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Memorial day tribute

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This is a crude iron cross I made to help hold up the flowers on my wife's grave, she passed away 13 months ago. I guess I'll call it the Old Rugged Cross, kind of like me, a long ways from perfect, but the thought is there. The only knife connection is I used my old trip hammer and forge to make the thing. I used two railroad spikes and hammered them out. My wife used to be my "quality control" person. When I would finish up a knife I would show it to her and she would let me know if anything didn't look right. I hope this is all right to post this here. Thanks for looking, as always , Terry ::handshake::
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God's blessings to you, Terry.
A wonderful tribute.
Take care and God bless,

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Wonderful tribute, fine looking cross. God bless you. ::tu::
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I think this is the perfect place to post it Terry. ::handshake::
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Thanks for sharing , Loving Tribute to your wife May God Bless ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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Well done sir.
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Very nice, Terry! I think she's beaming, at your present!!!
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Very well done Terry, and thank you for posting it.
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Terry, you've done what you felt was right and we'll all agree you've posted it in the right place.
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Exactly the right location for posting your story.
A very fitting tribute to your wife. God bless you!
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I like the cross a lot. Sorry for your loss. Prayers sent your way.
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Terry, that’s a nice tribute. You made it for her, so you know she thinks it’s perfect!

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Sorry for your loss.
I think that cross is just perfect!
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I like it, sorry for your loss.
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Just got back from my memorial day tour Got the cross put on the grave site (it's a 280 mile one way trip) Thanks for all the comments God bless you all in return. Terry ::handshake::
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Thats a fine tribute,well done ::pray::
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Wonderful tribute my friend ::handshake:: .. I'm sure she approves!
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By the way Terry, your 560 mile trip to her site, was a pilgrimage, a tribute, in itself. God bless.
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