On the eve of Independence Day, the New Hampshire Secretary of State's office is launching a new program to honor veterans.

Secretary of State David Scanlan unveiled a new commemorative pin for the Vote in Honor of a Veteran program on Wednesday.

His office has created 500 pins and will distribute them to Granite State residents who want to honor veterans by sharing their names and stories through a new online portal.

“We will have a page on our website where you can browse through and view them, and we will honor select pieces and post them on social media,” said Assistant Secretary of State Patty Lovejoy.

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The pin was designed by U.S. Navy veteran Jacob Aldridge, who studies at Great Bay Community College, who said he was immediately inspired by the image of the Old Man of the Mountain.

“The people here are very resilient,” he said. “I like the people in this state. It's a great state. And I think that's a very direct representation, even if it's fallen – it doesn't matter. When you think about it, it's there, it's still there, you know?”

Scanlan said voters should not limit themselves to honoring just one veteran.

“I would make as many comments as you like on the application,” he said. “You get a pin, but you can go home feeling good about having recognized more than one person.”