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by Gary F Richards
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In memory of my late father-in-law, Al Bassett, and his daughter, my wife Pat. This image shows Al’s picture at age 92 a few months before he died,... more
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In memory of my late father-in-law, Al Bassett, and his daughter, my wife Pat. This image shows Al’s picture at age 92 a few months before he died, as he received the Honor Pin for his service in the army in WWII. He was one of many who fought in the battle of Bunker Hill. His ashes were preserved in the glass memento which sits on a light and the light projects through it upward to his image.
Beyond that he was my “surrogate” father after my own father died in 1986 and meant a lot to me over the years. His ever present quiet spirit in the last years meant a lot, and was especially on my mind this Memorial Day. In the end he suffered with Parkinson's Disease and was on Hospice. My wife is a Hospice nurse and received this cup shown by her fathers memorial in honor to them both for their service.
The shells in this tribute represent how much going to the beach and the ocean here meant to him. He would go there with my mother-in-law, Esther, as often as possible,...
Gary is available for commission work. Contact him at RichardsGaryF@gmail.com. Gary was born in New Hampshire in 1949. His ability to draw things in detail since his childhood had teachers encouraging him to become an artist by trade, but the opportunity was not available in his current environment. Instead, he pursued computer science and programming career for 45 years. Once he retired, Gary pursued his passion of becoming an artist and was truly inspired by a passage in the Holy Bible that stated, *I have seen the God-given task with which the sons of man are to be occupied. He has made everything beautiful in its time.* Eccl. 3:10:-11. During his 20s he took The Famous Artists Course to enhance his natural talent. In the following...
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Hartmut Jager
🌼 - Gary You created a touching tribute to your beloved father-in-law ! -
Jeffrey Koss
Gary Great tribute for your Father -in law
Gary F Richards replied:
Jeffrey, thank you for your kindness and support!
Kay Brewer
That's beautiful, Gary. What a tribute to your father-in-law. He sounds like an incredible man. And to your wife. It takes a very special person to be a hospice nurse.
Gary F Richards replied:
Kay, thank you for your kindness and support!
Steve Gass
Wonderful tribute Gary, nice work!
Gary F Richards replied:
Steve, thank you for your kindness and support!
Michael Durst
What a wonderful memorial and backstory. So very touching, Gary!
Gary F Richards replied:
Michael, thank you for your kindness and support!
AnnaJo Vahle
A beautiful tribute to your late father-in-law and to your wife, Gary. It says a lot. Sorry for your loss. Beautifully created. f/l
Gary F Richards replied:
AnnaJo, thank you for your kindness and support!
Brian Tada
Gary, what a moving and wonderful tribute in honor of your father-in-law and to your wife for their respective service to humanity. May precious memories of Al continue to be for a blessing. F/L
Gary F Richards replied:
Brian, I am so touched by your comments, thank you for your kindness and support!
GJ Glorijean
Gary, This is a wonderful tribute & blue light of hope for your late father-in-law. Thank You for sharing in Faithfully Departed. Bless this pillar of faith stand beside your this All Souls/Saints weekend. LFC & Voted! GJ glorijean
Gary F Richards replied:
GJ, thank you for your kindness and support!
Cindy Treger
Gary, wonderful work of art - very nice tribute. f/l
Gary F Richards replied:
Cindy, thank you for your kindness and support!
Alan and Marcia Socolik
Awesome!
Gary F Richards replied:
Alan and Marcia, thank you for the kind words and support!
Gary F Richards
Prar, thank you for favoriting my artwork!
Andrew Wilson
A very touching image!
Gary F Richards replied:
Andrew, thank you for the complements and support!
Gary F Richards
Andrea, Thank you for favoriting my artwork!
VIVA Anderson
Gary, thank you for sharing these deserved beautiful Honors, and am so proud for you,the family.....congratulations and esteemed respect.....fv...VIVA
Gary F Richards replied:
Viva, Thank you for these blessed words and I am so glad you appreciate the significance of this honor!
Constance Lowery
beautiful tribute to your father-in-law. L/F
Gary F Richards replied:
Constance, Thank you for the kind words and support!
Shoal Hollingsworth
Fantastic piece with a very touching story.
Gary F Richards replied:
Shoal, I appreciate the complement!
Gary F Richards
Laurie, Thanks for the favorite!
Gary F Richards
Rebecca, Thanks for the favorite!
Laurie's Intuitive
Love your tribute work, Gary! My Dad is a Korean war survivor and I have been a nurse for a very long time so it resonates with me in a special way! Thanks for sharing this wonderful work!
Gary F Richards replied:
Laurie, I am glad this spoke to you as it did me and I appreciate the complements. I am going to add that the shells represent how much the beach and ocean here meant to him.
Jeff Iverson
Wonderful work! l/f
Gary F Richards replied:
Jeff, Thanks for your complements and support!
CAROLE SPANDAU
Gary, very beautiful and meaningful artwork.L
Gary F Richards replied:
Carole, Thank you for your complements and L support!