Now Hiring: Operations & Community Engagement Coordinator
Serve Again. Lead With Purpose.
Now Hiring: Operations & Community Engagement Coordinator
Serve Again. Lead With Purpose.
During every veteran’s funeral or memorial service, the Bell Guard solemnly tolls the Honor Bell seven times, with seven seconds of silence between each toll. Each toll signifies a distinct stage in a veteran’s life, conveying specific meanings:
The Choice to Serve symbolizes the veteran's readiness to sacrifice their life for their country—a dedication that only a few are chosen for.
Camaraderie represents the bonds of friendship, family ties, and unity unite all service members.
Patriotism symbolizes the veteran's pride in their country, a commitment to defend it, and the happiness in cherishing the freedoms protected by our Constitution.
Respect embodies the reverence bestowed upon a veteran by their community, earned through their service and rightfully honored by us.
Dignity symbolizes the respectful treatment that a veteran's community accords to their fallen hero.
Honor signifies the respect owed to a deceased veteran by their fellow service members and community.
The Value of Life embodies the ultimate sacrifice made by the veteran. Whether lost in combat or after years of dedicated service, the worth of a veteran cannot be fully expressed in words.
