tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36359202.post2197451619956651711..comments2023-12-06T22:21:06.211-05:00Comments on Artistic Release: "Alla Prima" Paintings by Bernie Rosage Jr.: Bernie's Ramblings: "A Tribute to Gold Star Moms"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36359202.post-34412886993666056342008-08-16T12:28:00.000-05:002008-08-16T12:28:00.000-05:00JennyLynne, Larry, Alicia, Cathy, and Doris... Tha...JennyLynne, Larry, Alicia, Cathy, and Doris... Thank you so much for your thoughts about the painting and the importance or people. Bless each of you...<BR/>BernieBernie Rosage Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17629734802282984340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36359202.post-20992388188003272992008-08-16T12:23:00.000-05:002008-08-16T12:23:00.000-05:00JennyLynne... Please send me the web address to yo...JennyLynne... Please send me the web address to your special artists site... I would love to feature it on this thread.<BR/>Thanks...<BR/>BernieBernie Rosage Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17629734802282984340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36359202.post-47325761032901728092008-08-15T11:11:00.000-05:002008-08-15T11:11:00.000-05:00Bernie,I love this painting. In 2004, our son was...Bernie,<BR/><BR/>I love this painting. In 2004, our son was critically injured in Iraq but he did survive. I watch his daily struggles with aftermath of his injuries but feel so blessed that he is here and still in our lives. Every parent should hug and love their child on a daily basis-you never know when that opportunity may be lost to you forever.<BR/>In his honor and in gratefulness for his survival, I started a project called Grateful Hearts. We do portraits for families in Missouri and Kansas who have lost loved ones either in Afghanistan or Iraq. The portraits are totally free of charge. We do not allow any politics of any kind on the part of the participating artist-it is strictly voluntary on the part of the artists involved.<BR/>What a gift children are in our lives. Thank you for caring.<BR/>JennylynneJennylynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11547850347201953937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36359202.post-50104752299501617602008-07-20T10:30:00.000-05:002008-07-20T10:30:00.000-05:00Hi Bernie,Met you via e-mail through The WC and yo...Hi Bernie,<BR/>Met you via e-mail through The WC and your heartfelt comments you sent to me.<BR/>You speak from the heart Bernie,<BR/>which is admirable.<BR/>I speak from the heart when I say I want our troops home.<BR/>I want an end to this useless war based on greed and selfish intentions.<BR/>Started with lies and it continues with horrible deaths and sadness.<BR/>Thank you for the opportunity to leave a comment.<BR/>Peace..begins with us.<BR/>Alicia SotherlandAlicia Sotherlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10486251466753254544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36359202.post-23098455035390902222008-05-07T06:10:00.000-05:002008-05-07T06:10:00.000-05:00dang cool, Bern...and heart felt.My father...and I...dang cool, Bern...and heart felt.<BR/><BR/>My father...and I both navy veterans, he the end of WWII and Korea...me the end of the Nam era. My father sat on decks of ships to observe the tests of the Bikini Atolls, Marshall Islands. Said after a hydrogen bomb detonation that he and sailors (wearing sunglasses) could see the bones of their hands holding the hand up.<BR/><BR/>Took near 40 years, but he died at 61 of a lung cancer that the government doesn't want to own up as it deals with what is known as the atomic veterans. They were willing to say perhaps he was exposed to asbestos aboard old ships, and granting him meslothelioma my mother was awarded a compensation. <BR/><BR/>I still think of him as a casualty of the cold war, though it took so long.<BR/><BR/>I myself have a 30% disability service connected...<BR/><BR/>We are all touched in some way by past and present service of young men and women, are we not. May we certainly value the freedoms so many sacrificed that we might enjoy them.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Bern...a moving work...a fitting tribute!<BR/><BR/>LarryLarry Seilerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553436656150515023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36359202.post-1337778526338317992008-05-06T16:40:00.000-05:002008-05-06T16:40:00.000-05:00A thoughtful and meaningful tribute, Bernie. The p...A thoughtful and meaningful tribute, Bernie. The painting is beautiful. Paintings that tell a story and express emotion are a gift. This one is extraordinary.<BR/>Warmly,<BR/>DorisDoris Glovierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17393752612401311843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36359202.post-75926036291603404322008-05-02T22:27:00.000-05:002008-05-02T22:27:00.000-05:00Bernie , Thank you so much for this lovely tri...Bernie ,<BR/> Thank you so much for this lovely tribute, people forget that the ones left behind are the real victims of these great tragedies.<BR/>It is refreshing to see patriotism alive and well in America.<BR/> My son-in-law is in Iraq and my daughters' best friend was killed a couple of years ago. Thank you for reminding people to remember their families.<BR/> Cathy CookseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36359202.post-85565076816055740002008-05-02T21:36:00.000-05:002008-05-02T21:36:00.000-05:00Bernie,What a beautiful email from you regarding o...Bernie,<BR/><BR/>What a beautiful email from you regarding our boys and girls who have fought, continue to fight, and those who have given their lives for our freedom. We can never forget the sacrifices our soldiers and their loved ones have made for us. What a thoughtful gesture on your part to remind us again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com