oh noes!

Oh yeah!

Dawwww....... them feels...

Worse job ever to deliver those messages~

It can be worse to the bearer and receiver of the news.

No, but when you have to do it constantly it can be a terrible burden.

Are you former Honor Guard?

Nope, just regular ol' army.

same here but have met some honor gaurd and they're job is tough

Well, i don't deny it is pretty-darn-bad, but firemen see people burning alive almost every week/day (depends on city sizes). THAT job is really terrible.

It is..
But not if and when the job is done correctly. It can be very rewarding.

Hell of a lot better than being on the recieving end of all that neoliberal imperial bullshit

Meow, i know this feeling.

I wish you didn't have to know that feeling. :c

wow lot of emotion put into this makes my heart ache but at the same time great job

Urf. I had to do that once.... worst feeling ever....great piece of art Red

this made me sad... especially on remembrance day.

wow...this...is really strong ..

i guess its still better then a phone call, letter, email, text message.

The subtle sadness on his face is my favorite part of this, amazing work as always!

>subtle
fucking.... what?

He has a single tear running down his cheek, he isn't on his knees wailing.

Yeah, that's not friggin subtle. Subtle would be a depressed look and not on the verge of bawling; it would require the context of the rest of the picture to give it meaning. It isn't subtle, stop misusing words bro.

Compared to how most people react to this, the widower is quite reserved. Stop being a grammar nazi, you know what he meant.

I know what he meant and he's throwing out completely inapplicable words for the picture.

Child, please.

Damn, dude. Maybe he meant "subdued" or something more appropriate, but is acting like a pedantic asshole to someone who was complimenting the posted work really necessary?

it's such a crime to correct someone giving inaccurate comments of a picture, I know. I'll remember that artists just want smoke and bullshit blown up their asses instead of getting meaningful comments.

It's certainly not a crime, but you could have done it more tactfully. You even stated that you knew what the commentator meant, so why not muster up a bit of grace and correct their use of words without making yourself look like an ostentatious grammar Nazi? Seriously, man. Tact. Try it.

^ this. By the way, being belligerent in the comments of such a poignant drawing should be a crime. We need to draw a line in the sand the trolls can't cross.

Agreed. There are hundreds of good ways to have approached this that were polite and informative instead of aggressive and condescending.

...Seriously, dude? Seriously?

Shut the fuck up.

Whooo internet fights!

>Correct someone giving innacurate comments

Let's see, let's analyze your response here...
">subtle
fucking.... what?"

> Using 4chan/message board style quoting
> "fucking"
> no proper feedback on the first response

Yeah, dude, great job correcting that person efficiently and informatively. You are such an asset to the human race. We should be so grateful to have you with us.

Okay, no, how about next time you try something like,
"Subtle probably isn't the word you're looking for; the picture is very still and nonexplosive compared to how other people react, but subtle would imply the message or the hurt was almost hidden and imperceptible at first glance. You probably were thinking of 'subdued' or even 'relatively serene'."

There you go. Was that so hard?

I shake your paw through the interwebs

If you have criticism, totally down to hear your thoughts, but straight up antagonizing commenters doesn't do anybody good. Chill!

I did actually have a couple, the left hand on the right character seems unnaturally high for an expression of grief or shock, closer to the center of the chest would look more natural imo; also the tear looks like it was either rushed or thrown in at the last second, it traces a very odd line straight down. Also I can't really tell wtf is going on with the lighting direction and shadows, looks like the light is coming from about 3 different angles.

Definitely some lighting problems (as always) but I'll keep the pose stuff in mind for the future. The tear is also slightly blue, which has been bothering me, might fix that up or make it adjust to a canine face too.

Thanks.

I think the blue could work if you were going for a kind of color in greyscale vibe ala Sin City. The pose thing is just a gutcheck strangeness, personally if I gasp like that (and most people I've seen do the same) the arms are drawn up closer to the center of the body, more exaggerated would be falling to a near fetal position.

I think it's because I kind of wanted a compromise between him using both hands to hold his mouth? But that would be a little more cliche, and I wanted to show the ring (thought about gripping the shirt near his chest though). I'll do some mirror poses next time haha.

Monochromatic sometimes works in a piece like this but there needs to be more blue overall were I to do it (although... this was originally in color and the year was kind of an accident). But yeah!

I also noticed the salute with the right hand was a little high, and the arm almost looked like it was in a kind of unnatrual position. Whenever I salute, it's usually near the corner of my right eye or around that general area depending on the cover I'm wearing. Still great job though!

Post your own art before you talk, please.

You don't have to be good at art to provide good critique, actually pretty reasonable points!

Wow, who the fuck came in -your- eye? Never seen such a ridiculous over-reaction to such a benign situation. You got issues, son.

It is a crime, when you're being a sour-puss about it. Get off the internet once in a while.

Your behavior and attitude is "completely inapplicable - for the picture"

You understood the meaning of the words, and therefor communication was successful. Having been in one of these situations first hand for a friend, the Widower in question is completely reserved.

Please be Polite to others whilst commenting, and also consider the subject of what your posting on too. Although its nice to see someone supports correct grammar, "you don't have to be a dick about it".

~ yours, W.A.D

gurls gurls you're both pretty :-P lol

well yeah,you are right but you know if you tear first from the left,it means pain and if right,happiness and look at him,if you face the way he does,it just full of pain and hes not on his knees cus he just heard these words "sir,I'm sorry but your husband...." i think :3

Hey man. Chill. As someone who's actually done this. Once for a fallen brother in arms and a few times working for the fire dept. That is pretty subtle... most people are on the verge of passing out or totally collapsing or breaking down in total hysterics.
Give the guy a break

you are so amazing at putting emotion into your art

Indeed he is :3

i cant stop looking at this beautiful piece id very much like to know what drove you to draw this

I swear I've seen this before...ugh my dejavus are going outta whack. I know you drew this before. x_x but nevertheless I love it. c:

Always worrying, with my mate planning to join the navy after high school... that I might wind up in this situation one day.
I... never want to experience this kind of pain...

Touchin' i like. ^^

Wow, I know what you mean dude. This is some really powerful stuff.
and of course I have this playing in my head as I look at it.

Hats off as a respect of the dearly beloved who passed... *removes hat*

my friend asked me my opinion on joining the navy and i told him "There is a chance that you will die but if it's what you really want go for it" i hope he will be ok :(

Dear god no D: *hugs and cries with the wuff*

Something unlike anything I've seen before...

wow.

nuuu

the monochrome colors make it even more sad

Black and White usually captures the moment perfectly, regardless of context. There are some moments in life that just can't be enhanced by color-corrected HD 1080p.

i was holding back tears then i noticed the ring :(

oh wow.. this is just.. so sad... getting me teary

YUP!
it gets me teary too

Shit man, don't make me cry :(

As Much Smut as you can doodle, You're Personal pieces of an deeper meaning I think really shines and shows how well of an artist you are RR.

What is the love part of your feelings toward this?

I would imagine it's hate for the fact that they've lost a loved one, but love for the fact that their comrades took the time to deliver the news in person instead of a pre-typed letter with the blanks filled in.

Funny story about the army and me. Involves my father being a Lieutenant Comander in the US Navy and some army recruiter calling asking to speak with me Xp
But anyway, this is a really sad and good mood killing picture. Which means you did a pretty damn good job with capturing that emotion of losing your loved one. One thing that bothers me is the guy saluting. It just looks off. -chuckles- always funny to see my dad constantly correct those who don't salute right.

I think the arm faces more forward, and in a real salute it follows the path of the back (straight out sideways?). Two of my good friends are Marines so I'm familiar, haha. I just didn't want to cover his nose, the whole pose got... reeeeally awkward that way so this is a liberty.

Hehe nvm you got it pretty good. I had to stand up and salute a couple of times to make sure XP
Though I do believe the thumb is to be bent at the second joint (one closest to nail). I could be wrong and that just how I salute XD

Being military (CDN) myself yeah this hits home a little..could happen to anyone of my friends easily. Yeah it resembles the salute we do as NCMs at least. I have seen some different variations from officers I can tell you, but nice pic..very well done, definitely lots of emotion

Sadly enough I've had this happen to me.....

*hugs*

Sadly I've had to witness what happens to require such a message to be given

Really love the hand up to his mouth. He doesn't even need the officer to speak, he knows.
Great job. I can really feel the dread and peal of sorrow.

Awwww

Awwww so sad but who are those two????

Love-hate? What is there to love about a death notification? Most heartbreaking thing in the world! O___o

It understand the "love-hate" part of it because though you hate the news it's better then not knowing and them just not come home.

Oh look, it's one of two furry pieces ever to leave a pit in my heart. Ouch.

Mind if I ask what the other was?

A piece by Fluke with a couple spending their final night together before one of them deployed. They almost form a depressing little narrative together.

I remember that picture, and when I saw this one I thought of that one, and it was like a double dose of sadness because if felt like they were connected

:3c

So sad
*hugs*

Makes me feel like my granfathers funeral ;~; he was the only dad i had

Quality art, this picture is powerful, a very sobering image which has made me take time out of my day to remember friends I've lost over here and hoping that My family will avoid receiving such a message.

Again, this is some awesome art.

However, had there been no mention of a death notification, and with the title of the picture, one could come to the possible conclusion that it's a husband/brother/son returning home and the family member is overcome with emotion......

Just a thought.

Interesting perspective. I suppose that would fit, although the soldier is a little too stiff and distant for that (in my opinion).

I think the only way to make it more obvious or poignant would be if the soldier was handing the widower a folded flag. I don't know much about the subject, so that may be inaccurate (my only experience with this is through the lens of the media).

The flag is presented at the funeral itself.

Ok, this is basically how it goes:
You get the news
you cry
the next day they take you to another town to watch all the deceased soldiers come back with all the other crying familys(in my case, i went from fort bragg to Dover)
You go back home
have a memorial service on your town
go where ever it is that the actual funeral is held.

if i recall, the flag is presented at the memorial service. Me and my mom each got one, as did my step fathers mother. Another soldier/officer is with you the whole time as well, to help coach you through it.

i may have gotten details wrong... i was in a daze most of the time

I'm so sorry you and your family had to go through that.

I also made that mistaken observation at first. But there's another soldier to the left. I think were more soldiers visible, it would be more evident; but perhaps less cinematic and poignant? Would make for an interesting rehash.

I always hated doing service funerals when I was in.

A helpful hint though, a salute is to be placed with the fingertips at the corner of the eye, not at the top of the ear.

Wrong side. A human would be putting their finger on their nose if they did it like that too.

Ahh... A scene from the worst nightmare of anyone whose SO is in the military. This piece is quite touching, I have to admit.

aww don't cry bro -hugs-

At first glance, I thought this was an image of someone greeting their soldier, returned home to them, and was like "Awwww..." Then I saw that it wasn't, and was like "... :("

I wonder if its any different when you have to notify a gay lover instead of a wife.

I'm sure the crying is the same.

Man.........that's laying it on real man thick dude. <:C

Oof. That hit home hard.

When I was with my ex, this was the scariest part. Once he was overseas I never wanted to answer the door.

That's some strong stuff dude, very well done.

gaah, way too many feels ;_;

After loosing my step father, this really hit home. Nothing will ever compare to what I felt when I saw the officers at my door.

Had to deliver such a message myself once... Worst thing to happen!

sad

sad life....

tough subject, i nearly had this experience with a close friend as he was in the Army in afghanistan in 07 and once again great artwork

Remember always the ones who did not return.

*lights a candle*

I'll just leave this at being a very fine illustration, the emotional feed back is simply satisfying, just look at the comments. I agree with another person, the reasoning behind this piece would be interesting, but completely understood if not wishing to share.

This one and that one piece you made where Sea Salt was in a hospital bed. I love them.

I guess death is some kind of part of the life and in this job you always have to expect the worst ... it just not all about fucking all day, life´s just different from most stuff ive ever seen here on FA. Thanks for a piece of honesty...

First off, I'd like to thank you from the deepest well in my heart for your support of those like me. And, like the others have said, this is a simply amazing piece of work. It brings to my mind the fear that my family and boyfriend may have this happen to them, and it makes me feel truly honored to be a citizen of a country in which my freedom was fought for and defended.

And, sadly, this brings but one quote to mind: "Only the dead know the end of war."

That quote is written on a memorial wall on the base I'm currently in....

Very Deep picture that shows a thosands words

Welcome to America!

Very strong artwork. Made me shed a tear tho :(

I kind of know what that does feel like... Speechless

This makes me speechless. I really love it when you do emotional and personal work. I think you should do more works like this. (not just sad ones)

Ive had those feeling before. Great artwork.

Omg that's so sad (gives him hugs)

Wow.... Beautifully done.

There's only thing worse than delivering that message: Receiving that message.

That's so sad

Vera...
Vera...
...What has become of you...

the emotions people have from this. nice artwork Red.

Well...there's a bad start to my morning...

To be honest. We need more art like this. Sex is fun, but I sometimes get worried that we forget that there is some real stuff happening in this world around us. This truly hit me hard, love it for the emotion it shows. Truly a powerful piece of art, thank you Mr.Rusker.

very well drawn. and still very respectfull.

*salute*

thats ... deep realy good made i think in this situation i would cry too

A deeply emotional piece. Well done RR.

That is very touching

I really like this piece.. and hate it at the same time. I hate the idea of the loss of servicemen and women, it shouldn't be happening.
For several years I've been a part of a charity that helps severely wounded soldiers get a handicap-friendly home specifically built for their needs, but it always pains me when they weren't fortunate enough to make it home with their lives.
I think you did a really great job coloring this, and I'm glad you went for the angle you did because it's really dramatic. overall amazing piece as always :)

This kind of thing is what kept me from originally enlisting in the first place

Ouch, my heart ;_;

i hear ya on that one. really like that bit from we were soldiers when the chicks went around and told everyone their husbands/boyfriends died

Omg megan thats the first thing that poped into my mind tooooo

weeee aaare one

Sigh... Sad, but a beautiful picture. Thanks Red.

Don't think an image has ever brought on such strong emotions for me. Amazingly done, Red. All the little details. Just... damn.

Wow... I'm really sorry about this

Amazing work.
Infinitely sad.
MY FEELS!
*Gets punched right in the feels*
:(

Wow........this one goes right for your heart when you see it. Thanks for sharing this one, a nice change and a very emotional piece.

yes it does and i just love the way the black and white background blends with the tragic and heart-breaking moment errr event

Makes shooting Tali McBadmen in the face, all that more enjoyable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9qvCTdBLDs

What is this terrorist in training music? I got one to top that one: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBOXQvx1xNM

This is bad, but just as bad is when police show up holding their hats like that. "Are you so-and-so's mother?" "Yes, what did he do this time?!" "Uh, there was an auto collision on route 14..."

If that ever happened to me... Goddamn, the feels...
I agree with that.

Question, why do they say he comes marching home, while (to me anyway) it is quite clear he will not be marching at all?

Gods damn this made my day crappy. I saw this and it makes me think about how my boyfriend is about to be shipped off into the navy on the 14th, day after our 1 year anniversary

DON'T! just don't think about it! just don't,please don't think about those stuff!

I'm trying not to. I just wish I could hav passed the physical exam, so I could protect him, but I have a bad heart so they wouldn't let me in.

aww well cus of this i'm about to shed a tear so lease don't think about cus even though were not close,i still care for every furry in the world and if we lose another furry,i would be on my knees wether they are relatives/friends or not i still care about them

*hugs you tightly* thank you.

-cries more when you hugged me- you're very welcome -sniffles- and thank you for being my new friend -sniffles and tears-

anytime. Its great meetin new furs who are caring.

and its nice meeting a new friend

"..always had a love-hate relationship with the idea of death notifications."

Whats to love? They fucking suck.

I have a love hate relationship with them as well, they suck but the raw emotion you see when sum one is so upset is a beautiful sign of how they truly felt. So as hard as it is and as painful as it must be it is at times like this when you will truly get a glance into how sum one really felt on a deep emotional level.

So you hate the news and upsetting sum one, But you love that they felt that way and most people can or will try to empathise <3

The are many, less emotional taxing times to view someone's depth of sincerity.

Im sure there are <3, but it dosn't make this one any less relevant :)

If you want to see a good example, watch the movie "Taking Chance" with Kevin Bacon...based off the journal of a Marine who did Honor Guard...it'll rip your heart out...

i couldn't take it im a soft touch, i may be 6ft tall and solid muscle but my heart is all gooey and soft ^_^.
i cryed for hours after watching A Grave for Fireflys :'( so sad, so i cant do teary films or i would need about 3 boxes of tissues and sumone to cuddle *blushes*

I know this all to much since my brother does this and he hates it more less when it was a kid that answered they door and the kid just started to cry and he didnt even say anything

Aw so strong the pic :(

It's very sobering and reminds me of thoughts I have about the possiblity of losing my Uncle while he is overseas...

Though I am bothered by the tear in this picture.. idk, it doesnt seem to conform to the shap/contour of the character's muzzle, and the tear ducts are on the side closer to the nose not the outside of the face so i don't know why it is where it is.... I mean if you produce tears rapidly enough they will bunch up and fall from many different points. But at the very beginning stages of what will most likely be massive grief? more in the middle maybe :) Anyways, I really do LOVE this pic. It connects with me and I'll remember that .. :)

I know what you mean. There's both some inspiration and intense pain that comes with it. There's always some emotional catharsis that comes from suffering.
The most painful thing about death notifications is the utter brutality and finality of the truth. Unlike other forms of suffering, that pain will be there always. It is so much more crushing than a goodbye without knowing if you'll see someone again. It is the last goodbye, and you would have never been able to deliver it.

This reminds me of what is quite possibly the most powerful music video I've seen in a very long time, by Linkin Park, for their song Castle of Glass. You should watch it if you haven't seen it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScNNfyq3d_w

non of whats above would even be be being talked about if every American sat down for ten minutes and examined why this is a reality. non of this would happen without the indoctrination of the American people and the coercion of government to send people to war for the purpose of imposing more power over others.

I feel for those who fall in combat, i feel more for those blindly following just cause the government said to.

Watch out dog, that military guy's gonna karate chop you!

Red. you've reached some people with this peice. The title, context and Subject of this is Moving.
To knock on someones door is incredibly difficult when bearing news like this, And the salute is even harder. Wonderful work, the emotion is perfect.

Well done and thank you for the Feels x

Been through this...sort of...

Sad and powerful at the same time, and the black/white makes it even more intense. Very impressive.

This gives me all the sad feels ;___;

Excellent job at capturing the emotion in the moment. Sad subject, but done extremely well.

Huh... kind of reminded of "Leave from the vine" from Avatar the last airbender when general Iroh sings to his son who died in the war..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuUz8v3ouhI :3

Beautifully tragic~

when the train pulled in the station, and the families gathered round.
You could hear the first car echo with a loud triumphant sound.
But the last car it was silent, they listened close but couldn't hear.
It was laden down with coffins, they didn't speak and couldn't cheer.

that's.... really sad...

saluting with cover off.... wrong

Uniform is also inaccurate, I took some liberties with it haha.

You captured the emotion of this scene perfectly.

This is very well done...

Man.....so many sad messages on this pic from everyone...but i understand the feeling, even though no one in my family who's military has passed away yet, i can imagine the feeling and know when that time comes........

Hits me close to home too~ Wow Red, you really captured the emotions in this one~ I'd fave it, but I'd get sad everytime I see it~ So great job!

yup it does,he really did capture the emotions and i do the same

My Grandfather was actually a member of the funerary corps for the Air Force a long time ago, and when he recently passed we had an honor guard present the flag to my grandmother. It was incredibly eerie, with the only sounds at the time their boots clicking against the ground as they folded the flag. I can't imagine how difficult this must be.

On a related note, this article from a few years back is incredibly poignant about the subject http://www.rockymountainnews.com/sp...../final-salute/

This was a good read, I remember it.

If only there wasn't war and there would be less chance of death far away

Lines seem 'crisp'er than usual. Dunno why. Nice work!

God this is sad...

The only moment being more tragic as getting to know your familiar died, is when you return and find him dead :/. Or have to face, that even we can't do a thing against it.

This really hits hope for me... My boyfriend of over a year is a Marine and this is my worst fear...

Right in the feels!

Right in the solar plexus ;___;
i feel so sad now >w< ! maw!

RED YOUR SO ADORABLE. I LOVE THIS.

YOU'RE*

THANK YOU!

Thanks for the correction. *slugs your arm*

now im sad ;_;

This is such a sad piece, you did really well Red.

So Kyle and Salt stay together as one? :3

WOW this is so very powerful...

My worst nightmare...except I wouldn't even get that, I'd just get a phone call...

Hugs* you don't have to worry bout that anymore hin

For which I am eternally grateful.

So sad :c

This is. So sad and really well drawn great job yo.

Yep

He looks sad , ¿I wonder if that character will be fine? I can feel his sadness

awwww this is so sad i feel like crying Q.Q

Could we get a higher resolution copy, please? I would love this as my desktop background.

Truly a touching piece of work; its never easy to receive such sad news of a loved ones passing in defense to the freedoms some us seem to have forgotten have been fought for, and died for. I've never had to face such things as having an Honor Guard come to my door to present word of a family member's passing. But my thoughts are with those who have had to face a matter such as this. Its a hard to face reality, but the memories of those lost are never forgotten.

seriously just started crying...blubbering like a baby...This Image; moved me beyond words.

My mate is in the army and if this happened...I...I don't know what i'd do... so you offically have this alpa wolf blubber like a baby, congrats. haha

Damn...I know that notification sucks, but I pulled Honor Guard once...just about as rough...

awwwww </3 oh no D:

And thus yet another reminder that no one in my family has received that flag. (Yet seriously the odds where against us in how much of my family is military)

-Sniffs-
this pic reminded me of the friends and family that have been lost serving their country.
I hope Im never the one to deliver such news, I don't think i could hold my bearing.

This is such a powerful image.

shoot to the heart!* T^T

Doing this in an opera was bad enough, I can't imagine how it would be IRL.

La mort t'attend
Sur la grabat.
Moi, je meur de ta main,
Et je tombe a un soldat.

I actually had to pull my hat over my eyes when we did that first in full dress rehearsal so nobody saw me almost lose it.

My best friend/brother is army, and I hope I never have to see those men at my front door. This is a beautiful piece even though it is so sad.

very good affect Red i cant imagine myself getting one of those messages

When i saw the pic at first i thought it might be someone coming home. Then the title reminded me of Avatar: the last Airbender, when Iro is singing that song for his son. Which fits this picture.
This is a very sad picture and sorta hits me personally because i have quite a few family members in the military and so does my boyfriend. This is a very real fear for the both of us.
You really made a powerful picture here. I almost want to thank you for not being afraid to draw something like this.
I believe whether or not someone supports the military, everyone can understand how devastating it is to lose someone close.

I didn't even look at it for long before emotions started to come up. Its why I refuse to go into the military if im with someone. Just can't bared to put another through that. good job on this one Red, Really..

thats enough to make you want to cry

This art is so well done, and so emotionally charged. I have utmost respect for what you've done here, Red.

looking at your 27's, One, and Your Champion Comes Marching Home in that order to me depicted such a sad story

I hope that never happens to my mate : /

The amount of detail and emotion you show in your art is amazing. You're such an awesome artist.

-sighs- I really hope I don't get a Death Notification about my mate someday.

Soldiers should be, above all, the ones most interested in peace.

That feeling when you lose someone.

This image makes me... extremely uncomfortable. It hits too close to home for me to just accept it as just another piece of art.

Congratulations for that, Red. Being confronted with the things that make us uncomfortable are, in the end, the very things that we should seek to appreciate the most. They stand as a reminder that no matter how much we try to blind ourselves to it, the world we live in is full of terrible things... and with luck, can remind some of us to always be grateful for the little fortune we have in a world of ever-present sorrow.

I sincerely thank you for this piece. I know it may not mean much, but this touches me deeply.

Hits hard to ones that experienced this in dead-on and close cases.

Moving stuff Red, Well done!

Sad, but beautiful job. Thank you My brother was a Marine who died a week before his discharge.

'Don't be alarmed' - she told me the telegram said,
'But misstress brown, your son is dead'


(Jimmy Cliff - Vietnam)



Expressions are stunning. They really bring that feel of sudden cold shock inside.

Very touching, especially having to see my parents do this. Well done.

Wonderful, yet sad. Lovit Red! <3

After looking at this long enough, I feel sick. As an Army Brat, I know this fear all too well.

I also appreciate the attention to detail on the uniform.

(Just to be clear, I'm sick from the pain of the feels. It's a wonderful piece, but god. Hits a little too close to home...)

Such great emotion in that pic, it invokes all kinds of feelings. Really well done red

Though they may have died in battle, at least they died a hero.

See, your art is great. I think people need to get over the idea that people who draw like intense porn can't be the kind of people who have great emotionally moving art as well.

We should always try to berhalten well remembered.
More remains for us, not even when the good memories and the feeling. They Still useable watch over us and help us every day life

...No ;o;

The problem with faving something like this, is that it can be taken a few ways. But honestly, it's so full of emotion, I nearly started crying myself looking at it, I can't help but do so.

Amazing work, hon.

as prior military, i must say that it an awesome, but morbid piece. great art none the less. mad props bro

This is an amazing piece...
I love your style, and I think you captured the emotion quite well.

I know these feels.
Too fucking well.

This is beautiful, Rusker. I can really relate to the emotions.

Wheres my life insurance check? :3

Wow...i actually began to tear up when i saw this...you are a great artist...you have the ability to capture moments that most people can't!

Very nice piece. Thank you for sharing.

this is sad *sniffles alittle*

That is so beautifully tragic. Wow. Awesome job man.

That make me sad :<

The painful situation is when a love ones passed away with a natural death, is recoverable, but the most heart shuttering is "all of a sudden, their gone."

To the men and women who severed during the time of WWII *Salute

i had seen this happen to neighbor with her husband it was really sad to see they dont usauly come to house to give bad news

I was married to a solider (I was one too, but he was infantry.. so the risk was his) and I was so scared of these. I had dreams about it, and I just would break down crying and screaming. I really don't ever want to risk such pain, but if my future husband (I'm divorced...so I could care less about that other dude now) was to go off, I would wait forever for him. ; A ;

You know Red.... lol now that im getting around to going through the 6000 submissions ive gotten lax on viewing... you art has... idk... a special kind of life to it... the saddest moment of my life was when i found out my birthfather passed away in the service... funny thing is i never really knew him.. i was adopted at the age of five from iceland but he managed to find me and... it's even stranger when an Icelandic military man shows up at your door, in utah no less, and waits for you to get home from school, this was back 4 years ago when i was in highschool, and me and him go into this long discussion of why it's me being told and i come to find out im his only living relative, while my adoptive parents have no clue what he and i are saying, lol but.... this will go into a very special place in my heart. thank you for this. really

I'm sorry
Sometimes it happens that a loved one dies
the pain you feel is a very strong
but some bad things need to be overcome

I often daydream and I also have a love-hate relationship with the idea of someone sacrificing themselves for some they love, like pushing them out of the way of a moving car but getting hit instead. it is just such a moving idea that has so much love and pain it that it makes my throat clench up.

Brilliant stuff... this actually means a lot. Well done, i really love your art.

This makes me sad in so many levels... Salt didn't die did he? :'(

Is that Kyle thats crying

Years after you first published this, this is still the one piece out of all your work that keeps bringing me back. I love a good story, and this one piece tells a powerful one.

I have a few friends that serve for country's all over the world but the saddest thing in their life is delivering bad news they say it kills apart of themselves as well because some of them were best friends who saved them so they can live you know one friend of mine sorta introduced me to is mates but then he was sent out on a recon mission he was sniped by friendly by accident when his friends found out they were devistated (can't spell lol) he was open about his life you know he had a bond with everyone he met he even said he was going to quit because he had enough of this the sad thing is he had no family only friends we never defriended him (this was online PS4 you know) he served well he was a major just promoted he asked for recon missions only because he thought he would not get shot but he did