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I was asked to make a memorial plaque for one of the Marines recently killed in Kabul.
Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:31 pm
Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:31 pm
Apologies if it’s too big/small, I’m on mobile and it’s sizing correctly for me.
This plaque was presented to SSgt Hoover’s mom during his battle ceremony. She loved it, as much as a mother could love something like this, and I couldn’t have been more honored to make something like this for a fellow Marine. The plaque was made out of black walnut and maple. It’s 12” wide and 30” tall.
Semper Fi, SSgt Hoover
This plaque was presented to SSgt Hoover’s mom during his battle ceremony. She loved it, as much as a mother could love something like this, and I couldn’t have been more honored to make something like this for a fellow Marine. The plaque was made out of black walnut and maple. It’s 12” wide and 30” tall.


Semper Fi, SSgt Hoover

Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:33 pm to LewDawg
Great work, Semper Fi brother. Did you use a CNC on the cuts or a laser?
Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:34 pm to Tuscaloosa
You’re my favorite alter of myself 

Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:34 pm to LewDawg
As somber as the occasion is, that is fantastic work and I hope brought a little bit of light into his mom's day. Born 1990, damn, just damn.
Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:34 pm to LewDawg
Awesome work, Lew. Looks like the love you have in your heart was put into your labor.
I feel like SSgt Hoover is honored by this.
I feel like SSgt Hoover is honored by this.
Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:35 pm to gobigred
Semper! The top part is laser. I used to do this all via scrollsaw but I finally got to upgrade and it opened up a whole new realm of possibilities
Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:35 pm to LewDawg
That thing is fantastic, Lew
Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:36 pm to LewDawg
Fantastic job man. You did it right.
Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:36 pm to LewDawg
Great work. The fact you even had to do this is....sad.
Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:37 pm to LCA131
Brother it took me weeks to make this. I can usually put a retirement or PCS plaque away in a day or two. This one hit different. It was never enough. I’d make one cut and then just stop for a bit to make sure it was the best I could do. If it weren’t for the deadline, I’d still be working on it. I hope his mom can look at this and find just a sliver of peace.
Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:37 pm to LewDawg
One can only hope it says Let's Go Brandon somewhere on that plaque.
Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:38 pm to MrPappagiorgio
Thanks, Papps! Hope all is well. Been a while.
Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:39 pm to ducktale
quote:It does in spirit. His dad was one of the ones pissed about Brandon checking his watch.
One can only hope it says Let's Go Brandon somewhere on that plaque.
Posted on 11/11/21 at 6:44 pm to Usual Suspect
Oorahh Staff Sergeant Hoover.
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