As most of you know, our Post is a big supporter of Mike and his efforts to provide portraits to any families of fallen service men and women who request one. To date, Mike has drawn over 3,500 portraits. At the annual Christmas party, Post Commander Fred Apgar surprised Mike with a check for $2,000 to continue to support his project. For once, Mike was at a loss of words, an unusual situation as his friends can attest too. A few days later, the VFW Foundation provided him with a check for $25,000, the second payment of a 3 year commitment by National. Mike has always had our support and it is nice to have National do the same. The war continues to consume American lives and Mike continues to draw portraits of young men and women who given their all for our country. Hopefully, that will come to an end in the near future. In the meanwhile, Mike is providing a way for families to say good bye to their loved ones.
