I was recently honored by having two of my pieces put on permanent display in the veterans art gallery at the
John D. Dingell  VA Medical in Detroit.
I guess I'm not just another pretty face anymore, so I thought I'd share.
The painting " Niagara at Night" is in memory of my dear friend Jimmy Heinzleman who was tragically taken by a stroke at 36 years young.
The collage "Vietnam Remembered" is a best in category work from this years VA art competition.
The art therapist wanted it for the gallery because it is such a "strong, powerful piece".
Of course being unable to accept a compliment I said, "If I'd realized that I would have used deodorant instead of rubber cement."
That got a blank look from her, but I know she loves me anyway.

Steve Kirkland
Light Horse Operations Sergeant

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