Charlie E Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) My father-in-law passed away a few weeks ago and I found an old brass plaque in his shed. He was a sailor on the USS James Monroe, a submarine, in the early 60's. It was very tarnished and on a not so pretty wooden board. Certainly not bragging on my frame here. I cut it like an inlay so the inner circle where the brass plaque goes would be slightly inset. When I was pushing it in place the outer circle broke at 3 o'clock. I'll probably remake it but wanted to show his plaque off anyway. I certainly don't have what it takes to be a submariner. Edited January 17, 2023 by Charlie E RabidAlien, Dave Monk, ChelCass and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 You did a great job cutting that out. Looks like it was always there. A great keepsake. Also, i'm sorry for your loss. Charlie E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted January 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 1 minute ago, rdatelle said: You did a great job cutting that out. Looks like it was always there. A great keepsake. Also, i'm sorry for your loss. Thank you. He was a good man. I spoke at his funeral and mostly talked to his grandkids and great grandkids reminding them how cool he was. I actually said bad-a**. He was in the Navy on a submarine. Got stranded at sea for a couple of days in the winter with a buddy when the used boat they had just bought together broke down. He was a mechanic who could fix anything. He was a great dirt track race car driver. Decided he wanted a lake on his land so he bought an old bull dozer and built one. Like I said, I'll probably remake the frame since I'm sure the plaque will be around for generations. RabidAlien 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 I agree, a great memorial. And a great keepsake. You did a fine job. I am very sure he would have loved and treasured it. Charlie E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 My sincere condolences Charlie. It’s good of you restoring your grandfather’s plaque. I’m sure he treasured it and he would be proud of what you’ve done. Great job restoring. Charlie E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 Great way to honor him. The 60's were turbulent times - especially for the U.S. Navy. Your attention to his memory is wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Bruce Charlie E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted January 18, 2023 Report Share Posted January 18, 2023 An excellent find in the shed Charlie. Condolences for your loss. Marg Charlie E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak0ta52 Posted January 18, 2023 Report Share Posted January 18, 2023 What a great way to honor your father-in-law! You did a fantastic job on the framing. Charlie E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted January 18, 2023 Report Share Posted January 18, 2023 great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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