These are the items I would grab if my house was on fire if I knew my wife and three cats were out. From left to right the first is a shadow box my sister made for me when I completed boy scouts it shows everything I accomplished while a boy scout. I chose this Item because it represents most of my teenage years and all I learned from scouting. The second is the certificate that shows that I achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. I choose it because it shows the achievement and completion of great magnitude. The next item is another Shadow Box that is for all of my achievements I gained while in cub scouts including a badge that shows I hiked to the peaks of seven mountains in a mountain range in California. The next item is a Shadow Box given to me by my chief when I got honorable discharged from the Navy. I choose it because it shows all I gained while in the Navy. In the center is a book it is my family bible it has been in my family since 1706 as my family traveled from Russia to Germany and finally to America it has been passed from eldest son to eldest son for generations. It reminds me of my background and those I represent. These items are material though If it came down to life of anyone and these items life will always win.
Wow! This is a pretty awesome collection of items! I’m really impressed and can see why you’d want to save these things after knowing your family was safe. They certainly demonstrate your overall commitment and appreciation of service. It’s clear that tradition and honor are important. I’m also very enamored by the fact that you have a 300 year old book that’s been in your family that long – how special to have this connection to your past. I’m surprised that it appears to be in such good shape – do you store it someplace to help preserve it in any way?
All these items are definitely worth saving if your house ever caught on fire and I agree with everything you said. These are proof of all of your accomplishments and I’m sure proud moments for yourself and I know you would hate to lose any of it because it’ll all be lost memories and you won’t have anything to show for all of your achievements. These are great things to save in a fire along with your wife and your cats.
Also, the family bible part touched me the most.. that’s very powerful and beautiful that your family saves this especially for all these years
I can definitely see why you would want to take those items with you. With all the time and dedication it took to get that far. It would be hard to just leave something like that behind.
The items we save say a lot about us. Your items show you are proud of your accomplishments. That is a great quality
Wow.. seems very personal! What awesome things to think to grab. These are true memories of your lifetime that you could probably never recreate being that they are so meaningful. It would be hard to leave something behind that was that important… good work!