Memorial Day

   As Memorial Day approaches, let us not forget the sacrifices our veterans made to preserve our freedoms.

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Airbrush Painted Vietnam Veterans Memorial

http://nyvietnamvets.org/

1961 Vet Classic - Owner John F. Svandrlik
I bought this 61 Corvette in 2005 as a project. When I bought this Vet, it was all apart in boxes. In the process I went from a mono radio to a stereo. I installed the new speakers in the kick panels. Now I needed to come up with something to put in the original hole in the dash. One day while looking at my other car, which has a POW/MIA plate on the front the idea came to me.
I took another plate and cut it to fit into the original speaker frame. I received many positive compliments from fellow vets. I then had "59 All Gave Some Some Gave All 75" painted on the rear panel above my VVA license plate. I felt I needed to do more, and it came to me at our chapters Memorial Day service at the local Vietnan Veterans Memorial.
I contacted a local airbrush artist, Mi Chelle Vara, from Wilton with my idea .She was very enthusiastic about it as you can see she did a fantastic job. I have brought the car to many shows since I completed her in 2008. There is still room on the lower panel inside the hood for a future addition.
I served a tour in Vietnam in1967 with the U.S. Navy, was assigned to the Inshore Undersea Warfare Group 1, on a patrol boat, as a crew member. It is an honor to share these images with my brothers in NY VVA.

John F. Svandrlik - President VVA Chapter 79

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Airbrushed

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Airbrushed: "Vietnam Veterans Memorial Airbrushed"

11/21/09-A Vietnam Veterans Memorial painted with airbrush supported by John & Grace.There are 2 to the series one in monotone gray the other is monotone color with subliminal flames, yet mellow. I have not had time to edit #2 yet, so check back.The photograph doesn’t do justice, as there is a loss in translation. It seems almost impossible to shoot good pictures of a reflective surface and keep the detail, quickly.The original painting has much detail and dimension and of course time in it.The 2nd to the series is currently at the studio so fee free to come by and check it out, in person.The second in the series will be looking for a public forum, to show off how much we Love our Veterans and the sorrow we share for the losses.My heart felt sympathy goes to all who have loss and who currently serve in wartime.Thanks! -m