In Honour of our Fallen

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In Honour of our Fallen

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After 3 months (yes...3 months) for a complete strip down paint job, the truck is done. In honour of our Troops, and all our Canadian Forces, I had the slantback custom airbrushed by Sara West of AirArt. My father was a WW2 vet who served from "40 to "45, landed on D-DAy with the 12th Field Regt, Royal Canadian Artillery, and made it through to the Liberation of Holland. He died 32 years ago. I have attached photos. I figured that this time of year would be appropriate to show it.



Pic 1: An interpretation of a print I had commissioned entitled "Brothers in Arms Evermore". The original sketch was done by a friend of mine, Rob England. As a current Canadian soldier mourns the loss of one of his own, he is comforted by the spirit of a soldier from times past, letting the young soldier know that he will never be alone. Not seen in the picture is a replica of my father's dogtags, "hanging" over the edge of the slantback.



Pic 2: The 42 and 3rd div maple leaf as were present on my dad's truck. During the war, these were in colour. The 42 was red over blue denoting artillery, and the 42 was the designation for the 12th Field Regt. The 3rd div leaf was gold on a grey background. These markings have not been on a vehicle since the end of WW2. After the war, the 12th field regt was disbanded, absorbed mainly by the 11th Field Regt which still exists today.



Pic 3: Taken from a photo, this is the 12th Field firing on Germany from Nijmegen, Holland in early '45. Beside the cannon is the truck my dad drove, a GMC CMP "Quad"...a 4 wheel drive with a slant back. How coincidental ! Beside is the emblem of the Royal Canadian Artillery (with King's crown).







"At the going down of the sun and in the morning,

We Will Remember Them."
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WOW.. Thanks this is amazing! I can not wait to see this truck.. the paint job and respect for the reasoning behind this tribute
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Very nice of you to remember the people that fought for our freedom.



Thanks for sharing!
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Absolutely brilliant, respect to you for a fantastic tribute and for all those who serve.

TAPS to the fallen.

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[quote name='martdedub' timestamp='1320679025' post='32355']

Absolutely brilliant, respect to you for a fantastic tribute and for all those who serve.

TAPS to the fallen.

Quis Separabit.

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Irish Guards, 2nd Batt.
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Very nice gesture of respect for those in the forces! <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... ght_on.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':right_on:' />
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That is awesome! What a great tribute. <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... ght_on.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':right_on:' />
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[quote name='martdedub' timestamp='1320681007' post='32362']

Irish Guards, 2nd Batt.

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My greatest respects and gratitude to you and your comrades.
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Very nice ! Great tribute .
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