Tattoos often represent an event or situation that's highly personal and the following are particularly touching.
People often get inked in honor of something important in their lives. From commemorating a special occasion or a place filled with memories, tattoos are personal mementos that we carry on us for life.
Here are 19 photos of tattoos and the stories behind them.
1. A married couple tell the tale of how they met

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2. Matching tattoos to mark their love for each other

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3. Mom and daughter with their favorite Winnie the Pooh characters

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4. Taken from a photo of them when they were young

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5. When a grandma and grandson get matching tattoos in honor of the Grammy the latter won

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6. Father and son along with their favorite players

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7. His granddad used to donate his blood. When his granddad died, he decided to follow suit and this tattoo is gradually filled in every time he donates blood.

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8. In memory of his mom who died from cancer

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9. Each flower represents a member of their family

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10. His son's drawing transformed into ink

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11. She did this to show how much she loves her step-dad!

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12. A note left by his dad before he died

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13. Gamers unite!

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14. A precious memory of his dad

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15. In honor of her wife who passed away at a young age

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16. To honor his dad's first published book!

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17. Their grandparent's home!

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18. Using the same handwriting style as his granddad

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19. To remember their best friend

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