Shortly after I wrote that blog about Far Guys missing dog tags. I entered into one last quick search..I have spent some time rummaging around in Far Guys trunk this winter. Jen said they would be found in his trunk and they were. I found them all safe and sound in a small plastic bag with a label nestled between two t shirts in the trunk.
Hallelujah! The search has ended. The project was completed. Far Guy hung it above his side of the computer desk.
He even made a list which we attached to the back. It tells what each medal is for. Neighbor Steve made the frame out of barn wood. It shows up very nicely on the log wall.
I think one of his next projects is his Military Scrapbook. I have collected patriotic paper for that project for years. It won’t take long to do. He will have to gather everything and then scan and make copies to put in the scrapbook. It may be a good rainy day project yet this spring.
At the moment nothing is missing…everything has a place and everything is in it’s place. If you really want to find something blog about it and it will turn up:)
Too many years have passed, that these medals of valor have been in hiding. I am so glad he is finally proudly displaying them. Thank him and give your vet a hug from me. Have a wonderful Sunday.
ReplyDeleteThats great that you have found them . Glad to see they are up and shining with pride as they should be ! Have a good day !
ReplyDeleteGood you have the meaning of all these items described, since otherwise it would be forgotten. Great job! And thanks to Far Guy for his service.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing to do and like DJan...thank you for serving.
ReplyDeleteWhat an impressive display of valor and love of country. Thank-you for your service, Mr. Far Guy.
ReplyDeleteSalutes the MSGT of the Air Force and thanks him for his service. His career looks interesting, it looks like it spans a lot cold winter nights on alert.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea, and yes, the frame is perfect! I especially like that Far Guy described each one on the back. I can almost imagine a young boy, way in the future, tracing the medals with his finger, and then reading what each stood for, as his mother or dad tells him about the heroic things his great, great, great.... grandfather did!
ReplyDeleteLove that barn wood frame! How nice to have these out and on display.
ReplyDeleteI guess I should blog about losing my memory... ;)
Had had one of those lost then found moments this week too! The project looks fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteThe display looks great - the barn wood frame is the perfect accent. Thank Far Guy for his service to our Country.
ReplyDeletethat is an impressive display. show it proudly!
ReplyDeleteA very nice job, it does look great hanging on the wall.
ReplyDeleteI find that if you write about something on your blog, it shows up, or it resolves itself...hmmmm. I need to win the lottery, lol.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Well at least you found them...I'm still looking for my truck key and candles.
ReplyDeleteGlad the search is over and the finished project turned out great. A real treasure!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful display. And thanks, Far Guy, for your service.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to suggest that my Dad do that. My husband was never in Viet Nam, so his few medals are only "good conduct," etc.
ReplyDeleteGreat display! Congratulations on finding the medals and thank you to Far Guy for his service. :o)
ReplyDeleteI was in NORAD for a year, at a BMEWS site.
Hope you all have a great week!
The display looks great, and good idea to explain everything on the back.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad this project is complete. Far Guy has a very good reason to be proud of this. Thank you, Far Guy, for serving without question. I honor you and all the people like you who still believe in standing for our country. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteNice display and what a relief to find them
ReplyDeleteIt is a great looking display. It is good that they are on display and he can be proud of his accomplishments with his family.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo!!! I told ya you'd find 'em in the last place ya looked! Heeehehehehe!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm thrilled ya located 'em. Doesn't somethin' like that drive ya nuts? It is a wonderful bunch of metals there!
God bless ya sweetie and enjoy your day!!! :o)
That's a beautiful display of all his medals. It is a great idea to list it all on the back....I got that from watching Antique Roadshow! LOL! They call it provenance I think, when you document a collection or provide the history behind something. But of course, I'm talking to an expert...you run a museum! LOL!
ReplyDeletePlease tell Far Guy that I appreciate all he did in the service and we're MIGHTY PROUD of our service people! My Mother and Father both served in World War II. Thank you, Far Guy!