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Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home CommissionUnveiling Ceremony - February 6, 2009 |
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Photos are courtesy of Eric Francis Photography and Christy Hatter. |
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All six of the paintings waiting to be unveiled. |
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"You Are Not Forgotten" - U.S. Army - Vietnam War |
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"Answering the Call" - U. S. Marine Corps - Second Gulf War |
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"Thunder at Dawn" - U. S. Navy - World War II |
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"Storm Over the Desert" - U.S. Air Force - The First Gulf War, Desert Storm |
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"Standing Watch" - U.S. Coast Guard - Post 9/11 |
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"Precious Cargo" - U.S. Merchant Marines - Korean War |
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Even though I saw then day after day in my Studio, it was still a bit overwhelming to see them all displayed together like this. |
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The applause and the compliments were overwhelming. |
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The woman in uniform shaking my hand is the USAF Chief Master Sergeant from Offut Air Force Base, here in Bellevue, NE. What you can't see is that in her hand, she is giving me her Coin of Excellence. I was beyond words. |
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The Tall figure on the right side is the USAF General from Offut Air Force Base. He's the current Wing Commander. |
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All six paintings in the series. |
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Brian and I getting the paintings to they're final placement after the ceremony. |
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They're home now! If you ever in the area, stop into the home, they would love to show them to you. |
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