Please put politics aside

swifty · 07-05-07, 10:00 AM

The most heartwarming story I've seen.

http://mfile.akamai.com/21772/wmv/gannett.download.akamai.com/21772/streaming/wmv/hancockportraits.asx

Say what you will about Americans, I agree most of it is true, but the the American spirit and generosity to others never ceases to amaze me.

Jimbuna · 07-05-07, 10:09 AM

I was deeply moved

Skybird · 07-05-07, 01:02 PM

Incredible story. Respect!

Chock · 07-05-07, 02:43 PM

How cool is that?!! What a really lovely thing to do. Heaps of respect for that lady.

Chock

robbo180265 · 07-05-07, 03:58 PM

What a truly sweet woman. She must do so much for the familys of these poor servicemen - my heart goes out to her.

I had a massive lump in my throat whilst watching that - thanks Swifty

The Avon Lady · 07-05-07, 11:17 PM

I was very curious about her first name, Katiah. Never heard it before. Turns out it's derived from the Hebrew word "K'tziya", one of the spices included in the incense burned in the Temple in Jerusalem.

The English name for this plant family is Cassia, of the cinnamon family.

An unusual name for an unusually amazing lady.

Syxx_Killer · 07-06-07, 09:11 AM

That's really amazing.

Von Tonner · 07-07-07, 08:30 AM

Such generosity of spirit - truly remarkable.

fredbass · 07-07-07, 08:52 AM

Brought me to tears.

There will be a special place in heaven for that special lady.

AVGWarhawk · 07-07-07, 01:25 PM

Very nice way to bring the talent of painting to help those that lost a son or daughter find peace.

geetrue · 07-07-07, 03:57 PM

I wish I could see it, but I am on dial-up ...

Ya'll sound so encouraging on what this is ...

In a few words what is it?

fredbass · 07-07-07, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geetrue

I wish I could see it, but I am on dial-up ...

Ya'll sound so encouraging on what this is ...

In a few words what is it?

It's a news video about a lady who is an artist living alone on a goat farm in Utah who normally sells her paintings for considerable amounts of money, but at some point she decided to start doing paintings of various American soldiers who were killed and then is sending the paintings to the families at no charge just because she cares. At this point in time, she has done something like 250 or so, which by the way are very professionally done and look fantastic. It's just a profile of someone with a huge heart.

kiwi_2005 · 07-07-07, 06:23 PM

Politics is crap! My kind a woman

Nah good on her, Shes blessed.

swifty · 07-08-07, 08:31 PM

Here you go geetrue

http://www.defenselink.mil/news/News...e.aspx?ID=2392

swifty · 07-08-07, 08:35 PM

Here's her web page.

http://www.kaziahthegoatwoman.com/

She truly is an amazing person.

Quote:

I wanted to give a gift of the heart, from one American to another. A gift that says, someone gives a damn. I love you, here, it's not much, but it's painted with love, of your dear one.

Kaziah Hancock

07-05-07, 10:00 AM	#1
swifty Soundman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: S. Florida Posts: 141 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Please put politics aside The most heartwarming story I've seen. http://mfile.akamai.com/21772/wmv/gannett.download.akamai.com/21772/streaming/wmv/hancockportraits.asx Say what you will about Americans, I agree most of it is true, but the the American spirit and generosity to others never ceases to amaze me.

07-05-07, 10:09 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I was deeply moved __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,628 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Incredible story. Respect! __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Chock Sea Lord Join Date: May 2005 Location: Under a thermal layer in chilly Olde England Posts: 1,842 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How cool is that?!! What a really lovely thing to do. Heaps of respect for that lady. Chock __________________

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The Avon Lady Über Mom Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 6,147 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I was very curious about her first name, Katiah. Never heard it before. Turns out it's derived from the Hebrew word "K'tziya", one of the spices included in the incense burned in the Temple in Jerusalem. The English name for this plant family is Cassia, of the cinnamon family. An unusual name for an unusually amazing lady. __________________ "Victory will come to us from the wombs of our women." - Houari Boumedienne, President of Algeria, Speech before the UN, 1974

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robbo180265 Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brighton, England.Party capital of the south Posts: 2,255 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	What a truly sweet woman. She must do so much for the familys of these poor servicemen - my heart goes out to her. I had a massive lump in my throat whilst watching that - thanks Swifty

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Syxx_Killer Admiral Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 2,387 Downloads: 21 Uploads: 0	That's really amazing.

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Von Tonner Seasoned Skipper Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 711 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	Such generosity of spirit - truly remarkable.

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fredbass Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Port Richey, Fl, USA Posts: 1,066 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Brought me to tears. There will be a special place in heaven for that special lady. __________________

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,257 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Very nice way to bring the talent of painting to help those that lost a son or daughter find peace. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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geetrue Cold War Boomer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Walla Walla Posts: 2,837 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I wish I could see it, but I am on dial-up ... Ya'll sound so encouraging on what this is ... In a few words what is it? __________________

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kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Politics is crap! My kind a woman Nah good on her, Shes blessed. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

07-08-07, 08:31 PM	#14
swifty Soundman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: S. Florida Posts: 141 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Here you go geetrue http://www.defenselink.mil/news/News...e.aspx?ID=2392