Happy Memorial Day everyone! I made this card for a WW2 Veteran. This is my story:
1. This card is for Albert. Albert is the Father in Law of scrappigramma2 (Grace). Here's some information about Albert's life...
2. Albert fought in World War II. He was wounded and lost his arm at Normandy. He was awarded the Purple Heart for saving many lives as well as many other awards. He will be 94 in August.
3. He won't receive this card on Memorial Day but it was made on Memorial Day to thank him for his bravery many years ago.
Date: Monday, May 26, 2008 GMT Views: 594
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Registered: April 22, 2006 Location: SCS in NC Posts: 20914
Mon, May 26, 2008 @ 6:41 AM
WOW this is fantastic. I am sure Grace will really appreciate it. The detail is amazing. I am so glad I was gazing in the gallery to see this beauty. Nice job.
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Registered: June 21, 2006 Location: Still getting giddy over paper and ink in Colorful Colorado! Posts: 14180
Mon, May 26, 2008 @ 8:02 AM
I like how this resembles a flag, and the patriotic theme...I too am so thankful for Albert and those like him. Bless you for making this Cindy, I imagine it will mean a lot to him!
Registered: August 7, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 28113
Mon, May 26, 2008 @ 8:46 AM
Oh Cindy, this is just incredible!!! My DFIL will definitely be moved to tears when he gets this! I love the corrugated backdrop... it gives such texture! I love that there are so many thank you's on this flag! Most of all I love the purple heart! There is so much meaning behind all this! I so appreciate your sending this to him, and you can be sure tears will be falling down his cheeks as he realizes just how much we all care and appreciate all he sacrificed! Happy Memorial Day to all... and a special thank you to all our service men and women, veterans, and the families of those who have fallen! We know your sacrifice... we care.... we thank you... we love you! And a special thank you personally for this card ! It means so much!
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Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 8029
Mon, May 26, 2008 @ 9:12 AM
What a wonderful card for such a worthy individual as are so many of our veterans and current people serving our country.
You did a fabulous job on this!
Registered: July 17, 2005 Location: Staying inky in eastern Connecticut Posts: 79205
Mon, May 26, 2008 @ 9:38 AM
what a wonderful remembrance for such dedicated and personal service............and it touches my heart as my father also lost an arm in the D-day invasion.......he's on my mind today and in my heart always......