The "Michael" Cheryl Harris speaks so fondly of is Michael G. Reagan, Artist and founder of The Fallen Heroes Project.
Michael G. Reagan is an internationally-recognized portrait artist who has assisted charities such as the Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center raise over $10 million through his drawn and donated autographed celebrity portraits. As a portrait artist for more than 30 years, Reagan has drawn approximately 10,000 portraits including over 1500 portraits of celebrities, professional athletes, U.S. presidents and other heads of state and now over 2000 US Soldiers who have died in the fight against terrorism.
Dear Michael,
When I unwrapped the drawing of Ryan and laid eyes on him, I instantly knew that you had captured him and brought him to life. I looked into his eyes and I felt him looking back at me. When I saw his slight smile, I could actually hear him laugh, as if he was getting ready to say something.
My heart aches for Ryan and how he died. In the midst of searching for answers, you have brought me peace. I've had to learn to slow down and appreciate the gifts that God places in front of me. The drawing you created of Ryan is a very special gift that I will cherish forever.
"The meaning of life is to find your gift; the purpose of life is to give it away". This is my favorite quote by Joy J. Golliver.
You are, without a doubt, a person that has "found your gift"! And I can't thank you enough for "giving your gift away". You give your gift to complete strangers to provide comfort. It does that and so much more, it is a life long treasure that will be handed down from generation to generation.
I'm not sure I can express myself so that you can fully understand the depth of my gratitude. Thank you Michael. Thank you for finding your gift and thank you for giving it away. May faith fill your heart, and may God's love surround you today and always.
Thank you for blessing me!
Deepest Regards,
Cheryl Harris
Click HERE to view photo and read more about the Fallen Heroes Project and HERE to read more about US soldier electrocutions in Iraq.
Ms Sparky