Comment from Cowpunchr
Love the subject and the feeling of a heart felt welcome home. I love this country and proud to be an American. I want to thank you for this work of art it tells me you support are troops and I've got a lot of respect for them and you Sir!

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2017

Thanks for the great review

Comment from Jack Moore
I really love the colors here and the meaning behind this photo and from one vet to another thank you for your service and you are probably right about who is running this country. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing. JackJr. ( Leave No One Behind)

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2017

Thank you too for your service as well bro and thanks for the great review

Comment from Kbanich
Mark - thank you for your well written moment to reflect on the emotion related to our military. My son served 6 years in the Air Force and I shed a tear as well as prayed every-night. Reading your notes brought yet another tear to my eye. The sacrifice is shared by the family for sure and the constant worry takes years off of ones life. Your right - I did not give a shit about politics, International Human Rights, our Flag, Our Policy - I just wanted my only son out of harms way. You have posted a wonderful illustration that speaks many words and stirs heartfelt emotion in just one visual. Thank You, Thank you for serving and have a wonderful July 4th Holiday.

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2017

Thanks for the great review

Comment from shoregrass
All who serve our country deserve this kind of respect and the vets especially. I lived in DC area the majority of my life and the majority of our neighbors and friends were serving or vets. Helped me appreciate what they do and who they are. Thanks for posting this one again.

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2017

Thanks for the great review

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mark,
I wish you all you wish yourself on your National Holiday on 4th July I hope & pray that America will prosper in the coming year.
Sadly your picture has NOT uploaded properly so I can't give it the review it deserves.
Susan

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2017

Itsnfi end now.. Thanks for the great review

reply by Susan F. M. T. on 01-Jul-2017

Mark,
It's a beautiful picture full of pride & emotion in which I'm sure at that very moment both of them are breathing & big sigh of relief which you picture so beautifully depicts. created with love & very skilful draftsmanship, beautiful choice & blending of your colours as you apply them in the creation of this art work.
Susan

Comment from El-mundo
Uh oh!! goddamn FAR has messed up and not uploaded the image again. It doesn't seem to like you very much with regards to this and I'm gutted as I was looking forward to this one!! have a firm word with admin or edit and repost is what I suggest, and I look forward to seeing the piece when they've got their act together!!!!

 Comment Written 28-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2017

Its fixed now if you wanna check it out. Thanks for the great review

Comment from Barb Hornegisaspca
I have not been on for a long time but this is one of my all time favorite ones that you have done. I have used it a couple of times and I just love every aspect of it

 Comment Written 09-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2016

I know barb and I do thank you for your support over the years...wink. thanks for the great review

Comment from rasmine
Mark,
Thank you for what you did in Vietnam. I hope you never had to deal with PTSD. I have a friend in chat who had a horrific time in Iraq. Hope he is okay.
I salute you!
Nome

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2016

the difference in nam if a soldier is wounded they are sent home for good. in the Iraq and afghan conflict the guys are patched up and sent back thanks to wonderful medicine today..i think they have it tougher today. the only we put up with back in the day is the insults from fellow American citizens. thanks for the great review

Comment from David Ruhl
I love how so many of your works touch on social issues and current events. This is very well done and I really like how, through their expressions, you were able to reveal their emotions so clearly.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2016

I'm not that good as a public speaker but I do know how to draw to the point..wink. thanks for the awesome review

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
A lovely presentation of love. I like the emotion you depict through their facial expression and gesture . Coloring is eye catching.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Nov-2016

thanks for the awesome review