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Old 12-14-2010, 08:49 PM
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Default One last carving for my son

Carved in Catalpa stained with tears finished with spar varnished
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Old 12-14-2010, 09:31 PM
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Beautiful work, Jbarr. That had to be hard to do. My condolences.

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Old 12-14-2010, 09:34 PM
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Very nicely done, I'm sorry for your loss.
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Old 12-14-2010, 09:51 PM
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Oh boy .. what to say .. such a beautiful piece for a beautiful relationship .. sorrow is so hard to speak of .. condolences

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Old 12-14-2010, 10:18 PM
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Jbarr.

My heart broke when I read your original post. Today my heart aches again for you and your family.

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Old 12-14-2010, 10:30 PM
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My heart goes out to you! What a touching tribute!
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Old 12-15-2010, 12:02 AM
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The most beautiful carving I have ever seen.

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Old 12-15-2010, 05:26 AM
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Beautiful piece to honor your son with,so sorry for your loss.
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Old 12-15-2010, 07:54 AM
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With a a lump in my throat, and tears coming to my eyes, I am sorry for your loss. And it is a wonderful tribute, and a beautiful carving.

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Old 12-15-2010, 09:00 AM
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That's a nice gift to your son on his final journey.
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