Memorializing Our Fallen Heroes, and Comforting the Loved Ones They've Left Behind

http://heropaintings.com/aboutPC.html | 1 July, 2007 | joanie-f

[PGalt]

I would love to somehow corral all of the major media decision-makers...

No reason to joanie-f. They make their irrational decisions every day as to what is important. You, I, we know what is important. They are losing viewers. We are gaining viewers. The more of us that turn them off, the less relevant they become. Thanks for bringing us what is important. Thanks for your essays. Thanks for doing what you do. New media BUMP!

Thanks again to Kaziah Hancock.

[Czar]

Just made out the check for a donation which will go out in the morning mail. Honored to help.

[The Spirit Of Allegiance]

Magnificent way to show fitting tribute!

Bookmarked.

[joanie-f]

Just made out the check for a donation which will go out in the morning mail. Honored to help.

So glad to hear that, and thanks.

[jpsb]

Bump, very touching.

[Czar]

"...and thanks"

You're welcome.

Of course this means I will have to deprive the RNC, NRCC and NRSC of donations again this year...

[philled]

Thank you for posting this. I already give to several groups that support our troops. I gave all my frequent flier miles to Operation Hero a couple years ago but now most of the ones that I give to are directed to the troops, themselves, and not the families.

However, I am now reminded of the needs of their families. Unfortunately, the son of a family friend was killed by small arms fire in Baghdad on Friday. He was a remarkable man- a 29 year old Ivy League grad who decided that Spec Ops was his calling. My wife, only five years his senior, babysat him growing up and was just recalling his intelligence, ingenuity, determination, and independence.

These portraits are wonderful and would be a treasured gift to the families of our fallen warriors. I am very impressed with the labor of love these artists have undertaken and hope that many can find a way to support them. I am.

[joanie-f]

Of course this means I will have to deprive the RNC, NRCC and NRSC of donations again this year...

Ha!

Top Two Ways to Better Spend One's Money Than Contributing to the RNC:

1. Burn it
2. Throw it down a manhole

(I need eight more for a legitimate 'top ten'. Where's David Letterman when you need him?)

[joanie-f]

I am so sorry to hear about your friend's son. That is among the most difficult aspects of any war to accept -- the loss of the best among us. I hope you might be able to direct his family to Kaziah's website so that she can eventually do a portrait for them. It is very easy to request one.

And thank you for all that you are doing directly for our troops. God bless you!

~ joanie

[Czar]

I think the RNC and the rest of the mainline, go along to get along, silk sock, country club Big Tent GOP organizations have pretty much given up on me. Haven’t had a single call this year (but still some mail solicitations, though fewer in number).

[fullchroma]

Oh my gosh what an impressive, wonderful soul this woman is!

I just saw something about Kaziah and her soldier portraits on television and then looked for something about her here. Thanks for posting.

[eyedigress]

This is special.