So the question is, “Why is it important to be remembered?”, well many people should be remembered even if they didn’t do anything to be thought about. That sounds harsh, but it’s true. Most people have the fear of never being remembered and that will go with them when they pass. So do I think it is important to be remembered, yes I do, everyone wants to be thought of once in awhile. But many people don’t understand, even if that person did wrong in life, they always has that one chance in having to have done something right.
First of all, I would have to say that, having a memorial for your loved one is a pretty good idea. Not many people do celebrate it mainly because, they don’t want to think about it. My grandpa has passed and when it
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.
As Americans, we are always looking for ways to memorialize things. Whether it be a statue of the man your town was named after, or a row of columns of civilians that died in The Boston Marathon. There has always been an importance in memorializing in the US, but if you don't do it correctly, you may upset many people. Here are some simple steps to memorializing correctly.
“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives”-Jackie Robinson. Jackie Robinson is a name that will live on forever not only because of his ability to play ball, but because of his ability to be brave.
“You remember… you must remember, too, so that whoever of us survives this place will carry the message into that future.” (157) This important because in a way it could mean to remember those who died, so they will not have died in vain. It is saying that they must survive so that the people who had died will live on in some way, because if they all died there would be hardly anyone to remember any one. Then no one would have a legacy. You have to remember the past, because without the family members before you, you wouldn’t be the same person you are today. And that is for Jews and
No matter how much it hurts, we must never forget. "For the survivor who chooses to testify, it is clear: his duty is to bear witness for the dead and for the living”(114). We shall never forget, for future generations must learn of this and the pain it causes. The role of memory plays a huge part in
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.
Memory can be used for many things, like remembering stuff you had to do or remembering a step-by-step process, but in the story of Hope, Despair, and Memory by Elie Wiesel, memory is used to tell the story of what happened during the Holocaust and how badly it affected people. In the story of hope, despair, and memory, memory has an important role: it's used to remember the Holocaust, and it helps us prevent future tragedies from happening again. Memory helps us remember what happened in the past. In the story, Elie Wiesel states that “the memory of evil will serve as a shield against evil; that the memory of death will serve as a shield against death.” In the story of Hope, Despair, and Memory, it says that “the dead are ordered back to their
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.
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
“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 very few people that were famous for one reason or another, and are not still alive today. While most of these historical figures are beyond the date upon which their physical bodies gave up, they live on through the memory in which we create them in and capture for all of time. No doubt, there is a part of human nature that feels the need to memorialize those who have fallen victims to the deadly hand game with death. By simply travelling to our nation’s capital, one can
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?
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
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
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.
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