Flag Display Case
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Absolutely beautiful! You can be very proud and the recipient grateful.A little while back, my son-in-laws grandfather passed. Just a real nice guy from all accounts. I had meet the fellow a few times and shared a couple of friendly conversations with him during the holidays and the like, but that was the extent of my getting to know him.
From the pictures that were on display at the wake, it was clear that he and his family took a great deal of pride in his military service in the Marine Corps. Some how or another, the subject of the burial flag came up. One of his daughters pulled me to the side and said she had heard that I do some wood working and would I be interested in doing a display case for the flag.
I told her I'd be happy to
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A tip of the hat to all of you and your kind comments regarding the display case. I'm especially flattered by those of you with a military background who have commented or sent emails.
I'll be honest and say that I had no idea just how important something like this is to those who have served. It certainly has opened my eyes. For that, I thank you once again..
Bill
just as a side note: We'll be getting the flag any day soon now and complete the case. Once completed. I'm going to let Luke (grandson) present the case to his two great aunts and great uncle as a family....
I'll be honest and say that I had no idea just how important something like this is to those who have served. It certainly has opened my eyes. For that, I thank you once again..
Bill
just as a side note: We'll be getting the flag any day soon now and complete the case. Once completed. I'm going to let Luke (grandson) present the case to his two great aunts and great uncle as a family....
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Nice job Bill. I'm sure his family will be proud to display that.
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Very nice Bill! I made one for my fathers flag and his patches, and some pics when he was in WWII. Also big fan of the B&D Drivers. Have one in shop and one in the house. Very handy!!
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Thank you Lee....This was one of those "Just kind of a nice thing to do" projects which added a completely different feel to it...
Yep.. the B&D driver is a keeper...I think I spent less than 20 bucks on the thing..
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To just kind of put a bow on this project. Luke (my grandson) presented the display case earlier this week and it was a huge success. The case was received with alot of tears and hugs and all of those things you would kinda hope for.
Luke proudly explained what all went into the build and what his did to help. Pointing out this that and the other thing as he went over the entire build Smiling proudly the entire time.
I do believe that we may have signed up another lifetime woodworker
Luke proudly explained what all went into the build and what his did to help. Pointing out this that and the other thing as he went over the entire build
Smiling proudly the entire time. I do believe that we may have signed up another lifetime woodworker
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Beautiful job, Bill! It's gorgeous!
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Thank you for the very kind words Barb
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