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TORCH WITH FLAME- A lit torch serves as a guiding light to everlasting life.  The "eternal flames" most often commemorate a person or event of national significance and serves as a symbol of an enduring nature such as a religious belief or commitment to a common goal, such as international peace. The torch and flame was first introduced into our Modern Olympics at the 1928 Amsterdam Games.  Since then, the flame has come to symbolize "the light of spirit, knowledge, and life." 

TORCH WITH FLAME (INVERTED) -  The inverted torch represents death or a life extinguished.  The inverted torch with the flame still burning represents the death of the flesh, but the eternal life of the soul.  

FISH - Symbol of Christianity for abundance and faith as observed in the Biblical story of fishes and loaves.

FERN - Symbolizes Humility and Sincerity.

WOMEN'S RELIEF CORPs (WRC) - The Woman's Relief Corps (W.R.C.) is the official women's auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, recognized in 1883.  The W.R.C. is one of the many women's organizations that were founded after the American Civil War.   In 1879 a group of Massachusetts women found a "secret" organization and its members were to be women who were loyal to the North during the Civil War.  From 1879, the Woman's Relief Corps held as the primary means to identify women who were eligible to become members was remaining loyal to the Union.

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS -  The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization and secret society founded in Washington, DC, on Febuary19,1864.  

The Knights of Pythias was the first fraternal organization to receive a charter under an act of the United States Congress. It was founded by Justus H. Rathbone, who had been inspired by a play by the Irish poet John Banim about the legend of Damon and Pythias. This legend illustrates the ideals of loyalty, honor and friendship that are central to the order.

FATHER TIME AND THE WEEPING VIRGIN - There are several versions of this sculpture containing different components which have been related to mythology, Judaism and Christianity; yet it is ultimately a Masonic carving. It symbolizes that time, patience and perseverance will accomplish all things. The most common symbols are Father Time, a Virgin, a broken column, an urn, a sprig of acacia, and a book, all of which rest on the top level of three steps.

EGYPTIAN CROSS (ANKH) - The Ankh is also known as key of life, the key of the Nile or crux ansata (Latin meaning "cross with a handle"), was the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic character that read "eternal life". Egyptian gods are often portrayed carrying it by its loop, or bearing one in each hand, arms crossed over their chest.

BRONZE STAR MEDAL - The Bronze Star Medal, unofficially the Bronze Star, is a United States decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone.

CROSS AND FLAME (METHODIST CHURCH CROSS) - The Cross and flame is the official symbol of the United Methodist Church since 1968.

The Methodist revival began with a group of men, including John Wesley (1703–1791) and his younger brother Charles (1707–1788), as a movement within the Church of England in the 18th century.  The United Methodist Church was created on April 23, 1968, when The Evangelical United Brethren Church and The Methodist Church united to form a new denomination.

The basic beliefs of The United Methodist Church include: