material, purpose, and size has been considered, can pay respect to extreme sacrifices and honor great achievement.
Most commonly the name of any certain person will bring to remembrance any memories that were made with them. A paper was written about the team that built a monument to help citizens remember the 57000 soldiers lost in Vietnam. Source G states, "The ability of a name to bring back every single memory you have of that person." This explanation provides evidence that all memories humans have, can and will be brought into remembrance mostly by a single name. Unfortenantly, not all memories are good. Often times the least favorable memories of people are remembered before any of the good ones. Sad but true, names that have been used in memorials are often the most used names in
“That as long as we are being remembered, we remain alive.” Charles Zafan, puts it best when he explains what it really means to be remembered. So often, the only people that are actually remembered in any significant way, are those who we wish were still with us. There are
2. List what are Some cultures are traditional and want to bury love ones in a traditional way. However, younger generations are more creative in the way they bury loved ones. For example, sea lovers may have their ashes put into an eternal reef and put into the sea. A positive spin is being put on funerals and now being called “celebrations of life”. The death rate is low right now but as baby boomers get older the death rate will rise, and the funeral service industry will see a big boost.
Memory provides a sense of personal identity. Memories that were made from the past create the person that they have become today. It helps to ground judgments and with reasoning. As an illustration, one day a young girl was shopping at the mall with a group of friends and they deiced to steal a cute
Men and women all around the world put their life on the line just to make sure our country is safe. Memorial Day is the one time throughout the year when we honor veterans who died for us. When I think about all the sacrifices that veterans have made for
We wish to remember. But we wish to remember for a purpose, namely to ensure that never again will evil prevail, as it did for the millions of innocent victims of Nazism.
There are many ways that I want to be remembered and many lives that I hope to affect in my life. There are also many goals I have that I hope I accomplish during my lifetime. Many people leave a legacy, which is a way that someone is remembered.