I am dedicating today's project to all those who serve and protect us. We live in such a tumultuous world where tragedy seems to be striking more and more often. Yet through all the adversity, there are so many brave individuals willing to put their lives at stake day in and day out in an effort to keep our cities safer, to allow us to keep the freedoms that we enjoy, and to find some comfort in knowing that when calamity happens, we know we can count on those individuals to be there to help. I am so grateful for all those who serve and protect us, and I pray you stay safe. A big shout out to all police officers, ER nurses and doctors, firefighters, EMT's, military service men, and all others who are there when we need them! And, let's not forget their amazing families who support them. . . they are just as brave!
Let's honor our heroes! The next time you see someone in service uniform (of any kind) be sure to thank them! You can also help out the families of the Las Vegas Police Officers who were fatally shot on Sunday by donating to funds set up by HLCV in their behalf, for more details visit the Help Las Vegas Cops web page. Let's also not forget the brave civilian Joseph Wilcox who lost his life by attempting to end the rampage. A memorial fund has been set up for Joseph at Wells Fargo. Those who wish to contribute to the Joseph R. Wilcox Memorial Fund can do so using account number 8485852688.
Let's head In The Cat Cave and see what Cathy's been up to. . .
Supplies used: Fabulous Four stamp set; Stazon Jet Black and Baked Brown Sugar ink pads; Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker; Cherry Cobbler Blendabilities; Kraft, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, and Silver Glimmer cardstock; Typset DSP; Linen Thread; Rhinestone Basic Jewels; Stars Framelits; needle and thread.
So very nice - would be great for July 4th also.
ReplyDeleteI love this post & your card so much! It is so easy for us to forget about all those amazing men & women that risk their lives for us everyday. My heart grieves for those LVPD families that lost their loved ones.
ReplyDeleteYou are too thoughtful - so nice. A similar tragedy happened on Friday here in Canada and 3 officers lost their lives to a man gunning them down. Today was the funeral and people in canada are wearing red to commemorate them. This is so fitting. You are awesome!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card and touching post...thank you for sharing that information! It is so sad to see those who work so hard to make life better for everyone, have their life ended so needlessly. Keeping all of the families in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this card ! And like Cathy said, here in Canada we have just had a similar tragedy. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration both creatively and personally !
ReplyDeleteFantastic! You are so amazing! This is the perfect tribute to those who serve. Lovely post!
ReplyDeleteawwww... this is so awesome!! And, I have been trying to come up with some "4th of July" projects and this would fit perfectly! It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWell, now that I am FINALLY getting through the hop..... I am starting it with tears. Becky this is absolutely AMAZING. If I could think straight that would have been a great type of project to do this week. I totally and completely love all you girls on the Artisan Team this year. Thanks for all of your love and support. You are so wonderful and caring. We lay the first officer to rest tomorrow and the second on Saturday. Then there is still so much more healing. It's the support of wonderful people like you that make it just a little easier... love you - HUGS ;)
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! The mix of glitter, stitching, linen thread and distressed paper is great!
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