Happy Veterans Day!
Today, we’re honored to share one of the most meaningful framing projects we’ve ever had the privilege of working on.
These dog tags belonged to two brothers, David S. Ortiz and Luís R. Ortiz, who served in World War II. Tragically, only one brother made it home.
For decades, the family had only the dog tags of the brother who survived. But recently, an incredible discovery brought a long-lost piece of their family history home.
While metal detecting on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, a British husband and wife discovered the fallen brother’s dog tags buried in the sand. Determined to return them to their rightful owners, the couple went to extraordinary lengths to track down the family.
82 years later, those dog tags finally made it home.
We were deeply honored to help preserve this remarkable piece of history, bringing the brothers’ dog tags together in a custom shadowbox featuring suede matting, decorative fillets, museum glass, custom nameplates, American flag pins, a New Mexico Zia sun pin, and a black wood frame.
Some projects are about so much more than framing. They’re about preserving history, honoring sacrifice, and keeping the stories of those who served alive for generations to come.
On this Veterans Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to all who have served, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Their service will never be forgotten.
Japanese flag taken off of a dead soldier in World War II. The dark areas on this flag are blood. Custom framed in Roma Moulding.
World War II meets Star Wars. Prints by Thirteenth Floor and frame by Larson-Juhl Custom Frames.