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commission forFelina asked for a post Fall of Reach pic of John remembering his fallen friends Fhajad, Sam, Kelly, and Linda at a memorial to those killed in the glassing of Reach. They appear as he remembers them from training, their memories always with him as he places a flag at their monument.
For further clarification: this was a commission and the above paragraph is what Felina wanted. The children are not ghosts, they are memories of his friends from when they were all in training - when they were "happy". I hope that better explains.
And if you click 'download' it's freakishly huge.
This has also become a tribute to all veterans, since I posted it in time for veterans day. So here's to all those who have given their lives to our safety at war and at home. To those of you serving now, we all pray for your safety and success, and thank you for your sacrifice on our behalf. To every soldier who has ever carried our flag into battle, the US thanks you and loves you for all you have done for us.
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Thanks everyone for all the great comments. Thanks no one for comments pointing out who is and is not alive without reading the description where I clarify I know who is alive and dead, I read the books and was paid to draw this picture. Thanks to constant frustration you innocent souls probably think me petty for being so angry about I've turned comments off. No one dare note me about how undead everyone is.
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Comments: 169
gearmaster154 In reply to ??? [2009-06-03 23:20:39 +0000 UTC]
well, in a ODST video, it shows Romeo's face but other than that, it doesn't show anyone elses. Hey, can I watch you and can we chat?
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jameson9101322 In reply to gearmaster154 [2009-06-03 23:22:33 +0000 UTC]
Sure go for it, I don't mind
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CasualtyOfWar [2009-05-25 02:30:56 +0000 UTC]
It's been a long time since I've last visited your gallery, and I'm liking what I'm seeing. I stumbled across this piece and I do like it; it gives him a more human touch than that cold, metal armor we are all used to seeing. Keep it up!
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Dethenger In reply to ??? [2009-05-21 03:41:48 +0000 UTC]
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This is the song, "Ghosts of Reach" from the Halo 2 OST.
Just stare at this picture and listen to this song. It's incredible.
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FelinaofL2 In reply to Dethenger [2009-06-24 20:00:57 +0000 UTC]
That's what inspired this picture, actually.
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bobdd0 In reply to jameson9101322 [2009-04-03 01:30:28 +0000 UTC]
and why is john so big?
and why are the 12?
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jameson9101322 In reply to bobdd0 [2009-04-03 04:02:33 +0000 UTC]
My best answer is to read the description. It was a paid commission and it should all be explained there.
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bobdd0 In reply to jameson9101322 [2009-04-03 05:52:40 +0000 UTC]
i read it. i am still confused.
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jameson9101322 In reply to bobdd0 [2009-04-03 14:53:43 +0000 UTC]
They are John's memories of his friends from back in training. Some have died some have not... but they are the symbol 'good ol' days' coming back to comfort him while he's paying his respects to those who fell at Reach
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bobdd0 In reply to jameson9101322 [2009-04-04 05:48:29 +0000 UTC]
thanks for clearing it uo!!
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maaka-ren [2009-03-09 18:49:25 +0000 UTC]
present, ARMS! fire! fire! fire! *saluts* For us, the storm has passed. The war is over. And let us never forget those who journeyed into the howling dark, and did not return. For their decision required courage beyond measure. Sacrifice, an unshakeable conviction that their fight... our fight... was elsewhere. As we start to rebuild, this hillside will remain barren, a memorial to heroes fallen. They enobled all of us, and they shall not be forgotten.
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Kevin-020 In reply to maaka-ren [2009-05-16 02:00:08 +0000 UTC]
Depressing Lord Hood quote, that's why.
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maaka-ren In reply to Kevin-020 [2009-05-29 04:57:34 +0000 UTC]
but lord hood is chuck norris o.o
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Trapper44 [2009-03-01 06:42:19 +0000 UTC]
I am a massive halo fan and that actualy made me tear up
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LtMadden In reply to ??? [2008-12-07 01:03:22 +0000 UTC]
I made a poem similar to this check it out,
[link]
Oh and not to sound nerdy but Fahjad is now an officer in the army he was just paralysed due to gentic effects
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FelinaofL2 In reply to LtMadden [2008-12-29 19:46:57 +0000 UTC]
I know. Fall of Reach is my favorite Halo book, even if it breaks my heart every time...
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biged153 [2008-11-28 07:59:57 +0000 UTC]
ummmm, 2 of those people arnt dead
still a REALLY cool pic!!!!
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jameson9101322 In reply to biged153 [2008-11-28 09:03:53 +0000 UTC]
I know. I said that in the description. It was a commission, someone paid me to draw it with exact instructions even down to the ages of the memories and whether or not kelly's hair was still blue
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biged153 In reply to jameson9101322 [2008-11-28 09:25:33 +0000 UTC]
oh im sorry! i didnt see that part.
i dont always read those things.
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Spartan-147 [2008-11-23 04:03:53 +0000 UTC]
Only 1 problem with this pic Kelly has naturally brown hair just she had it died blue as a kidd-teen years
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jameson9101322 In reply to Spartan-147 [2008-11-23 04:12:14 +0000 UTC]
The ghosts are the memories of when all of them were about 12
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Spartan-147 In reply to jameson9101322 [2008-11-26 03:49:51 +0000 UTC]
Ah ok still an awesome picture
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jkruse [2008-11-18 10:33:37 +0000 UTC]
I'd really like to see you draw the other surviving Spartans as they would be now (say, on Reach or on Onyx). You know, since they're all around 40 or so. I like this picture, I really do, but they all look so much younger than John.
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jameson9101322 In reply to jkruse [2008-11-18 16:55:32 +0000 UTC]
Felina asked for them as he remembered them from traning. As kids. I was aiming for eleven or twelve years old
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jkruse In reply to jameson9101322 [2008-11-18 19:37:19 +0000 UTC]
Ah, well that makes sense then.
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lXlDumbasslXl In reply to ??? [2008-11-16 18:00:43 +0000 UTC]
Technically speaking, we don't actually know What's happened to Kelly and Linda.
And I completely forgot she dyed her hair blue at one point. Wasn't it when she was taller than John?
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jameson9101322 In reply to lXlDumbasslXl [2008-11-17 00:14:00 +0000 UTC]
Yeah when they were really young
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lXlDumbasslXl In reply to jameson9101322 [2008-11-17 20:32:27 +0000 UTC]
I really must buy the first two books, Fall of Reach and First strike. Plus the others.
...I actually don't OWN any of them, but I've read FOH, FS, and GOO. Can remember some bits, such as Sam's death and the first time we see Johnson. (Who is still alive!)
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jameson9101322 In reply to lXlDumbasslXl [2008-11-17 20:35:19 +0000 UTC]
Have you read Combat Harvest? I haven't but I heard its really good, makes you miss the man even more.
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LtMadden In reply to jameson9101322 [2008-12-07 01:01:52 +0000 UTC]
its very good it also include Wallace Jenkins from Halo: the Flood, and Tartarus,Truth,Mercy, Regret
P.S. Halo the Flood is the second book I recommend reading it due to the fact that it also follows the covenant, ODST, and Jenkins as a flood.
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lXlDumbasslXl In reply to jameson9101322 [2008-11-18 18:52:46 +0000 UTC]
Not yet. I haven't managed to borrow it from anyone, neither had the chance to get down town. Will do this weekend and purchase it if they have it. Fancy a review when I'm done?
P.S. NIN! \M/
P.S.S HE AIN'T DEAD.
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jameson9101322 In reply to lXlDumbasslXl [2008-11-18 19:36:53 +0000 UTC]
lol Sure, just no spoilers because I haven't read it yet either
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lXlDumbasslXl In reply to jameson9101322 [2008-11-18 20:01:36 +0000 UTC]
Pfft. Not that sorta person.
...we-ll. Depends. Been touching any of my muffin stock?
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jameson9101322 In reply to lXlDumbasslXl [2008-11-18 20:12:34 +0000 UTC]
I am safely far away from your muffins
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lXlDumbasslXl In reply to jameson9101322 [2008-11-18 20:35:29 +0000 UTC]
Then no spoliers! Though you can read a bit of it on Bungie I believe. First chapter or something.
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jameson9101322 In reply to lXlDumbasslXl [2008-11-18 21:04:44 +0000 UTC]
neat, maybe I'll look into it
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FelinaofL2 In reply to lXlDumbasslXl [2008-11-16 19:51:47 +0000 UTC]
Yep, when they first met at boot, she was.
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lXlDumbasslXl In reply to FelinaofL2 [2008-11-16 21:03:42 +0000 UTC]
It's been A while since I read Fall of reach.
Since, I didn't have the book and read it through...other means.
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DJH4311 [2008-11-14 12:10:30 +0000 UTC]
*knows the canon but read the description and other comments first*
instant mate, I often picture something similar in my mind, with diff. characters etc.
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FenceWalker In reply to ??? [2008-11-13 22:24:42 +0000 UTC]
That stone is pretty spiffy looking.
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0ArmoredSoul0 [2008-11-12 02:04:46 +0000 UTC]
Awww, John...
*hugs*
It's alright to cry, if you need to.
They were your family, are your family.
Loosing family hurts the most.
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JediMasterEowyn [2008-11-12 01:21:09 +0000 UTC]
Ooh, poor Chief. He looks so sad. I just want to give him a big hug. If only Cortana was solid...
Wasn't Kelly's hair brown? I don't remember any blue hair...
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jameson9101322 In reply to JediMasterEowyn [2008-11-12 01:25:00 +0000 UTC]
It started off blue but is naturally brown. As she got older it grew out, but it started off blue.
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JediMasterEowyn In reply to jameson9101322 [2008-11-12 01:34:37 +0000 UTC]
Oh, okay. Yeah, thinking about it now I seem to remember something being up with her hair color on reach... Kind of weird for a six year old to have dyed hair though...Lol.
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