Remembering The Fallen

I dedicate this article to the men and women of the armed forces who have died to honor our freedom. If it wasn’t for their noble sacrifice, I wouldn’t be here today bringing you entertaining prepping articles. Thank you.

Once the sky is clear, the cleanup can begin. Unfortunately, not all the prepping in the world could hold back the worst part of any disaster, losing a loved one. Every year, we lose on average 20,000 people, with some years reaching the hundreds of thousands and sometimes millions, to natural disasters. Losing someone close to you is hard. Here are some ways you can honor their time on Earth.

Something Dear to Them

A nice way to honor a passing loved one is to wear something close to them, like an article of clothing or a piece of jewelry. Make a scrapbook out of tiny trinkets that brought them great joy. Make a blanket out of their favorite shirts. Burn their favorite scented candle to make their presence known at home. Make their favorite dinner in their memory. Do anything you can to bring back those fond memories of that person.

Attend the Memorial Service

If a disaster causes many tragic deaths, there’s a good chance they will hold a memorial service to honor them. Even though you don’t feel like it now, you should still attend. Attending will bring you some inner peace by giving you an opportunity to say a last goodbye. At the service, you’ll see others who also lost loved ones in the same tragedy. This will show you are not alone and help you put together a community of support to get you through this tough time. This community will become your backbone of support and will help you through the difficult times when you feel like all hope is gone.

Attend Events

After most disasters, there will be drives and events held to raise funds for the survivors. They often bring national attention to the cause, which increases awareness of the situation. Taking part in them will help you focus on the clean-up efforts instead of the grief. The clean-up phase is the most daunting part of any disaster, so rescuers will be most thankful for any help you can give them. Make crafts for a fundraising opportunity if you enjoy making items. Go door to door and collect items for a drive. Many causes raise awareness through walks or runs. Taking part in them is a good way to get the message out, as well as get you some well-deserved exercise.

Do Something In Their Name

This will help keep their legacy alive. It will also give you a purpose to keep going. Complete a task they’ve always wanted to accomplish. Sponsor a community building or bench in their name. Buy a brick for a memorial wall, or a stone to put on their favorite trail. Pay for addition like a gazebo in a park they frequented. Put together a fundraising drive at their favorite business. Throw a block party in their memory. Donate or volunteer at their favorite charity to honor the work they do for the community.

Learning Opportunity

Use this situation as a tool to educate others through tough times. If they died in an act of violence, then use this moment to show others it’s wrong. Give speeches about their life, and all the good they did for the community. Educating others through your loved ones, it’s a great way to keep their memory alive. Most people will want to put a face to a tragedy because it humanizes the event, making people more prone to take action.