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There are some things that should always be honored. That is your parents, your spouse and the men and women that have served to protect the safety and freedom of our country.

Memorial Day is the perfect time to remember a fallen brother or loved one that has given all.

Tribute and memorial tattoo ideas are endless. From dog tags, old school eagles, to emblems and Medals of Honor, you can depict your emotion and honor the military servicemen in so many ways.

Consider verses such as St. Crispin's Day Speech from William Shakespeare's Henry V:

"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile," instead of a traditional military design.

Get inspired for battle tattoos and read some stirring literature and tattoo something that's just a bit deeper.

"If we are marked to die, we are enow to To do our country loss, and if to live, The fewer men, the greater share of honor."- William Shakespeare, Henry V

Salute!

Old news is still good news, especially when it's about jewelry. Scarlett Johansson recently revealed her bracelet-inspired wrist tattoo while promoting the Avengers movie.

Much like a rosary, Scarlett's tattoo lays on her wrist and dangles down into a small charm with the scripted verse, "I love NY." Scarlett was born in the big city and still calls it home.

Bracelet and rosary inspired tattoos are one way to wear permanent jewelry pieces. Consider a family heirloom that has been passed down or a cherished Congressional Medal. Tribute and memorial tattoos are a meaningful way to honor family traditions, birthplaces and significant life events or experiences.

As we head to New York for the 15th Annual Tattoo Convention, send pictures of your memorial and tribute tattoos to Jodie at tattoo.guide@about.com and show your love for NY!

Image CC wavelab.b@Flickr

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What's not to love about a bit of Capitol Hill gossip ?

In his latest story The Illustrated Congressman, Roll Call Around the Hill Reporter John Stanton explores the politics of body art.

Rep. Duncan Hunter and Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. both rock a set of half sleeves under their cuff links and they weren't afraid to roll them up to talk.

Jackson Jr. fesses up on his plans of getting a new tattoo every year, adding to family portraits and his childhood hero Bruce Lee piece. "I believe in body art," Jackson exclaims as he shares a bit of wisdom about venturing into the world of tattoos:

"The key is to plan it. You don't want to look like a smorgasbord of thought."

Smorgasbord of thought and lack of planning on Capitol Hill ?

I daresay.

Read all about it here!

Image Courtesy Johanohrling@Flickr

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