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U.S. Military Memorial Tribute Paintings Are Completed After 10 Years

Back in 2015 I shared with you the first three paintings of five commissioned by The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Association to embellish their Committal Hall. The large oil paintings by artist Charles Kapsner were created to honor of the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Air Force and took over ten years to complete. At the time I first introduced you to these, only The Army, The Navy and The Coast Guard paintings had been completed. Now, all five are finally finished. (more…)

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For Dog Tag Brewing, Every Day is Memorial Day

Gold Star Families

While some of us honor and celebrate the lives and legacies of military heroes who died in service to our nation during two holiday weekends a year (Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day), there are companies who support and honor them all year round. Dog Tag Brewing and their Legacy Lager is one of them. (more…)

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It’s Memorial Day. Why I Am I Not On One Of These?

While barbeques, beach bonfires and days at the park are lovely ways to spend Memorial Day*, I think that lounging by one of these superyacht swimming pools and spa pools would be preferable to a hedonist like myself. (more…)

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U.S. Military Memorial Tribute Paintings, Sketches and Studies by Charles Kapsner

Almost 8 years ago now, The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Association commissioned artist Charles Gilbert Kapsner to design and paint five large oil paintings to pay tribute to the men and women of the five branches of the United States Military: Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy. (more…)

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Military Inspired Art, Products and Design For Memorial Day Weekend.

For this Memorial Day Weekend, here’s a selection of various posts related to Military inspired art and design objects and home decor. Each post is an in-depth look at something inspired by those who served, their dedication and bravery. (more…)