What is the color of mourning?

Black?
In the past the wearing of a black arm band, black clothing or a black veil to show grief, was the only way to let others know that we have experienced a death, and are in mourning. The absence of color is thought to be black, but black is actually all colors. Now ribbons show an array of colors and causes worn in memory of those that honor lives lost in many causes.

Red?
The color of support to those that have died and are battling the deadly virus - Aids. It was one of the first Ribbons to be displayed by many people in hopes of Aids/HIV awareness.
This ribbon also symbolizes the War Against Drugs. This war is fought in hopes that children need never face another AIDS plague.

Pink?
The color of remembrance for women that battle breast cancer. This is not limited to those that have lost that battle, but also the survivors.

Yellow?
Supporters of those that fought in Desert Storm, or were missing in action in other conflicts displayed yellow ribbons in hope of the soldiers safe return. The yellow ribbon has gained popularity for those that are POW's.

Green?
The color of earth, the color of peace, the color of growth.
We display this ribbon for our planet, for the animals and it's continued growth. We hope awareness of unnatural toxins will stop the earth from being altered or destroyed.

 

White?
Crimes against children, the pure the innocent. Manipulation that our children should never face. This ribbon supports all those children that have been used in pornography.
It is also the symbol of peace and anti-hate. Worn at weddings to show the innocence and beginning of new life.

Purple?
A color of the highest honor. To show the honor and respect for those wounded or missing in the military. Men and women that have become true hero's and given selflessly of their Heart. It now is the symbol for people against violence.

Blue?
The blue ribbon has been widely recognized as a national symbol of child abuse awareness. Bruises are black, then eventually blue; therefore, blue serves as a constant reminder to fight for our children. This symbol is also recognized for children against school violence. This is also a symbol of Free speech.

1. Red-- courage
2. White-- purity
3. Blue-- vigilance, justice
4. Stars-- unity; the States
5. Stripes-- the 13 colonies

Many nations have displayed the colors of red, white and blue which have stood for freedom. Many flags bear these colors. In America the earliest of flags that showed our hope and respect for those that fought for freedom were displayed in red, white and blue. Today this ribbon once again shows the world that we are proud of freedom and honor all those that have given their lives to protect and defend that freedom.