One for my grandson

[heppnerguy]

I have a grandson that had the oportunity to meet a WWl Veteran who had come to his grade school on Veterans day and talked with his class about his experience serving in the army. My grandson's interest in WWl really was sparked and he started to study about it and has become really knowlegable about it and told me that man was 104 years old at the time he came to the school. I had been looking at this pattern for quite some time as I thought the picture told a story without words. I told my grandson about it and said I would make him a piece with a picture of a dressed soldlier in uniform for him if he was interested. He became instantly excited and so I got it to him last week. Here is the results of my effort.

[jerry walters]

Wow Dick, this is great.  Considering your grandson's interest in WWI I'm certain this will hold a special place in his heart for a long time, especially since his grandpa made it especially for him.

Jerry

[Dak0ta52]

Outstanding work as usual, Dick. I really like seeing your posts.

[rjweb]

Beautiful job, RJ

[heppnerguy]

On 9/9/2024 at 6:21 AM, jerry walters said:

Wow Dick, this is great.  Considering your grandson's interest in WWI I'm certain this will hold a special place in his heart for a long time, especially since his grandpa made it especially for him.

Jerry

thank you  Jerry for the nice comments. I have not heard anything from him yet but hope to soon. He is a very busy family man

Dick

heppnerguy

[Charlie E]

Excellent job and I love the pattern. I just finished watching Band Of Brothers again. It’s about WWII where my uncle was killed. Nothing but respect and gratitude for those men. 

[rafairchild2]

What an awesome job on that pattern.  NO words are needed to explain that one.  It speaks volumes on its own.

[heppnerguy]

On 9/10/2024 at 5:11 PM, rafairchild2 said:

What an awesome job on that pattern.  NO words are needed to explain that one.  It speaks volumes on its own.

That is how I saw it and just had a feeling it would be perfect for my grandson who is so into the history of WWl. Thank you so much for the nice comment

Dick

heppnerguy

[Blaughn]

It is a beautiful reminder of the visit and also a spectacular reinforcement honoring Veterans.  Beautifully done!

[heppnerguy]

On 9/12/2024 at 6:09 PM, Blaughn said:

It is a beautiful reminder of the visit and also a spectacular reinforcement honoring Veterans.  Beautifully done!

I found it to be a story without any needed words. It caught my attention immediately so I knew I was going to have to cut it.

Dick

heppnerguy

[sydknee]

Wonderful cutting. 
‘I’m always pleased to see these old soldiers honoured.   One has to remember that they were young men with the rest of their lives ahead of them when they served. No matter what country they fought for they were mostly a common man that was often conscripted to suffer the horrors of wars

 

[MarieC]

Excellent work...wow you are really cutting a lot these days.  Good for you.  I am currently making a dining room table for my daughter which is taking way too long...I can't wait to be done so I can get back to scrolling!

[wombatie]

Awesome cutting Dick, well done.

Marg

[heppnerguy]

On 9/10/2024 at 5:02 PM, Charlie E said:

Excellent job and I love the pattern. I just finished watching Band Of Brothers again. It’s about WWII where my uncle was killed. Nothing but respect and gratitude for those men. 

 For sure. I totally agree. We live about 6 miles from the Gila River Indian reservation where Ira Hays lived. He was one of the Marines that hoisted the flag on Iwo Jima  (sp). He was given the metal of Honor for his time there by the president. One remark he told the President was," I am not a hero, The ones that gave their lives there are the heroes. Unfortunately Ira was found dead by the side of the road on the reservation years later. He died from alcohol. So sad, I would have loved to have been able to meet him.

Dick

heppnerguy

[heppnerguy]

On 9/15/2024 at 4:50 PM, sydknee said:

Wonderful cutting. 
‘I’m always pleased to see these old soldiers honoured.   One has to remember that they were young men with the rest of their lives ahead of them when they served. No matter what country they fought for they were mostly a common man that was often conscripted to suffer the horrors of wars

 

You are so right. I served in the U.S.Army Airborne but when I was in for my 3 year hitch the world was pretty much at peace, (which id rather unusual in itself). I was in what was called a strack unit which meant if some emergency anywhere in the world, we were the first to go for the United States.

Dick

heppnerguy

[heppnerguy]

On 9/16/2024 at 8:56 AM, MarieC said:

Excellent work...wow you are really cutting a lot these days.  Good for you.  I am currently making a dining room table for my daughter which is taking way too long...I can't wait to be done so I can get back to scrolling!

you are quite the woodworker with knowledge that far surpasses mine. Love what you are skilled to do in your shop

Dick

heppnerguy