but Mr. and Mrs. Hardy, instead.

See,  foxytangerine's dad is retiring from the navy after fifty years of service.

So, as a salute to this, Foxy is putting together art, well wishes, etc. in her journal:

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/474528/

And this is my humble little tribute to a warrior...

Mrs. Hardy © her folks.
Mr. Hardy © his folks.
Cutesys designed by  foxytangerine.
Art by moi.