Northwest artist Michael Reagan is offering free hand-drawn portraits to families that have lost loved ones in Operations Iraqi & Enduring Freedom. From his website:
What if all you had left of a loved one was photos and memories? For those that have a family member killed as a soldier in the War Against Terrorism, that is all they have left of them.Using the family’s favorite photo, professional custom hand-drawn portraits are available free of charge to the families of all servicemen and women who have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan in America’s War Against Terrorism from portrait artist Michael Reagan.
Michael Reagan is an internationally-recognized portrait artist who has assisted charities such as the Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center raise over $10 million through his drawn and donated autographed celebrity portraits. As a portrait artist for more than 30 years, Reagan has drawn approximately 10,000 portraits including over 1500 portraits of celebrities, professional athletes, U.S. presidents and other heads of state.As a Vietnam War combat veteran, Reagan understands and empathizes with the extreme challenges faced by servicemen and women, as well as the ultimate sacrifice their families make. It is his passion to share his portrait-drawing talents with the families of killed servicemen and women as a lasting memory of the soldier’s contribution, as a comfort to the family in their grief and as a service to the United States.
His portraits are truly amazing. Please pass this along to any families you know that might be interested in his offer. You can also read more about his work in this recent story from KOMO 4 News.
(via OSOT)
Comments For "Michael Reagan Portraits":
This is an emotional, soulful, inspired gift, Michael Reagan. Thank you. God bless your hands and your heart as you bless these precious families.
Posted by: PattyF | July 23, 2004 2:43 PM