Torrance clothing firm pays homage to U.S. soldiers

"These shirts make a statement, and perhaps this is what the veteran wants and needs," said John Witt, a combat artist who has been an active member of the U.S. Air Force Art Program for more than 30 years. "It may begin a dialogue which might include a person's war experience th...

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Published inDaily breeze (Torrance, Calif. : 1974)
Main Author Doss, Robert
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Torrance, Calif Los Angeles Newspaper Group 22.07.2011
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McGrath, Ed
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Summary:"These shirts make a statement, and perhaps this is what the veteran wants and needs," said John Witt, a combat artist who has been an active member of the U.S. Air Force Art Program for more than 30 years. "It may begin a dialogue which might include a person's war experience that may have been concealed for too long." "I believe that this collection of shirts reflects the spirit of all veterans who have served their country," said [Tony Stencel], a member of the U.S. Air Force Art Program. "It is a respectful and dignified way to display an individual veteran's service and pride." "R.G. Smith, who served in the Navy, is the combat artist whose work will be exhibited on this particular shirt," McGrath said. "He served in the same period in Vietnam as Maj. Michael Davis O'Donnell, who was shot down and killed in action shortly after penning the poem that is also featured on this shirt. The poem resonates with what the wall is all about, and why it's important to remember the sacrifices of the soldiers whose names are listed there, including Maj. O'Donnell's."