I've read the comments here regarding the many varied displays of decals alerting us to an individual's death. It's true that many are of little significance to anyone but to the one(s) who carry it on their vehicle. And true, some are very-much overboard and make you wonder what the hell... Indulge me for a moment, if you will, while I shed light on this topic on a personal note... We in the fire service family often pay honor to our fallen through the application of a decal. These are authorized by the Chief and are allowed to remain on the apparatus for one year from the date of the fallen firefighter's death. Having lost two close friends, and fellow firefighters from our Department, in the course of two years , I know first hand how it unites everyone while paying tribute to their fellow brother and/or sister's service. It's funny how a simple, well designed decal can do that... Just for a moment, when you see the decal, you remember them and what they brought with them to the job. The 9-1-1 tributes are a matter of departmental preference and are typically standardized throughout each specific fire agency. It isn't all about reminding everyone that 343 firefighters died on that day, it's about the overall loss of life and the aftermath that was created. We as Americans can never forget what happened in 2001, just the same as many will never forget what happened in 1941. Time heals and we all move forward... Do you own a Toyota??? As for the other fallen heroes decals, such as for our fallen soldiers, I see them as a means for a grieving family member or friend to pay tribute as they heal from the loss. We here in Clovis, California have lost several local sons to the wars in the Middle East, some of which were friends of my 23 year old son. He carried Tony's decal on the back window of his Silverado for a full year. Regardless the soldier lost, a fitting tribute in any case... Sorry if I was rambling, but I was compelled to provide a viewpoint from somewhere in the middle. So, in the infamous wisdom and words of Dennis Miller... "Of course that's just my opinion, I could be wrong."
What does the 'Baby On Board' do other than make me take my eyes off the road and increase the risk of me running into you and driving you and your stupid ass sticker off the road. Take off your 'Baby On Board' is the lesson here.
Like allot of things in this country we take a well meaning tribute idea and overdo it to the point it loose's the significance that was intended
Sometimes this is a culture difference. The "Day of the Dead" or in spanish "Dia Los Muertos" can sound a little morbid to many of us Anglo-Americans. But when you learn about the day, it is really a day of appreciation for those who have gone before us. Showing respect can come in many forms in many different cultures.
However..... "Babies On Board" might be totally different. Congratulations Hughes..... I just saw your announcement on the twins.
I don't know..... Seems like a lot of MINI's run around with grill badges. More so than perhaps any other marque.
Earlier this year a woman brought here car to me to do a little repair on the bumper, on the rear window was a decal " In Memory of Anna Marie" it was her three year old daughter who was killed in an auto accident six weeks earlier. Knowing the back story on the accident I told her how sorry for her loss then I didn't have it in me to charge her for the work, I am just a softy I guess.
While I generally disapprove of the stick-figure family decals, I personally think this one is hilarious. That being said, they'd be stoned for sure if they came down here south of the Mason-Dixon...
I wish I still had the picture of the stick figure family that me wife saw on the back of a mini van at Walmart. It was the Ass Family (jack ass, dumb ass, smart ass, and I can't remember what the fourth one was)! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk