Pfc. Shane Michael Reifert, Art Prize 2011

This is Pfc. Shane Michael Reifert. Shane was a young man who wanted to be a soldier all his life. Even as a child he was involved with civil war reenactments. He was a hero to his two young cousins. He modeled integrity, courage, and bravery long before the war.

Shane's sister and mother are also blogging their experience of losing a brother and a son. It is well written and well worth the Read. The address is http://myfallensoldier.blogspot.com.

The watercolor pencil painting can be seen during Art Prize 2011 at the Spectrum Health, Butterworth Campus in the Atrium. Art Prize is held in Grand Rapids, Michigan from Sept. 21 through Oct.9

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Shane died in Afghanistan on 11/6/2010 at the age of 23.

Spc. Joseph Thomas Prentler, Art Prize 2011

This is Spc. Joseph Thomas Prentler. He joined the Army to follow in his grandfathers footsteps. He was the type of person who loved to make people laugh. He was the type of guy who was concerned more about others than himself. He had completed the Calvary training and was very proud of this accomplishment. He died in Afghanistan on 10/4/2010 at the age of twenty. The watercolor pencil painting on canvas of him can be seen Sept. 21 through Oct. 9 at Art Prize 2011. The venue will be At Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in the Atrium. Hope to see you there.

Feel free to make any comments or give me any feedback so I know you are out there.

Spc. Joseph Dennis Johnson, Art Prize

This is Spc. Joseph Dennis Johnson. Joe was as fun loving mischievous type of a guy. He was never one to sit by the sidelines and watch. His mother gave me the picture on the right, stating it best portrayed Joe's spirit. I painted it for her and then painted a picture of just Joe for the Art Prize Competition. Joe's portrait can be see at the Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus Atrium. Joe is from Flint, Michigan. He was killed on 6/16/2010 at the age if 24. He had been in the military for four years prior to his death.