by fastj22 » Sat Jun 13, 2015 5:08 pm
My 2 cents and worth every penny of it....
Something very subtle, perhaps just their initials, the date of the incident and the word "Forward". No other symbolism. (frankly, the ribbon graphic has run its course and overused) The purpose is to inspire us and have the casual viewer to ask about it. Every time we explain it, we honor them. Those of us who choose, place it on our canopy or windscreen in the same location.
Now I will admit I was a Boy Scout leader and we had lots of patches and honorarium that was always placed in the same location. It showed brotherhood and solidarity.
John Gillis
SEL Private, Comm Glider, Tow pilot (Pawnee Driver)
Waiex N116YX, Jabiru 3300, Tail dragger,
First flight, 3/16/2013. 403 hours and climbing.
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