Phrase Series consists of three phrases that I have either come across, or have heard of in relation to the treatment of Service Members. In particular, I tried to contextualize certain symbols or words so that they would stand out in regards to honouring and dishonouring Veterans and those still in the Service. In addition, I considered the inclusion of the small objects outside the phrases themselves. 

In order:

• Folded.

It's one thing to read about a veteran in a newspaper (if that), and another to give them due service. For military funerals, a flag is typically folded into a triangle, then given to a family member in recognition of their loved one.

Small Object: Folded (painted in light of flag) newspaper with the faces of soldiers on it in about the same manner as a folded flag (newspaper too short).

• Record.

My family and I experienced this ourselves at my grandfather's funeral. (I didn't notice until my mother pointed it out). 

A military member holds a trumpet and looks to be playing, but the "trumpet" houses a record of the song "Taps".

Small Object: Cassette Tape as a stand in for a recording.

• Either.

In recognition of MIA and POW. 

Yellow Ribbons are tied around a tree as a nod to those absent or missing in light of serving. They are traditionally given to loved ones.

Small Object: Yellow Ribbon with written Scripture.

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