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In honor of
« on: August 23, 2012, 05:25:56 am »
A while back I sent out an ungent request for help on a pattern to honor a fallen officer. Needless to say I had to hand draw it myself. This plaque is far from perfect but it was received by the officers Mother with tears on both our parts. The story about Josh is that he had gone to talk to a man about messing with teenage girls, no arrest intended. Josh stepped out of his car and rounded the front of his car where he was shot down. He died about an hour later. Josh was 26 yrs old and all he wanted to be was a police officer. He served out community from age 18 till his death. Not only is his Mother suffering but his wife as well. I'd like to thank those that commented and showed their support, Toneman, Keefie, Tomsunnu and 2 more that my horrible memory fails to supply. I am posting the plaque for you to see. Thank you.... Sheila

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« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2012, 07:42:06 am »
You did a beautiful job, Sheila.  I am very sorry for the loss.  My son-in-law is a police officer and hearing this story pains me.  We all know it can happen that fast.  It is tragic.

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« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2012, 07:54:51 am »
It always saddens me to see the loss of yet another of our protectors.  You have designed and cut a great memorial Sheila.  Thanks for sharing it with us.


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« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2012, 08:38:39 am »
That looks fantastic Shiela, the family will treasure it forever. I m only sorry I can't make patterns, and was unable to help you in your time of need.
It's all a case of "Mind over Matter",  The Government don't Mind, and I don't Matter.

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« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2012, 08:44:48 am »
Looks fantastic Sheila, a real nice job.  :)
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« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2012, 08:57:46 am »
Awesome job, great memorial, thanks for sharing

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« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2012, 09:13:19 am »
Well done Sheila, well done.  May Josh's mom and family enjoy for many years, we continue to lament the untimely passing of some of our fellow officers up north as well.  Some of us still walk the thin blue line.
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« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2012, 11:26:40 am »
Sheila
it is beautifully done! Great tribute to the fallen officer.
God Bless .
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« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2012, 11:40:43 am »
Well done Sheila. I am not a pattern maker either and wished I could of helped. You did a wonderful job on the pattern and cutting. You should be proud!
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« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2012, 11:41:38 pm »
A wonderful tribute to a fallen hero from a special lady!
I don't know how you did it without leaving tear stains on the wood....

God Bless the fallen officer and you also!

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Re: In honor of
« Reply #10 on: August 24, 2012, 02:27:36 am »
great and respectable job done Sheila!!
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Re: In honor of
« Reply #11 on: August 24, 2012, 10:19:00 am »
First off, sorry for the loss, great job and thought went into this as well. Thanks for sharing.

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Re: In honor of
« Reply #12 on: August 24, 2012, 02:18:26 pm »
Great job on that. Looks real nice.

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« Reply #13 on: August 24, 2012, 05:12:30 pm »
Thank you all... Sheila

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Re: In honor of
« Reply #14 on: August 24, 2012, 07:34:29 pm »
you did a good job with it Sheila thanks for sharing


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