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Old 10-04-2010, 04:45 PM
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Wow, just Wow
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Old 10-04-2010, 09:48 PM
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Great job, I do remember the Army set. The Navy looks just as incredible!
Nice job and a fitting tribute to some true American Heroes!
Thanks for posting them Joe!

Quite an inspiration,
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Old 10-04-2010, 10:10 PM
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Really NICE one!! After all the other "war" sets that have been done, this is one that I have never seen until now. Fantastic job.....well done!
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Joe .. you have won my vote .. I think this is one great chess set and personalized to boot .. excellent choice for your uncle

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Joe,
You deserve a big slap on the back for these. your uncle would have loved this. Great Job, great tribute. Thanks so much for sharing.

Safe Carving and God Bless,

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Old 10-05-2010, 12:07 AM
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Thanks everyone. This one was emotionally draining. I appreciate the input.

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Old 10-05-2010, 07:42 AM
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Alot of work there and it looks good!!

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Excellent job Joe, love your choices for characters!
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Great work, Love the "Petty" Girls for Queens!!!
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Old 10-06-2010, 08:53 PM
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