WHY MY BRICK?

Individual Soldier stories, and the stories of Army supporters, are part of the Army’s story and each inscription uniquely supports the theme and the importance of the National Museum of the United States Army. We hope to continue to share “Why my brick?” stories in our publications and on social media. Here are a select few of our favorite stories.

Sp4 Craig Freas

Sp4 Craig Freas My wife purchased my brick in honor of my service and another for her father who served in the South Pacific in WWII. My wife knows how

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Charles H. Harpin

Charles H. Harpin Why my brick? I felt it was an appropriate way to honor my Dad for his 20 years of service, especially for the approximately four years he

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SSG Glenn W. Mathis

SSG Glenn W. Mathis We purchased this brick to honor our father and family. SSG Glenn W. Mathis, our father, taught us to be proud of our military heritage. We

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COL James M. Waring

COL James M. Waring Colonel (Retired) James M. Waring honorably served on Active Duty in the U.S. Army from September 1981 until January 2009. He comes from a long line

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