Legacy Trust Contest.

Well this is what Legacy Trust Set up ended up looking like. I think I did well. I am exhausted. I should know be Tues if I go farther.

Cpl. Paul James Miller

Cpl. Paul James Miller

From: Traverse City, Michigan
Age: 22
Unit: 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force
Died: July 19, 2010

Fatal incident occurred in Helmand province, Afghanistan
Died following an roadside bomb attack in Helmand province, Afghanistan, on July 19, 2010

Legacy prize dates are: May 19 and 20 at the Grand Rapids Civic Theater. I almost missed the dead line for entry which was today. A friend of mine told me to call and make sure the information was in. When I did I found out that it was not in and probable lost in the mail as the VSA had recently moved. Although I was in an investment class all day I did get to the new office and filled in the papers. I must be distracted as I did the same thing with the Mary Freebed show. I did win a Guild Purchase Award. It gave me enough money to get the frames for this project. Still working on a wing and a prayer.

Sgt Michael Keith Ingram Jr.

Sgt Michael Keith Ingram Jr.

From: Monroe, Michigan
Age: 23
Unit: Company C, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division
Died: April 17, 2010

Fatal incident occurred in Kandahar, Afghanistan
Died of wounds suffered when a roadside bomb detonated near his dismounted patrol in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Michael was known for his smile. His step-mom thought he would be a good model with a smile like this. I agree.

Spc Joseph Dennis Johnson

From: Flint, Michigan
Age: 24
Unit: 161st Engineer Support Company, 27th Engineer Battalion, 20th Engineer Brigade
Died: June 16, 2010

Spc Joseph Dennis Johnson

Fatal incident occurred in Kunduz, Afghanistan
One of two soldiers killed when insurgents attacked their unit with a roadside bomb at North Kunduz, Afghanistan, on June 16, 2010.

I am finding that I am drained and feeling pressure over these pictures. It is sinking in my soul. I think about theses men and their families and feel the loss of them in the universe. The young men who had children are especially on my mind.

There is now a whole in the universe and in the hearts of those that loved them.

senior airman James Arthur Hansen

From: Athens, Michigan Age: 25 Unit: 46th Operations Support Squadron, 46th Operations Group, 46th Test Wing Died: September 15, 2010 senior airman James Arthur Hansen

Fatal incident occurred in Balad, Iraq Died of wounds suffered during a controlled detonation at Joint Base Balad in Balad, Iraq, on September 15, 2010 I continue to work hard to finish the paintings for the Legacy Contest. There will be 17 in all when I am done. I put in the application for the Contest today. Art prize is now open to artist registration. Everything feels rushed and uncomfortable. I will try to just focus on what my original goal is and that is to honor these young men for the sacrifice they made for both you and me.

Spc Bradley David Rappuhn.

From: Lowell, Michigan Age: 23 Unit: 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team Died: January 13, 2010 Sgt. Lucas Tyler Beachnaw

Fatal incident occurred in Darya Ya, Afghanistan Died of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit using small arms fire in Darya Ya, Afghanistan, on January 13, 2010 This was the first MICHIGAN Soldier killed in Afghanistan in 2010. RIP

Art Prize 2011 Casualties, CPL Jacob Henry Turbett

Here is the second picture for Art Prize 2011. It is very difficult getting in touch with next of kin. I hope I can do it. The people who I have contacted are very enthusiastic about it. Feed back Welcome!

From: Canton, Michigan Age: 21 Unit: 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force Died: February 13, 2010 Cpl Jacob Henry Turbett

Fatal incident occurred in Marjah, Afghanistan Died while supporting combat operations in Marjah, Helmand province, Afghanistan, on February 13, 2010

Art Clash II

This picture will be my entry in the Art Clash II Contest in Wayland Michigan. It is a contest that is like Art Prize yet a lot smaller. It is put on by The coffee house in the middle of the town. I hope it is not mistaken for a picture. This happened last year I think and it really bothers me. I think some times I should paint like the traditional people but it is just not me. Any Suggestions?