Veteran's mural

[Friends call me Pac]

I say this in my hometown today. I stopped and talked with the artist and told him this really got to me. I could see myself in some of the silhouettes and could see friends in others. I told him this brought back more good memories but it also brought back some bad ones too. However, the good far outweighed the bad and both sides have to be remembered.

The man painting this is named Thomas Fernandez. He has never served in the military but felt he needed someway to honor those that have served. This is how he felt he could express his thanks. I found it very touching and have to admit I got a bit misty eyed. The good the bad, two sides of a coin but they belong together. Can't have one without the other. Hope you enjoy. You might also see yourself or someone else in one or more of the silhouettes.

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[MtGun44]

I like it. Simple, elegant and moving.

Bill

[Friends call me Pac]

Thomas has more to add. It is not finished yet. This heat forces him to call it a day fairly early.

[leeggen]

Keep us up to date as he adds to it. Really great to see.
CD

[MrWolf]

I like it. Simple, elegant and moving.

Bill

I agree. Please keep us posted on his progress.

[Bzcraig]

I like it. Simple, elegant and moving.

Bill

I couldn't say it better!


Keep us up to date as he adds to it. Really great to see.
CD

Yes, please do!

[Lonegun1894]

Thank you! Can't wait to see more of it.

[Bad Water Bill]

Girty WILL be visiting you if you do not keep us advised of his work.[smilie=s:

[Friends call me Pac]

Saw him out there working at 7 am today. Bad storms rolling in around lunchtime so I guess he figured he would do what he could do until then.

[Artful]

Very moving - Tell him we all thank him for his work

[shdwlkr]

Yes I can see me in some of those and yes it did bring back memories of military funerals I was part of.