Popular Post Waxing Moon Posted January 28, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 My better half's Twin sons will be completing their service in the US Marine Corps on 2/5..... a highlight of their career was earning the Presidential Service Badge. The bulk of their service was in that capacity. So, I thought it appropriate to gift them with a box that reflected their time in the Corps..... and, as the title says, a true test of patience. I am not one that can even draw a stick figure let alone anything more elaborate than that.... the painting and gold leafing was the biggest challenge for me on these..... Thanks for looking. steamshovel, p_toad, Grandpadave52 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Congratulations to those two fine young men. And, those boxes ain't half bad, neither. They will surely cherish them. p_toad, Waxing Moon, HARO50 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred W. Hargis Jr Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Wow, a nice tribute to 2 fine young men. lew, p_toad, HARO50 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Kudos to you and your family. We are thankful for their service. Those boxes are true works of art. p_toad and HARO50 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Thanks to them both for their service. I'm certain they will cherish the gifts. p_toad and HARO50 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Wilson Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Super great work on the boxes - as has been said, they will cherish them forever HARO50 and p_toad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_toad Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Thank them for their service and thank you for sharing your tribute to them. Like the corner touch. HARO50 and Grandpadave52 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) You passed the test beyond all measures Ed..Beautiful and fitting tributes to two well deserving young men. Thanks to them for their service to our nation. Edited January 29, 2018 by Grandpadave52 HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al B Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 We thank them for their service, Ed. I'm sure the boxes will be treasured. As usual, the boxes are magnificent. HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 WOW!!!!!!!! Those are absolutely beautiful! @Waxing Moon, what an honor, for all involved. Your true test of patience certainly paid off. If I may ask, what capacity for the President were they serving? Guard, intel, forward obs? Just curious. It's a great picture too, that one goes in the family history tree for generations, my goodness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waxing Moon Posted January 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Thank you! I gotta tell ya, though.... I could do the rest of my time and never paint another star and I'd be OK with that.... As for the twins capacity.... Well, we never really knew. Their security clearance dictated that they couldn't discuss and we just left it at that. Maybe one day they will be able to share stories. p_toad, HARO50 and Grandpadave52 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeb41 Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 Great job, and a fine tribute to those outstanding young men! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Franco Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 Great work!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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