Remembering Heroes Beyond the Name
Veteran memorial porcelain photos play a vital role in preserving the faces and stories of America’s heroes. At Porcelains Unlimited, we believe every veteran deserves to be remembered not just by a name etched in stone, but by the story behind it — the life they lived, the family they loved, and the legacy they left behind.
That’s why we’re so honored that Porcelains Unlimited and our sister company, Eternal Timekeeper, were recently featured in the November 2025 issue of MBNews, the official publication of the Monument Builders of North America (MBNA).
The feature article, “What We Owe the Names We Engrave,” written by Bill Beigel of WWII Research, highlights how collaboration and technology are changing the way communities remember fallen heroes — and how porcelain portraits and digital storytelling are bringing those memories to life
“The Names You Engrave Deserve the Complete Truth”
In the MBNews article, Bill Beigel wrote:
“The names you engrave deserve nothing less than the complete truth of who they were. Together, we can make sure they get it.”
This message captures the very heart of our mission at Porcelains Unlimited — to help ensure that every life remembered on a memorial wall is honored as a full story, not just a name.
Through our custom porcelain veteran photos and cameos, we bring these stories to life visually, allowing future generations to see the faces and feel the humanity behind every engraved name.
“Each name engraved on a memorial represents a full life — not just a soldier, but a son, daughter, friend, and neighbor,” said Tanner Lewis, of Porcelains Unlimited and Eternal Timekeeper. “Our mission is to help bring those stories to life through timeless art and technology.”
The Power of Porcelain: Preserving a Veteran’s Story
Every porcelain memorial photo we create is crafted to endure — built to last for generations through sun, snow, and time. These portraits become permanent, personal connections that bridge families and history, adding warmth and humanity to granite and bronze memorials.
As Beigel describes in the article:
“Interactive memorials don’t diminish the power of names carved in stone. They amplify it. The memorial wall becomes not an ending but a beginning — a doorway into deeper understanding.”
That belief aligns deeply with our purpose: to make remembrance a living experience, one that connects the past to the present.
Eternal Timekeeper: Where Memory Meets Innovation
Through our sister company, Eternal Timekeeper, we’re helping memorials evolve for the digital age.
Using secure, interactive systems, families and visitors can scan a porcelain plaque or memorial marker to access personal archives — photos, service records, letters, and stories — giving life and context to the name before them.
The result is a new kind of remembrance: a living legacy that grows richer over time as families contribute memories and communities preserve their local history in a lasting, accessible way.
In Partnership with WW2 Research, Inc
Our collaboration with Bill Beigel and
WW2 Research, Inc ensures historical accuracy and depth for each veteran’s story. His decades of experience uncovering forgotten records, unit histories, and personal correspondence have reunited families and helped communities complete their
memorials.
Together, we are bridging the gap between history and remembrance, pairing verified research with lasting artistry in porcelain and digital storytelling.
Continuing a Legacy of Honor
At Porcelains Unlimited, we view every memorial project as a sacred trust. Whether it’s crafting veteran memorial porcelain photos, custom cameos, or interactive Eternal Timekeeper tributes, our goal is the same — to preserve stories, honor service, and ensure that every hero is remembered completely.
We invite you to read the full MBNews feature, “What We Owe the Names We Engrave,” in the November 2025 issue of Monument Builders of North America Magazine, to learn more about how partnerships like ours are helping families and memorial builders create deeper, more meaningful connections through remembrance.
MBNews - November 2025
“What We Owe the Names We Engrave” by Bill Beigel of WW2 Research, Inc
