Since today is Memorial Day, we wanted to post a bit of a personal message. Thanks to all of the service men & women who have sacrificed so much for our country...but a very special thanks to my father, Tom, today. He is and has always been one of my best friends and I love and admire him so much for all he has done for our country.
My dad at 18 in Vietnam. After serving four years in the Navy in Vietnam, he volunteered on a peace mission and returned to Vietnam to rebuild housing & orphanages for children and monks who were left with nothing. He is an incredible human being and father...
...and an AMAZING {self taught} portrait artist
Thank you and I love you Dad!
{...and yes...that's me sporting the Julia-Roberts-'01-Oscars-do-meets-wedding-tiara look}
maria ... such a sweet post + great photos!
Posted by: suann | May 25, 2009 at 08:09 AM
Maria,
I loved this post. What a wonderful way to recognize your father. No wonder you are such a great lady, you obviously had a talented and loving influence.
Holly
Posted by: A Twitter User | May 25, 2009 at 09:46 AM
what a sweet post!
many thanks to your Dad and everyone else who's served!
(ps. not only is that (beach) portrait amazing but your pops is a hunk, huh? : )
Posted by: notsojenny | May 25, 2009 at 10:04 AM
maria, lovely rememberence. Perhaps next time we can connect. Happy Memorial Day. Cynthia, bella euphoria
Posted by: Cynthia LeCornu | May 25, 2009 at 10:42 AM
What a lovely tribute! His portraits are beautiful!
Posted by: monique | May 25, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Maria...what a lovely post and big hugs to your dad and to you...you're gonna make me cry...xoxoxo
Posted by: Janie | May 25, 2009 at 03:42 PM
What a beautiful post. As the wife of a former Marine, thank you for remembering.
Posted by: Kath | May 26, 2009 at 01:14 PM
What a great way to honor your dad Maria. Yes - thanks to him and all our service men and women. Hope to see you soon.
Posted by: Amy | May 26, 2009 at 09:41 PM