Lance Corporal William L. Matthews, Jr. U.S. Marine pattern by Ted 'PawPaw' Hayes - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

pupper70 · 11-05-2009, 09:31 PM

In the pupper 70 album can be found the wooden portrait of L/Cpl William L. Matthews, Jr. U.S. Marine, KIA Vietname 4/15/1968. The pattern was designed by Ted 'PawPaw' Hayes, a member of this group.

Bill was from my hometown in Ohio. I just became acquainted with him from an article I saw on-line in my hometown newspaper. Bill was the first Vietnam casualty from our county. Bill was a few years younger than I which explains why I did not know him.

A cousin of Bill's was mentioned in the article and I found him in Indiana. Portraits were delivered to two uncles and to the local VFW Post.

Bill was a member of The Warriors of Hill 881S and you can follow this link to visit the website.

My thanks to Ted Hayes for a great pattern from a difficult photo.

Dan

Haggard3230 · 11-06-2009, 12:22 AM

Very nice cutting and tribute Dan.

marshall · 11-06-2009, 12:36 AM

This was a very thoughtful gesture Dan , good job ........

11-05-2009, 09:31 PM	#1
pupper70 Support Our Troops Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 66	Lance Corporal William L. Matthews, Jr. U.S. Marine pattern by Ted 'PawPaw' Hayes In the pupper 70 album can be found the wooden portrait of L/Cpl William L. Matthews, Jr. U.S. Marine, KIA Vietname 4/15/1968. The pattern was designed by Ted 'PawPaw' Hayes, a member of this group. Bill was from my hometown in Ohio. I just became acquainted with him from an article I saw on-line in my hometown newspaper. Bill was the first Vietnam casualty from our county. Bill was a few years younger than I which explains why I did not know him. A cousin of Bill's was mentioned in the article and I found him in Indiana. Portraits were delivered to two uncles and to the local VFW Post. Bill was a member of The Warriors of Hill 881S and you can follow this link to visit the website. My thanks to Ted Hayes for a great pattern from a difficult photo. Dan

11-06-2009, 12:22 AM	#2
Haggard3230 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverton, KS on Route 66 Posts: 2,714	Very nice cutting and tribute Dan. __________________ Merle SSG US Army Retired. merlehobbs@yahoo.com

11-06-2009, 12:36 AM	#3
marshall Just love Being Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro AR Posts: 2,113	This was a very thoughtful gesture Dan , good job ........ __________________ Usually busier than a cat in a sandbox !!!!!!!!!!! { Dewalt 788 only }

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