Inspiring Photo: WE Remember #1605373

WE Remember [Contest Finalists January 2006]

Uploaded: January 02, 2006 08:40:35

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As we begin this New Year, we are thankful for the blessings bestowed on us as a FREE AMERICA! We are enjoying freedom because of our dedicated troops in all parts of the world. Our husbands, brothers, sons and daughters are sacrificing their personal freedom to keep us safe!
We currently do not have a mandatory "draft", so those who are protecting us have VOLUNTEERED to join the Armed Forces!
Please join me in prayer and remembrance for the safety of these SPECIAL PEOPLE!

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Corinne M. Thompson January 02, 2006 0

Excellent image Pat...like how the flag resembles a heart. One of my favorite sayings is, "Without the Bbrave, there would be no Land for the Free". I readily join you! #367759

Kerby Pfrangle January 02, 2006 0

Pat wonderful design on the flag.

I join you too.

Great image. Kerby #2243177

Donald K. Cherry January 02, 2006 0

Very cool PS work, Pat! Lovely message as well! #2243280

Pat Gamwell January 02, 2006 0

THANK YOU for caring, Donald, Kerby & Corinne!. #2243298

Dr Silly January 02, 2006 0

Kool effects on this flag.Amen. :o)
#2243316

Mary Timman January 02, 2006 0

Great effects you used with this.
I especially love your tribute. #2243341

Bonnie C. Lackey January 02, 2006 0

Very dramatic, Pat. And my heart joins yours... #2243376

Roxanne M. Bubar January 02, 2006 0

Pat, what a fantastic image and tribute. I share in it with you. #2243415

Jenny Bosmans January 02, 2006 0

Terrific image and beautiful words to go with it, Pat!! I join you!!
Excellent!! #2243417

Karen Engelbreth January 02, 2006 0

WOW - fantastic image, Pat - great and very creative work! #2243465

Jeff Robinson January 02, 2006 0

Excellent Pat! Jeff #2243481

Joy Rector January 02, 2006 0

How gorgeous and perfect timing, my son left yesterday for his second tour in Iraq #2243535

Cindy Paquette January 02, 2006 0

BRAVO Pat! I just LOVE your image and your tribute! Excellent! #2243614

Debbie Fleri January 02, 2006 0

Dear Pat,,,

Thank you so much for this beautiful image...My daughter is on her first tour over there...With out the prayers of my family,,,friends and people like you I don't even know,,,we would not be able to make it through this time...Thank you for your prayers and you beautiful tribute...Debbie : )

Mom of 2 Lt. Kendra Keiser...: ) #2243836

Linda D. Lester January 02, 2006 0

Thank you for such a wonderful tribute to all our men...my heart goes out to them. My son has been there and is back safe so hope others will be too.
Awesome shot! #2243842

Michelle R. Kovach January 02, 2006 0

Truly Fantastic Pat! An amazing image with wonderful effects both visually & on the heart. I'm thankful for 2 of my friends who are over there serving & for the rest of the men & women who so favorably serve & protect their country! #2243945

Rakesh Syal January 02, 2006 0

Teriffic image and true dedication, Pat!!! #2243959

Ronald F. Fischer January 02, 2006 0

AMEN, Pat! #2244025

Boris Kirpichnikov January 02, 2006 0

Wonderful design and dedication,Pat! #2244081

Ken Smith January 02, 2006 0

Pat, well done and great words. I'm retired Air Force and it's great having public support for our military. #2244215

Kara L. Hendricks January 02, 2006 0

So very well done Pat... I keep them in my thoughts and prayers ALL the time.. A truly wonderful image and dedication to our MOST BRAVE.. Where would America... and freedom be without them... Thanks for the reminder.. #2244292

Kaye Burazin January 02, 2006 0

Pat, well said and very well presented my friend! #2244331

January 02, 2006 0

Pat, this is such a lovely and touching tribute to our wonderful, courageous troops. #2244492

Shelly A. Van Camp January 02, 2006 0

Pat...Beautiful. I love this. Great effects and colors. My husband has served for 18 years now. He has been deployed many times and its never easy...My prayers are with them all...Well done. #2244594

Gail Vitikacs January 02, 2006 0

Pat, this is so heartwarming...makes me proud to live in the USA....this would be incredible enlarged...thank you for sharing this...makes me so proud!! My prayers are with you and your family. (My son-in-law just got his orders to go.). #2244727

Kate Jackson January 02, 2006 0

Pat I love what you have done to this flag with the heart shape! And I feel for all your troops and ours. #2245129

Emile Abbott January 02, 2006 0

Pat this is one of the most incredible images a nd dedications I have seen in a long time. As a vet (US Navy) it sturred my heart. No truer words were spoken with such a magnificant image. My prayers for service men and women all over the world. #2245142

Terry L. Ellis January 02, 2006 0

Awesome design and image, Pat! You are a true and kind person...we stand beside you in support of our troops! God Bless them all for keeping us free and safe! #2245208

Goshka G. January 02, 2006 0

What a terrific tribute, Pat!! #2245230

Pat Gamwell January 02, 2006 0

THANKS TO EVERYONE for caring & sharing! #2245376

Claudia Kuhn January 02, 2006 0

Terrific Pat, great effects and nice tribute to our forces! #2245667

Kristi A. Howson January 02, 2006 0

Beautiful work..very well presented Pat! #2245737

Pat Gamwell January 02, 2006 0

THANK YOU Kristi & Claudia! Your comments are sooooo appreciated! #2245907

Daniel Diaz January 03, 2006 0

I am Candadian but I'm still very proud of my American brothers and what they do for us and the rest of the nation. BEAUTIFUL tribute Pat!!!! #2246031

Deborah Sandidge January 03, 2006 0

Beautiful work and powerful image, Pat! #2246359

Anita Ott January 03, 2006 0

This is just outstanding. So beautifully composed. Hope all stopped for just a moment and said a prayer for those who put themselves in harms way every day for our freedom.

May GOD continue to BLESS AMERICA! #2246502

Daniel Hartline January 03, 2006 0

The message you include with this pic is shared.....I don't know why so many of us must endure war. Your work is beautiful. Did you use the liquify tool to manipulate the flag? Thanks. #2246655

Jill Odice January 03, 2006 0

Wonderful piece all the way around Pat! Very creative :-) #2246743

Dan McConoughey January 04, 2006 0

Thank you Pat for this tribute to our young men and women serving our country. I have a friend who has an Army daughter in Iraq and my son is a Marine in Iraq. I have a shot in my gallery of my son on the bus when he was returning to his unit after leave and then to Iraq. I pray for all our people over there all the time and I'm sure others do to. It's what will keep them safe spiritually, mentally and physically. Thanks again for your wonderful image to remind us all what it's all about. I think so many have forgotten 9/11 and need to be reminded. #2249270

Alisha L. Ekstrom January 04, 2006 0

Very BEAUTIFUL image Pat. Fantastic creation!!! #2249537

Marilyn K. Lincecum January 04, 2006 0

Terrific image and dedication, Pat !!! #2249644

Darryl Wilkinson January 04, 2006 0

What an unexpected glory to be found in your gallery, Pat, I can't believe I missed this one... Just an awesome image and dedication my friend... Beautiful work!!! #2250264

Pat Gamwell January 04, 2006 0

THANK YOU Darryl, Marily, Alisha, Dan, Jill, Dan, Anita, Deborah & Daniel. I am truly greatful for your responses! #2250306

Kate Baumgartner January 04, 2006 0

This one comes from your heart. You have found a way to touch us all. Thank you for displaying your original work and kind words. #2251225

Stephen Zacker January 05, 2006 0

I really like this. A Special image and a Special dedication #2252856

Nadia Paul January 05, 2006 0

What a wonderful image Pat... you have used the effects deftly to convey the message... well done! #2253161

Dorann Weber January 05, 2006 0

What a beautiful tribute and photo Pat..
I love the effects... #2253212

Jim Kinnunen January 07, 2006 0

Amen, Pat...very well done image and tribure!!!! #2260820

Sylvia Rossler January 07, 2006 0

Wonderful tribute and capture Pat ! I think this one will be seen again ..just love the result !!! #2261100

Pat Gamwell January 07, 2006 0

THANK YOU Sylvia, Jim, Dorann, Nadia, Stephen & Kate! Bless you all. #2262110

Tamera S. Phillips January 15, 2006 0

Wow - what a wonderful tribute. I love the flag and the way it looks like a heart. Very nicely done Pat. #2289644

Pat Gamwell January 15, 2006 0

THANK YOU EVERYONE...your response has been overwhelming! #2289844

Darryl Wilkinson February 21, 2006 0

Way to go, Pat!!!!! Congratulations on this most decorative creation making finalist, my friend!!! BRAVO!!!!!!! #2443663

Su Sana E. P February 21, 2006 0

Congratulations on this beautiful and well deserving Finalist, Pat!! #2443978

Debbie Hartley February 21, 2006 0

Congratulations on your finalist Pat! #2444069

Renee Doyle February 21, 2006 0

Many congratulations on this very well deserved finalist Pat!!!!! #2444101

Gail Vitikacs February 21, 2006 0

This is well deserved Pat!!! CONGRATULATIONS! #2444197

Michelle R. Kovach February 21, 2006 0

Congrats Pat! Wonderfully done! #2444262

Kaye Burazin February 21, 2006 0

Wonderful Pat, congtats! #2444307

Sylvia Rossler February 21, 2006 0

Yihaaa I love beeing right with my predictions :O) Big Big Congrats Pat :O) #2444336

Laura Clay-Ballard February 21, 2006 0

this is totally awesome! congrats!!!!!!!!!! #2444905

Barbara Helgason February 21, 2006 0

Congratulations Pat, on this beautiful finalist, good luck in the next round! #2445066

Pamela Shane February 21, 2006 0

Congratulations Pat on this outstanding
finalist!! :) #2445473

Emile Abbott February 21, 2006 0

Congratulation Pat on finalist on this great image. #2445516

Dr Silly February 21, 2006 0

Congrayulations Pat. :o)
#2445653

Life Expressions February 21, 2006 0

Congratulations on your awesome finalist Pat!!! #2445681

Jesus M. Salazar February 21, 2006 0

Congratulations for this finalist, Pat!!!!! #2446518

Claudia Kuhn February 21, 2006 0

Congrats, Pat, on your wonderfully creative finalist! #2446611

Steven Gunnerson February 21, 2006 0

Congratulations Pat!!! #2446686

Stan Lubach February 21, 2006 0

Congrats, Pat! Beautiful shot. I can't believe I missed it the first time 'round. #2446707

Anita Ott February 21, 2006 0

Congratulations Pat on this much deserved Finalist... Good Luck on the next round! #2446805

Carla Metzler February 21, 2006 0

Congratulations my friend! Great image!! #2446936

Cathy M. Gromball February 21, 2006 0

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Pat!

Cathy :) #2446969

Jamil Saliba February 21, 2006 0

CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS BEAUTIFUL FINALIST AND BEST LUCK IN THE NEXT ROUND PAT #2447268

Mary Clarke February 21, 2006 0

Congratulations on this Finalist Pat. I obviously missed it first time round so I'm so glad to be able to see it now. It's a wonderful image and works so well with your dedication. Well done! #2447996

Roger Bernabo February 21, 2006 0

Congratulations Pat! #2448131

Judy S. Fung February 21, 2006 0

Congrats, Pat! #2448192

Ronald F. Fischer February 21, 2006 0

Congratulations on a wonderful finalist! #2448488

Pat Gamwell February 21, 2006 0

THANK YOU, my friends! Your friendship means a great deal to me! #2448513

Kathleen K. Parker February 21, 2006 0

Congratulations, Pat!!
kk #2448661

Sandra Freyler February 22, 2006 0

Congratulations, Pat! :) #2448922

Ken Smith February 22, 2006 0

Pat, congratulations!!! #2449288

Linda Proctor February 22, 2006 0

Wow Pat!! Missed this one Big congratulations!!! #2449377

Goshka G. February 22, 2006 0

Big congrats, Pat! #2449430

Corinne M. Thompson February 22, 2006 0

Great to see this again...Congrats :) #2449466

Pat Gamwell February 22, 2006 0

THANK YOU Corinne, Goshka, Linda, Ken, Sandra, & Kathleen! Your kind comments are inspiring! #2449622

Dan McConoughey February 22, 2006 0

Congratulations Pat on a well deserved finalist, I'll be commenting on it again when it hits the winners circle in a few days. #2449824

Barbara Helgason February 22, 2006 0

Congratulations Pat on this fantastic finalist! #2449849

Terry L. Ellis February 22, 2006 0

Awesome finalist, Pat! Huge congratulations! #2450154

Pat Gamwell February 22, 2006 0

THANK YOU Terry, Barbara and Dan! You guys are the greatest! #2450351

Jill Flynn February 22, 2006 0

WOW Pat ... this is great! Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round! #2450758

Stan Kwasniowski February 22, 2006 0

Pat, congratulations #2450817

Stan Kwasniowski February 22, 2006 0

Pat, congratulations #2450818

Cora Miller February 22, 2006 0

An especially touching tribute, Pat, that is heartfelt and very creatively executed. Certainly a very deserving winner! Congratulations! #2451302

Hendrik Storme February 22, 2006 0

Congrats Pat!Well done! #2451828

Chris Macer February 22, 2006 0

Awesome work, Pat!! Many congrats and best of luck! :) #2452508

She-She Killough February 22, 2006 0

WOW Pat what a GREAT tribute! I agree! This is an awesomely creative image also!! Congrats on it being chosen as a finalist!! :D #2452976

Vicki Hunt February 22, 2006 0

This is incredibly great! Congrats! #2453443

Stanley J. Contrades February 23, 2006 0

Bravo!! CONGRATULATIONS and much good luck to you in the next round, Pat!! Outstanding!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #2454908

Anita Taylor February 23, 2006 0

What an incredible image and tribute to those who serve, Pat. This is truly amazing, Congratulations! #2455189

Marilyn K. Lincecum February 23, 2006 0

Congratulations Pat, on an incredible image and an even more incredible tribute !!! Good luck on the next round. :-) #2455597

Daniel Diaz February 23, 2006 0

Big Congrats on this outstanding dedication Pat!!! #2455929

Rakesh Syal February 23, 2006 0

My heartiest congratulations, Pat!!! You deserved this great win!!! #2458737

Dan McConoughey February 26, 2006 0

Wow, I thought sure I'd see this one with a winner banner on it. Well it's still a winner in my book. At least it was a finalist and that is something to be happy about. #2468463

Jim Kinnunen February 26, 2006 0

Congratulations on this very well done finalist, Pat!!! #2468931

Boris Kirpichnikov February 26, 2006 0

congtulations on this great finalist,Pat! #2469405

Dorann Weber February 26, 2006 0

Conratulations on your finalist win Pat...Beautiful.... #2470458

Sherri Conley February 27, 2006 0

A superb image and a wonderful tribute, Pat. Congrats on your finalist! #2473323

Shelly A. Van Camp November 25, 2006 0

Lovely...I love this!! Congrats!! #3627706

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) November 26, 2006 0

Spectacular, meaningful(meistro art) image. #3631462

John V. Roscich January 14, 2007 0

BEAUTIFUL IMAGE AND GREAT WORDS
BELATED CONGRATS
JOHN #3818238

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 27, 2007 0

What a wonderful tribute and congratulations my friend!
This is so well done!

jo ann c. #4002907

Mary E. Heinz September 05, 2007 0

This is an awesome piece of work/ your gallery is just delightful to view..would love to learn how this came about. #4747991

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