What to get a new US Citizen

October 20, 2017, 04:04 PM

rscalzo

A good friend just became a US citizen. Pissed at him because he didn't tell us until after the ceremony. We did buy lunch next trip out on the bike.

Whatever you get them, I'd keep it classy. It's a great event in their lives.

October 20, 2017, 04:49 PM

mikeyspizza

American Eagle 2017 One Ounce Silver Proof Coin. $53.95.

I would not give a flag because that sort of implies an obligation to fly it.

October 20, 2017, 09:55 PM

AZSigs

I like the idea of a 2017 proof silver dollar.

October 21, 2017, 07:37 AM

Rightwire

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Originally posted by V-Tail:
A U.S. flag to fly at her house?

I did this once for a contract install crew supervisor. It was actually a more emotional experience than I expected.

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October 21, 2017, 07:47 AM

erj_pilot

How about a nice framed replica of the U.S. Constitution?

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October 21, 2017, 08:40 AM

220-9er

A flag flown at the capitol.

http://americanflagfoundation....wn-over-the-capitol/

October 21, 2017, 09:26 AM

RNshooter

Some books that helped shape our Constitution. Thomas Paine's "The Rights of Man" is a good start.

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October 21, 2017, 09:26 AM

Longbow_06

A pistol permit or CCW permit.

quote:
Originally posted by 1956F100guy:
Good afternoon gang. There is a young girl in our office from Moldova that just became a US Citizen this morning. She's a nice girl and I would like to get her a little something as a congratulations since our office doesn't plan to do anything at all which is sad. I'm looking for some suggestions for a small token/gift for her. I was thinking maybe a Silver Dollar from 2017 or maybe a proof set from the mint. Thanks in advance for the suggestions.

Aaron

October 21, 2017, 10:52 AM

zdog16

A trip to Arlington National Cemetary.

October 21, 2017, 11:18 AM

2012BOSS302

I like the Silver dollar for the date, and a flag she can proudly fly!

October 21, 2017, 01:50 PM

46and2

A pistol, a flag, and a copy of the Constitution, of course.

October 21, 2017, 03:41 PM

RAMIUS

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Originally posted by arfmel:
Should have bought Yaroslav a new pair of jeans, too, maybe.

But those are Yaroslav's favorite American rock and roll jeans.

October 21, 2017, 04:08 PM

2BobTanner

quote:
Originally posted by 1956F100guy:
Good afternoon gang. There is a young girl in our office from Moldova that just became a US Citizen this morning. She's a nice girl and I would like to get her a little something as a congratulations since our office doesn't plan to do anything at all which is sad. I'm looking for some suggestions for a small token/gift for her. I was thinking maybe a Silver Dollar from 2017 or maybe a proof set from the mint. Thanks in advance for the suggestions.

Aaron

Hopefully, someone was taking pictures of the Citizenship Ceremony. If you could get a photo of her being sworn in, have it framed with the 2017 Silver Dollar that’s been suggested, and a pin of crossed Moldova and USA flags.

From my own experience while working in DHS/ICE, I did witness these new citizenship ceremonies. Being native-born, we often lose our perspectives of just what it means to become an American citizen. She took the proper way to become an American, which in of itself, next to marriage and birth of a child, is the most momentous event in her young life.

Pass along congrats.

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October 21, 2017, 04:10 PM

jimmy123x

A colt 1911. Can't get anymore American and celebrate US citizenship than that.

October 21, 2017, 04:30 PM

RichardC

And hot dogs and apple pie.

October 21, 2017, 04:59 PM

Zecpull

You can always call Dave and get a nice Citizen Watch.

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