In Loving Memory: Memorial R.I.P. Tattoos

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By becauseilive


This past year a very dear friend of mine passed away at the unfathomably young age of twenty-six, and since then I've been going back and forth with the idea of getting a tattoo to honor her memory. Only the tattoo I'd get wouldn't make sense or have any real meaning to anyone except me. After her funeral in May, when I was still reeling over the sudden shock of her untimely passing, I came across a single sheet of looseleaf paper stuffed absentmindedly in a random notebook. It must have been from the summer we were fifteen, and vacationing with her family in North Carolina. It was a page she had copied from the 1970's bestseller Jonathan Livingston Seagull and it quoted, in her own handwriting, "You have the freedom to be yourself--your true self--here and now, and nothing can stand in your way."

Other memorial tattoos are a lot more obvious than this idea of mine. And in my research, I've noticed that they can be grouped into several general categories.

Names & Dates

The simplest and most direct way of honoring a loved one who has passed is by listing his or her name and/or the dates of birth and death. Whether it's a small grandma scrawled in soft script on your shoulder blade, or a full back piece with first name, middle name, last name, date of birth, date of death and an accompaying quote and meaningful image, this type of memorial tattoo will always be popular.

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Hearts

When you lose someone we love, you feel like your heart is breaking. And even once time has passed and the wound begins to heal, you still feel like a chunk of it is missing, like there's a hole in your heart that can never be filled. Perhaps that is why so many people opt for a simple or elaborate heart tattoo as a memorial--to ink on your skin what you can't feel in your flesh.

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Winged Hearts

One variation of the standard heart tattoo is the winged heart. It combines, I suppose, the elements of love and angels (or heaven). Depending on your pesonal religious beliefs, a tattoo of this type can represent the idea that your loved one has now earned her wings and is with the other angels, watching over you from the other side. It could also mean that love is the only thing that gives you wings, or that love lifts you up where you belong.

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Portraits

As I mentioned in my hub on Tattoo Ideas: Portraits, getting a portrait tattoo is often a very moving and emotional experience. This emotional experience is doubled when the portrait tatoo is intended to honor a loved one who has passed away. Portrait tattoos are quite complex, and require the patience and dedication of a seasoned tattoo artist who pays attention to detail and hopefully has a good deal of experience with this specialized type of artwork.

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"Always with me" in Spanish
"Always with me" in Spanish

Religious

Religious memorial tattoos can come in a variety of shapes and sizes. One of the most common images is that of a cross or crucifix, either with or without the loved one's name or birth/death dates printed in a banner wrapped around the cross. Praying hands, particularly praying hands clutching a rosay if you're of the Catholic faith, are also seen frequently. Angels are sometimes depicted looking down from heaven, smiling, or even hugging a tombstone.

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R.I.P.

Finally, the last type of memorial tattoo is the simply stated, oldest sentiment in the book: R.I.P. which stands for Rest in Peace. This is, after all, our greatest hope. We pray that our loved ones who suffered through sickness, heartache, or depression, are now in a place where they can hurt no longer. We pray that they are resting peacefully as they watch over those they left behind on earth. We pray that they are resting before they find another womb to grow in, and come back to us so that we may meet again, if not in this life then certainly in the next.

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kryss  says:
12 months ago

my friend passed away this year,he was only 15,he would've been 16 on september 4.stop for cops speeding kill's,tylor glasgow<3

d  says:
12 months ago

my best friend comitted suicide a year agho last tuesday ... i have a tat with her name n dates .. but i want more any suggestions

courtney  says:
11 months ago

my sister died when she was 12-- i was 8.... i am now 16 and i plan on getting her name tattoo'd on my inner wrist as a sign of love and as a final step for my mourning.... luckily fr me my bf knows a bunch of tattoo artists who would do it for me so im getting it done for my 17th birthday :)

cant wait!

monique  says:
11 months ago

i love you

Katrin  says:
10 months ago

I was thinking about getting my first tattoo over the summer but i decided against it because it would have no real meaning behind it.. this past october my little sister passed away from leukimia so now im going to get one at the end of the month.. I want to get her first and middle name on the back of my neck but it feels bland.. any other suggestions?

Kimberly  says:
10 months ago

I am an 18 year old female that was happily engaged, until he got into a car wreck. I have been looking for the perfect I Love You, In Loving Memory of tattoo, but havent had any luck. Can you help me?

My E-Mail is: kimberly_a_motes@hotmail.com.

Monica  says:
10 months ago

my friend just passed away last week, he was only 16. my mom has been thinking about letting me get a tattoo. and i want to get a tattoo in rememberence of him.

Rachel  says:
10 months ago

My Mom passed away in 05, I have a tattoo of a cross with a ribbon wrapping around it, it says the year she was born, mommy, and then the year she died. I really want to get a portrait of her grabbing the cross,and I would really feel more comfortable having the tattoo artist that did the cross to do the portrait as well but I don't feel that he has much experience doing portraits and obviously its very important to have it done well since it is forever, does anyone know any well experienced artists in minnesota? If so PLEASE email me at RSchubich@yahoo.com

THANK YOU!

May  says:
10 months ago

My brother passed away 3 months ago. He got killed. I would love to get a "In loving Memory of" with a nice design but dont know what .....any suggestions?

Justine Holmlud  says:
10 months ago

I lost my son Jayden on boxing day to SIDS(Sudden Infant Death) he was 3 1/2months old.Since I walked out of the hospital in shock I have wanted to get a memorial and/or r.i.p. type of tattoo to sit right below my neck/over my shoulder blades.Im hoping to keep it somewhat small in size so it will not be visible for work, but at the same time pay tribute/and express how much my little guy was loved in his short time here.Any ideas/pics ect would be deeply appreciated and can be emailed to me at jholmlund88@hotmail.com thanks!

Dakota  says:
10 months ago

My grandpa passed away in april last year. I got a in rememberance tattoo. It is of a cardindal(his schools mascot) that is sitting on a rose vine. It has a banner on top that says R.I.P. and one on bottom that says grandpa Hiley. I wanna incorporate the dates in with it but i dont wanna take away from the tattoo... any sugguestions??

Hannah leigh mandy Phillips  says:
9 months ago

my freind died the 7th of feb 09 14 years of age

Sabino  says:
9 months ago

My hommie was gunned down june 3rd 06 and i have been debating with myself what to get in his rememberance..i want it to be real special cuz he was like a brother to me....he was 22!

Renata  says:
9 months ago

My best friend died as a result of suicide. He had alot of problems from being in Iraq. He was just 25 years old. I want something that will be a tribute to him on my body somewhere. Im not even sure what to get and where to get it because i want to be able to always look at it... So, any suggestions?

Nancy  says:
9 months ago

i was 5 months pregnant and one day the doctors told me that their was something really wrong with my baby and that he was going to die. so things happend and i lost my baby its the hardest thing i have ever been throw, so i want to get a tatto in memorie of him but i need help.

orteganancy78@yahoo.com

Tiara   says:
9 months ago

i lost my daughter before i even got to see her... i need some ideas on what i should get in rememberance of her life

T  says:
9 months ago

i was 5 1/2 months pregnant when my doctors told me that my daughter wasnt going to suvive. they told me that she would have died the minute they cut her umbilical cord. i didnt get to meet her.... being a teenager and about to become a mother at the age of 16 and the father walk out and not want nothing to do with his daughter. i want a tattoo of her and so i knoe that she will always be in my heart and on my shoulder...the day after i found out i was having a girl i found out that she had Holoprosencephaly... if anyone has any ideas please help

thanks

Erin  says:
8 months ago

i am getting a tattoo for my grandpa..

i chose to get his birthflower the color of his birthstone.. also i am getting his signature.

just an idea for anyone who needs one.

jesse hodley  says:
8 months ago

gay tats

joe  says:
8 months ago

i lost my one of three month old twin girls 2 weeks ago and was looking for good tat for this sad ocassion in her memory

lindsey  says:
8 months ago

my grama died on jan 3 09 and i manna get a tat in rememborance of her but i'm not sure what to get

t  says:
8 months ago

my auntie died jus the other day, an i was thinking about gettin a tattoo in her rememborance, im realy puzzled on what i want to get i hav thought about gettin a tombstone with an angel holding it, on the side of it, or behind it with my aunts name an everything on the tombstone, does anyone think this is too much for a tattoo for a girl to have???? i think this is a great idea so feel free to do something like this for anyone who needs an idea

julian g  says:
8 months ago

my condolences to everybody who has lost somebody close to them. i recently lost a cousin and got a tattoo in his memory. -RiP Ricky- We all miss you

$coolege$  says:
8 months ago

On Wednesday, March 18, my friend was in a car accident. He passed on Friday the 20th. there had been a stoned driver on the road that hit him head on. he's only 16, by 2 weeks. i have every intention of getting his signature tattooed on me in honor of him...but i have no idea where to get it

Kristle  says:
7 months ago

My sister commited suicide last year and I took a card she gave me for my 17th birthday and had inher handwriting "to my baby sister, with love, Tiffany" tatooed on my left forearm. And on my other forearm I got "That witch does not kill me will make me stronger" in old German. I alos got a huge sune and moon with her name, birth and death date on my right calf. She loved suns and moons. I did that the day we burried her. It was the only thing I did that week that didnt make me cry. I plan on getting alot more. But those 3 are hers. And everyday I can look at her handwriting and see that she loved em and never doubt or wonder.

Cupcakee;  says:
7 months ago

My friend died when he was only 14 and we were really close and it happened not too long ago, but my mom is thinking about letting me get a tattoo in his remembrance,because i don't ever want to forget about him! RIP LIL ZAY

Rachel.  says:
7 months ago

Hi. In August of 2007. My brother and my best friend was murdered. Ever since then, I feel like he is with me no matter where I am. But I'm always afraid that feeling is going to go away. & when it does I will be alone almost. So I am wanting to get a Memory tattoo. But not sure yet.

His name was Tyrone aka TY. but also people called him Ace.

Help please (:

McCallister  says:
7 months ago

Hello, January 23rd this year (09) I lost my only brother at the age of 30 from an accidental death. I have been lost it seems like ever since, I need some direction on what kind of tatoo I should get in remembrance of him and how much he meant to me. But, I dont want a rose with "in loving memory" above it. No offense they are beautiful its just way overused and I dont want to copy anyone. I would like mine to be " unusual ". Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Kim  says:
7 months ago

My little sister passed away at the age of nine from cancer. its been almost 9 years since her passing and i still feel like i lost her yesterday. I cant ever decide on something...tattoos i find on the web just never feel special enough. any ideas????

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jdmanuk  says:
7 months ago

There's something very moving and beautiful about memorial tattoos - it's a very personal way of honoring someone who was very important in your life.

This is a very informative and touching hub you have here - I think you have really helped people to find a suitable outlet for their grief.

Christy  says:
7 months ago

My brother died april 15. My family has NO idea what happened to him, but it was by far the most traumatic, worse, and hardest experience of my life. He was one of the closest people to me. My whole family has taken this very hard and I feel like everywhere I go he's with me. I want to get a tattoo of something that makes me think of him. He had many tattoos, but one in particular he had on the back of his neck that read "Hurt", from the NIN and Johny Cash song. I have one piece of paper that says "Chris", so I thought maybe get that but idk where or what else, he died at the age of 23, but merely one month and 5 days short of his 24 b-day.

cjac  says:
6 months ago

i been wantin a tat for a while but i havnt had anything significant enough to put on my body....until back in october of 08 my close friend was gunned down cuz somebody wanted to rob him...they shot him in the back and he died in an alley in the middle of an alley...it was cold and rainy that night too...i miss him more than words can explain and i have been thinking about a tat. and this site has helped me alot. R.I.P Frank from michigan park (mpc) i know your family miss u...your hood miss u....the whole DC/MD/VA misses you cuz...and so do i. gone but neva forgotten.

Richard  says:
6 months ago

my friend jason killed him self 2 years ago becuz the doctors told him he was going to die a very painful death becuz his organs where shuting down so he took my other friends gun and went on the hill bye my other friends house and shoot him self in the head i found out that he died a year ago becuz i lost contact wiith all my friends now i want a tatto for him of death holding a tombstone in a graveyard can anyone help me heres my email darkdragoon525@yahoo.com

TK  says:
6 months ago

My mother passed over 5 years ago and I still miss her. She haunts my dreams at night and guides me through my sleep.

She was part Yakima indian and considered ravens to be her special bird. For Mother's day this year I am getting a Raven tattoo with a shining star in her honor.

Mikey  says:
6 months ago

My brother and nephew were murdered a year ago. I have a tat already, and have been wanting to get another one, and now i KNOW i will get one, but having a hard time deciding. I'm thinking a heart with wings, or something to that nature. I want it to be feminine, but meaningful. My brother was a huge gun collector, but i don't really want that on my body. Any ideas for me?

Grim Reaper  says:
6 months ago

Can U Please All Shut The Hell Up About Your Dead Face Loved Ones, Get Over It for goodnes sake

melissa mae  says:
6 months ago

i want an angel with her head down with long red curly hair i want the words.... here with out you 1967 2003 mom i need red roses with a white out line around her feet this will be a tattoo for my mother she commited sucide almost six years ago and it feels like it was yesterday who ever the grim reaper guy is needs to get a life because why the fuck did he even come to a rip tattoo site anyways obviously some people have nothing better to do with there time than to be a complete ass

Estela  says:
6 months ago

So i want a few ideas.... I dont want a huge tattoo but my husband passed away about a month ago (due to cancer) he was 25 yrs old and we were married for 3 yrs and have a 15 month old little girl. I know i want it on my back, shoulder blade area.... Any ideas? my email is Luckystela@aol.com Thanks!

Sam   says:
6 months ago

My nan passed away last year and im looking on getting a tattoo with her enitals on my wrist any designs?

my email is sam_share_07@hotmail.co.uk

Selina  says:
6 months ago

my big brother passed away a month ago im definitly getting one to honour his memory he was ill, the pain is unbearable but a tattoo makes me feel beta im thinking a angel cherub (the baby 1) with a heart with a rose on top and inside the heartt his name such a hard time

Selina  says:
6 months ago

my big brother passed away a month ago im definitly getting one to honour his memory he was ill, the pain is unbearable but a tattoo makes me feel beta im thinking a angel cherub (the baby 1) with a heart with a rose on top and inside the heartt his name such a hard time

Denise  says:
6 months ago

My grandfather died three months ago. Him being sick and his death have made such an impact on my life and that is why I'm getting a tattoo today. It's the title of a French song which translated means two different things that both remind me of my grandpa. It's a fairly simple design but I don't want it too big. Maybe an idea for others?

nuno  says:
6 months ago

my grandmom ( who raissed me up 3 years ) just passed away last night and i want 2 get a tattoo with her name and birth date and the date she died but i already have an tattoo like that on my arm 4 my other grandmom who died 3 years ago so i need something new but what :( cause i wanna so really bad but right now i cant think right

any suggestions my email nuno_pt@msn.com

Jaleesa  says:
6 months ago

I had a uncle to pass on June 16, 2008, I want to get a memorial tattoo, but i dont know where. he was a truck driver,and died in his truck. his truck number was 808. I defintaly want that involved in the tattoo. i need any suggestions on what it shud look like. so if you wud email me sum. simpsonleesa@yahoo.com

Tee Jay  says:
6 months ago

I lost my grandmother almost 3 yrs ago & I am still struggling to this day. I have been wanting to get a tatoo to show how much she meant to me. I was think'n about getting praying hands but everyone has that! Im still think'n though(LOL) If you guys have any ideas..shoot me an email. seasoned75@hotmail.com

Samantha  says:
5 months ago

my best friend just died in saturday, he was in a car accident and he died instantly. he was only 18 and he was supposed to graduate on tuesday. i miss him so much already, its just not fair. :(

shae  says:
5 months ago

my best friend died 3 mnths ago he was only 18 i want a in memory of cross on my leg any suggestions?

shae  says:
5 months ago

His name was ricky he died in a car accident on march 29,09 i miss him so much i jus dont know wat to get

michala furse  says:
5 months ago

my sis past away at 4:30am april 6th in d.c. she had a baby 3 weeks b4 this she died because the dr's left afetr birth in her im getting a tattoo jun27th my parents are so broken up there heart she was beautiful we are throwing a tattoo party R.I.P Ommeshanay Sherece Furse Quick

jojo  says:
5 months ago

recently lost my twin sister , am looking at getting an in memory tattoo am going to use same tattoo artist who actually tattooed my sister to give that extra meaning to it .

shelby  says:
5 months ago

i just lost my lil brother June 8 he was only 11 an died in a ATV crash with him bestfriend im lookin for in memory of him on my wrist.any help

T.  says:
5 months ago

ive been wanting a tattoo for my friends that died last november. she died in a car crash right outside my house on her way to pick me up. i was thinging an ice cream cone meltimg and having her name into the melting ice cream. ice cream is a memory of one of out craziest nights together. but im not sure if i should get it. im only 16. i also want one fo a friend that killed himself 3 weeks ago. i have absoutly no clue what to get for him yet

Linda  says:
5 months ago

My twin sister passed in aug 11/99 and i would like something to remeber her by if you have any ideas out there that would be the best because i would like to get it for the 10th anver this year so please anyone help me with this gift for my twin in her Memory...

ben  says:
4 months ago

im getting an angel holding a cross saying no more pain in memory of my mother who died when i was 18 im 35 now. She had leukemia i took care of her for 2 yrs.

ian  says:
4 months ago

i got a tattoo on my right bicep in memory of my brother, its a simple tattoo, because i didn't think about it as much as i should have. but its an iron cross with dates on the sides, and say in love memory on the top and on the bottom of lennon.

lennon is his name.

Tyanna  says:
4 months ago

A friend of mine was getting married this weekend, her fiance died on his way to the wedding. She wants to get a memorial tattoo but doesnt want to to say in remembrance, rip etc. I told her I would do some searching. Any ideas? My e-mail is thilliard2@cherrycreekschools.org I would really appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.

natalie valdez  says:
4 months ago

my fiance and father to be was shot and killed in a drive by 3 years ago. we were supposed to get married two months later and our daughter was born in october. when he died i was so numb, i was terrified of needles when he asked me to marry him n i said yes the next day he got my first and middle name tattooed on him i said i would do the same but was too scared dont get me wrong i had a bunch of piercings but a tattoo was scary. the day after i left the hospital i went to a tattoo shop with my best friend and got a in loving memory tattoo with a cross and ribbon going though it with his name, it was the first time i stopped crying and a constant reminder of him being with me always. last year i got tiare flowers attatched to it, a flower that has many meanings from purity to starting fresh. many people judge me for getting the tatt but im sso glad that i did its beautiful and tells a story of a part of my life. i recommend it for people who need closure or a symbol so youll never forget.

crazy insane  says:
4 months ago

Hi ummm im 16 years old and i lost my father last october and was looking

for a tattoo very similler to the guy wit the "In loving memory of mom" tatted

on his hole back but im not sure wat i want so i was wondering if you had any

ideas??

Paige  says:
4 months ago

I lost my friend in February who was only 18 and I have just lost my cousin last week who was only 21. Love you both so much. R.I.P

Samantha  says:
4 months ago

My brother passed away in 2006 when i was 15 years old.. my younger sister, mom, and dad all got tattoos in memory of himm.. i have a heart condition to where if it gets infected i can get really sick..but im willing to take a risk and get one of my brother.... i know what i want but im soo short and so little, i dont know where to put it..

R.I.P Biq brother i love you and miss you more each and every day

gabby underwood  says:
4 months ago

I'm 13 years old. My best friend Austin was born on June 12.He was 14 when he died. he was 14.. for one week. He died Junne 19 2009. the very next tuesday after his 14th birthday. He could make anyone in the world smile. He could tell when you were sad and knew how to cheer you up. I want to get a tattoo in his memorie. but i dont know what to get. He was 14, ran track, played soccer, loved the mudd, had the best smile,was very silly. please help me. i know i have a long time before i can get a tattoo. I really want one. please e mail me at gabby.2233@hotmail.com to let me know what you think. thanx soo much

i love you austin :) your always in my heart and i will never forget you.

living_the_high_life  says:
3 months ago

very sad stories.. made me come to tears

cynn  says:
3 months ago

one of my best friends passed away june 15th of this year after a long and horrible battle against cancer... i'm not sure what im going to get to remember him yet. his favorite band was the beatles, and his favorite song was blackbird, so i was thinking of getting a blackbird with r.i.p. then his name around it, and then a little ribbon on one side of it for cancer, and then his birth and death dates on the other side, and a little broken heart on the bottom with the words i love you under it

cynn  says:
3 months ago

oh yeah, and the blackbird would have a little red "M" for monster energy drinks, because that symbolizes the day we met..

or, i just had a thought. i could get everything i just said, but instead of one blackbird, i could get a cherry tree filled with them, because after he died, we planted two cherry trees for him.

Amber  says:
3 months ago

I Lost my godson Gavin July 20 2009 it was the most tragic thing that happend to me i would like to get something in memory of him he was only 6 months old any suggestions

Sairis  says:
3 months ago

My uncle who also was my godfather passed away when I was younger and now im 17. I want a custom or really good looking R.I.P. tat that not a lot of people have with a lot of space to add his dob and when he died, his whole name, maybe his signature if I can find that and some wings or a male angel.

Somebody please help me incorporate some ides and designs. This is really important to me and it would be mean a lot if you guys could send me some designs of what I am looking for so i can add all of the things I want into one entire tat.

sairishamy@ymail.com

Lindsay  says:
2 months ago

My grandpa passed away February 7th 2009.

I really want a tattoo in remembrance of him.

Though I have to wait till I'm 18.

Any ideas on what I should get?

No religious stuff please.

whisperingmyscreams@yahoo.com

Courtnae  says:
2 months ago

My best friend who i grew up with since birth pass away @ the age of 14 from AML blood leukemia she was diognosed on the sunday and died 3 days later. she had leukemia for 2 and a half years with no symptoms, she went to the doctors many times with tonsilitus and the doctor never did a blood test.. 1 test and she could still be alive today.

now i am 16 an want to get a rip tattoo on my shoulder any ideas?

Courtnae  says:
2 months ago

My best friend who i grew up with since birth pass away @ the age of 14 from AML blood leukemia she was diognosed on the sunday and died 3 days later. she had leukemia for 2 and a half years with no symptoms, she went to the doctors many times with tonsilitus and the doctor never did a blood test.. 1 test and she could still be alive today.

now i am 16 an want to get a rip tattoo on my shoulder any ideas?

Courtnae  says:
2 months ago

My best friend who i grew up with since birth pass away @ the age of 14 from AML blood leukemia she was diognosed on the sunday and died 3 days later. she had leukemia for 2 and a half years with no symptoms, she went to the doctors many times with tonsilitus and the doctor never did a blood test.. 1 test and she could still be alive today.

now i am 16 an want to get a rip tattoo on my shoulder any ideas?

Natasha  says:
2 months ago

Hey, Ive been looking for an in loving memory tattoo for some time now. My best friend that I have grew up with since I was little passed away a little over two months ago from unknown causes right now. I really want to get a tattoo in memory of him because he meant the world to me. He was only 19 years old when he passed away and it was so enexpected. I loved him like a brother and as my bestfriend. Im 18 year old female so im thinking about getting something small for him. Im unsure what to get but I want something meaninful and really nice. He really loved boxing so im thinking about getting something to do with that. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated so just email me! natasha-major@hotmail.com

Brandi  says:
2 months ago

My Daddy died may 24 of this year. He died from cancer that was related to when he served for our country. I watched him die. it ate him alive in a matter of two weeks. i want a in loving memory tat on my right arm for him any suggestions?

satin  says:
2 months ago

Hey. My mom recently passed away on the 4th of july and my last time talking to her was on the phone and i hung up on her. I'm goin to be 16 yrs old soon and me n my dad are goin to get our first tattoos together, i need some help trying to decide what i want to get in her memory. any suggestions would be great. :)

Chris  says:
2 months ago

My "Little Sister" died last tuesday, I want to get a tattoo in her honor and memory, idk what though, she helped me so much she was like my angel, so i was thinking somthing like "R.I.P Merbear My Angel" and angel wings" but idk

chula  says:
2 months ago

my grandpa died at age 89 last month ..i've been really hurt because he was like a father to me .im getting a tatoo in his loving memory...but not rip like everyone gets i want something special PLEASE mesage me im open to any ideas -thanx

chula  says:
2 months ago

my email is kari_s2011@yahoo.com

jennifer.   says:
2 months ago

my dad was murdered by 3 men, left half alive on a trail after the beat him and shot his legs and arms..

Caurie.  says:
6 weeks ago

My youngest brother was shot and killed about two weeks ago. It wasnt even meant for him. RIP Lil Bro- Tyree Whetstone.

Caurie.  says:
6 weeks ago

My youngest brother was shot and killed about two weeks ago. It wasnt even meant for him. RIP Lil Bro- Tyree Whetstone.

email me with ideas plz.

decaurie_whetstone@yahoo.com

al  says:
5 weeks ago

my little sister died in a car accident a couple weeks ago and my dad passed away a few years ago. im looking for ideas for a tattoo in memoriam but not sure what to get.

anybody have any ideas? something unique and original, to celebrate their lives

Shan  says:
5 weeks ago

Well my suggestions for the individuals who lost an infant or an unbor child is one I actually just thought of. If you have a recent sonogram picture you should get that portrait with the words " just one more day" under it. I think it would be a very special tattoo and it has alot of meaning behind it. In the mean time I myself am looking for a tattoo also. My mother passed away when I was 5 and I found her dead, the day never leaves me. I wanted to get something to remember her. I need help!!!!

Shan  says:
5 weeks ago

To al..... You should get a picture of a man holding a little girls's hand walking threw the gates in heaven. under the man's name you put your dad's DOB, DOD and under your sister's name you put her DOB, DOD. I think that would be a beautiful tatoo.

clay croffoot  says:
5 weeks ago

i lost my brother 2 and a half years ago as soon as i turn 18 i am getting a tattoo in memory on my brother i still wish i had him he was more then a brother he was my best friend R.I.P KAC 1981-2007 I LOVE U BROTHER

Natalie  says:
5 weeks ago

I Lost my Step Dad On May 19th 2008..I Lost My Angel Baby at 5 months Pregant on Aug 8 2008..... I Lost my Dad to Cancer on Oct 25th 2008. I Miss you all so Very Much!!! R.I.P. Any Ideas on Tat's for all 3 or My Angel Baby? I was thinking a Moon and 3 stars for them?

Dean  says:
5 weeks ago

my best friend of 41 years just passed away unexpectedly due to surgery.ive lost not only my very best friend,but also a brother.we met at age 5 i am now 46 he passed lassed week.he leaves behind a wife,2 daughters,1 son 1 month old.

i need help finding just the right tatoo. ccpuff1@yahoo.com

leslie  says:
4 weeks ago

my 2 baby cuz were killed by there dad about a month ago they were very close 2 my famliy so in momery of them i'm getin a tatoo 4 them

christine  says:
4 weeks ago

my best friends mom passed away in 06 and she was like a second mom to me and i want to get something on my lower back that really shows how much meant to me and how much she always will. any suggestions?

Roxanne  says:
4 weeks ago

One of my close friends died around 3 weeks ago at the age of 19...

We both loved musical theatre and languages, but I have no idea what to get in memory of him...

Personally, I don't want a DOB-DOD one, or a RIP one, or anything really religious as that isn't very 'us'. But I'd like a memorial tattoo nonetheless... If anyone has any ideas, could they post them please?

Thank you x

Charlene  says:
3 weeks ago

My best friend has been missing over a year, she has recently been found in the bottom of a wheely bin. It sickens me this world - why would someone do that?! Its pure evil, she was a wonderful girl and my best friend. I want a tatto as a memory, but im not sure what or where, any ideas?

seabron  says:
2 weeks ago

my mother passed in 08 and in about an hour im going to get a tattoo reading r.i.p mom

seabron  says:
2 weeks ago

my mother passed in 08 and in about an hour im going to get a tattoo reading r.i.p mom

Brittany  says:
2 weeks ago

The first love of my life and one of my closest friends got killed in June, he was only 21. I'm looking for ideas.

Catie  says:
8 days ago

One of my really good friends just died on thurs in a hiking accident. He was only 17, and im trying to come up with ideas to honor him.

Katrina  says:
3 days ago

I need some help, I lost my grandmother unexpectedly febuary of 2009. I really miss her and i want to get a tattoo to remember her forever. I dont know what to get, and this will be my first tattoo, so can anyone help?

Dill_Katrina@yahoo.com Email me if you have any ideas thank you

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