Memento Mori Vita Et Mors Necklace: Helps Pair Veterans With A Service Dog Or Shelter Dog

The Memento Mori Necklace calls the wearer to live with awareness of what is finite and therefore sacred. The skull at the center confronts the truth that time is borrowed and every choice carries weight. Inscribed above, Memento Mori  urges remembrance of mortality, while Vita et Mors  below binds life and death as inseparable forces. The weathered silver finish carries the marks of time itself, shaping a medallion worn by those who choose intention over comfort.

“You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think.”
-Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

Embrace Your Fate
The Tree of Life is overtaken by the talons of Death. A reminder that every living thing moves toward the same end. This does not inspire fear, but understanding. Amor Fati  calls for acceptance of fate in its entirety, both life and death, joy and suffering. Together, these symbols speak to the discipline of living fully in the presence of mortality, honoring each moment because it will not last. Acceptance strips away illusion, leaving only what is worth living for.

 

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More important than what this item can do for you is what it does for veterans. For some vets, survival is an everyday struggle, whether they are struggling with physical injuries or PTSD. Getting a service dog can literally save their life, offering them a loving bond, lifesaving hope and assistance. This item helps fund service and companion dogs for veterans in need.

Material:

• Stainless Steel Pendant with Antique Silver Finish 

Dimensions:

• Memento Mori Medallion: 1 1/4" W x 2 1/2" L
• Stainless Steel Chain: 24" Length with Lobster Clasp