James Dentler is a dedicated MSG Sergeant in the Michigan Army National Guard. Since joining the Michigan Army National Guard in 1996, James has served his country with unwavering devotion and commitment. In 2008, he was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Since 2010, James has been working full-time as a logistician,…
Art for Honor is thrilled to feature Jeron Hendricks, a retired veteran who has lived a long and fulfilling life filled with creativity. At 78 years old, he has been married to his wife, Pat, for 56 years and is the proud father and grandfather of three sons, nine grandchildren, two great-grandkids. Jeron served in…
Jeremiah Brown, a talented artist born and raised on a family farm in Decatur, Michigan, discovered his love for drawing at an early age. His two older brothers were his inspiration, and he spent countless hours with them recreating superheroes, villains, and futuristic machines from comic books. After dinner, they would sit on the living…
Charlotte Mahn is using her past to reshape the present and future. She is a passionate artist with a diverse educational background that first awakened her creative side. Her education started with high school art classes, followed by the University of Maryland-European Division, and a Vocational Technical school in Waynesville, Missouri. Charlotte, a native of…
A 2019 Veterans Affairs study found that approximately twenty-two veterans commit suicide every day. Our veterans need support and community to help them move forward.
Mrs. Etsuko Shimada, a Japanese artist from Tokyo, hand-painted the kanji symbols shown in my book, Sushi the Cat, with a soft brush and black ink. These kanji symbols represent the idea of respect. Respect for parents. Respect for friends. Respect for all people. We would like to thank Mrs. Etsuko Shimada for her kindness…
