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Published: 2008-10-17 03:37:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 839; Favourites: 6; Downloads: 87
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Cpl Jason KarellaKIA in Afghanistan about a week prior to the news stories around town dated 15OCT08. Cpl Karella was born in Fairbanks, graduated high school and joined the US Marine Corps from Anchorage Alaska.
Anchorage Daily News article: [link]
KTUU Chanel 2 News article:
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Fairbanks Daily News Miner article:
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"O thus be it ever when freemen shall stand,
Between their lov'd home, and the war's desolation,
Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the Heav'n rescued land,
Praise the Power that hath made and perserv'd us a nation!
Then conquer we must, when our cause is just,
And this be our motto- "In God is our Trust;"
And the star spangled Banner in triumph shall wave,
O'er Land of the Free, and Home of the Brave"
Francis Scott Keys, Fourth Verse of the Star Spangled Banner
Speed painting from reference, GIMP 2.6
EDIT: Featured in the Club Gallery [link]
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Comments: 10
Thank you! Kinda therapeutic as well as being for a good cause.
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i lost my cousin in iraq but his death is just a beginning of this sad story. he was going to be a father 2 weeks before his first child was due. i wonder what is like not having a father?
my family tradition is joining U.S. military he is the only one in my family that die in that fuck up war
Army Captain. Anthony Palermo jr.
Birth: June 27, 1980
K.I.A.:April 6, 2007 in Baghdad, Iraq
I believe he was the true embodiment of a warrior
here him
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Thanks for the fave and sharing your story!
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I was searching for pics of my brother. I came across your rendition. Thank you very much I loved him very much this picture is one that makes me smile.
Thank you
Neil Karella
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You are most welcome!
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Thank you for honouring Jason and his service to his country.
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You are welcome.
Its such an honor that I can use my talent to honor my fallen brothers and sisters in arms. I've started to do this for a couple others I've read about locally in my area.
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Hello sir, I was browsing through stories on Jason's on google and came across this amazing portrait. Did you do this. I'm Jason's Fiancee Beth, Im currently in Ancourage Alaska with his mother and wanted to thank you for posting such beautiful art.
godbless
Beth Karella
Beth_banned@yahoo.com
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Yes, I painted this from a photo on a news story.
I'm honored you appreciate this.
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