Another Project Done Today

[Carl La Fong]

As a few of you might know, we lost our son, Tom, in 2002. I kept a small vial of his ashes, planning to make a nice, permanent container for them. The time never seemed right, or I was too preoccupied with other stuff. I finally got busy and made this the other day. It is South American Macacauba. He was an avid skater, so I made a little board to go on top. It's maple burl with walnut wheels. I had it laser engraved at a local trophy shop. I'm pretty happy with it

[hogv8]

Very nice and I am truly sorry for your loss .

[petitemoose]

Very Nicely done!

It is claimed that there is no greater heartbreak than a parent losing their child. I pray daily that I never find myself in that situation. My heart goes out to those of you that have.

[Ponch]

What a great way to commemorate your sons life.

Beautiful piece of work.

[Iron Maiden]

So very sorry for your loss!! It is a nice tribute and remembrance of your son.

[randy burkey]

Carl, As usual, your work is outstanding...nice tribute to your son...And as others have said..Very sorry for your loss..Thanks for sharing with our board..Randy

[Carl La Fong]

Thanks everyone

[Ric]

What everyone said about loosing a child, can really only be known what that might be like, if that occurs to a parent. My Dad had that experience when we lost my Brother a few years before my Dad passed on. It looked to me like a burden that very few parents carry. If nothing else, I was witness to a Father's pain greater than my own when I lost my Brother. "nuff said" because the understanding is clear enough.

I too find that your Monument that you built with your own hands John, speaks a greater voice than anything you could ever utter in your life. It seems your clearest voice is when you put your hands to work! Thank you John for sharing that 'voice' with us! Jeepers, you are one skilled human!