Remembrance Ribbon

by Jahu Skyla -- Year 9 Day 18, 9:42

One of the most difficult and saddest aspects of life is the loss of friends, comrades, and leaders dear to us. The realisation that they are gone is a horrible revelation. Yet... life goes on, we pick ourselves up and move forward. But there is a lingering memory, and the feel for a need to honour them in a more personal way. Not only to grieve, but to celebrate their lives, their contributions, and everything that they stood for.

Hence... I am now wearing this white ribbon, and I invite anyone else who wishes to, to join me in doing so. It is in the ceremonial colours of the New Republic - white, for purity and virtue, peace and comfort. Golden-yellow for hope, and the gentle blue for loyalty.

It is but a humble little gesture, but may it remind us of the sacrifices that were made, that freedom is fragile, and it is the most precious gift that we can give to one another through our service and citizenry as New Republicans. And that we may continue to stand firm in the good fight - for freedom, justice, equality... and unity.

In honour of...

Kayllin Laws, Navy Ace Rose, SFC Cheda Quche, SFC Ayy D`oria, Army Juraki Takeda, Civilian Ezekial Nien, Civilian Eli LaSalle, Navy Oilios Katastrefor, SFC Thies Windu, SFC Alex Tritan, SFC Bengro Evabri, Navy Bleyse Windwhisper, SFC Corran Sunstriker, SFC David Kellar, Navy Droop, Navy Gabrich Varmer, Navy Jacky Quah, Army Julian Stan X`Las, SFC Jobal Avalom, SFC Kraw Night, SFC Kyiang Sunrider, SFC Nim Orlan, SFC Stack Daal, SFC Tan Orinol, SFC Tuhhetti Secura, Army Vash Lightfoot, Navy Wes Palpie, Navy

We pause to remember those who died With so much courage, so much pride They'll never come back, yet memories endure To remind us of freedom: fragile, pure We're worthy of their sacrifice if we pause each day Not just on the last Restoration Day

(adapted from Last Monday in May by John T. Bird)