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AnnaLift - Kenny
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AnnaLift - Kenny

This one was a hard one to create as I found myself crying much of the time. Looking at the photo, you can see an adobe structure in the reflection of his glasses. I think those are typical structures there, and I know the conditions are horrid in Afghanistan, but his fellow soldiers say never once did he complain - he was always upbeat and the one lifting other's spirits. I had wanted to create and post it on 911, but couldn't get it done such that I was happy with it. The inspiration of this weeks AnnaLift (by Rita006), did the trick.

Journaling reads: Although I never met Kenny, I felt like I knew him through all of Rachels stories about him. Now I dont go a day without thinking of his sacrifice. He was one of 6 from the 101st Airborne that died on December 12, 2010 by a roadside bomber in Afghanistan. He was only 21 years old. Rachel has taken his death hard, as it is so difficult for someone young to handle any death, let alone someone as young as Kenny. His family was everything to him. He was a fun loving, sweet and caring man who dreamt of going into law enforcement after the war. I am proud of this hometown hero - that he fought to keep us free. I feel he still looks over us - he is our hero - our angel. I think of him daily, as a reminder of how fragile and precious life is.
Rest In Peace Corporal Kenneth Necochea.

All Anna Aspnes:
ArtPlay Autumn Haze
ArtPlay Palette No. 4
FotoGlows No. 04
12x12 Edge Overlays No. 05
12x12 Stitched by Anna Borders White No. 1
Anna Sampler No. 2
Find My Way Overlays
Heart Edge No. 1
ArtPlay Solids Forget Me Not
Loopdaloop ArtStrokes No. 4
Loopdaloop Dotted No. 2
ScriptTease Learn Overlays No. 1

Font: Pea Sara Print
***Thanks for Looking***
I saw this on the GSO blog...thank you such much for creating and sharing it! It is so important our troops are never forgotten. And this is one way to keep their memory alive.
 
This is so incredibly stunning! The tribute! The layout! Everything! Congratulations on GSO! This is so well deserving!
 
what a wonderful page in tribute to a special person! beautifully done and your journaling is so heartfelt and lovely!
 
Joanie, I'm so glad I stopped by your gallery and saw this! I'm a Marriage and Family/Trauma Therapist (civilian) for the Army. I'm always touched when a hero is honored. What a handsome young man. This family, especially Rachel, will be in my prayers. Thank you for making this awesome tribute!
 
Definitely brought tears to my eyes...what a beautiful page to honor this young man!!
 

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