Seattle, Washington

Here is a very creative picture submitted by Tara Soto near Seattle.  It is a picture of Elle's work.  Thanks for your contribution!

Berlin Wall in Germany

Hi. This photo was taken with LCDR Pete Oldmixon at a piece of the Berlin Wall that is on Patch Barracks in Stuttgart Germany. The picture came from Jef Hill. Thanks for letting us be a part of this project. We will send it on from here. 

-Rebecca Oldmixon

Thanks Rebecca and Pete.  We love that our inspiration is reaching beyond the States!

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Thank you for your inspirational picture, Peter, Dorinda, Ianandra & Suki Komis

This is Annabelle's artwork in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  Santa Fe is the State Capital.  

Atlantic Beach, Florida

We would like to welcome our first dog pictures to the blog.  These pictures were taken of Sam's family in Florida.  The pictures are of Nan Chapin (Sam's Great Grandma), Charles Galloway (Sam's Grandpa), and Ben and Harold (dogs).  

Arroyo Grande, California

Thank you to the Smith family in Arroya Grande, California for submitting this festive picture of Josh's artwork.  

Bulletin Board Update

Here are two pictures showing the bulletin board that student's are updating in the 7th grade hallway.  It's awesome to see so our inspiration spreading to all edges of the nation (and beyond)! Keep up the good work into 2012 :) Thanks again for all your submissions!

-The INSPIRE Project

Dallas, Texas

Here is a picture of Joanne Blum with Michelle's artwork.  She sends her inspiration all the way from Dallas, Texas!

Sydney, Australia

This is a picture for Gordon Wheeler's project from three generations (his great Aunt, first and second cousins) in Sydney Australia.  

Thank you for this great picture all the way from down under!

Nelson, New Zealand

Kay Pastorius, Hannah's Great Aunt, sent this picture ALL THE WAY from New Zealand.  Thanks for contributing to our project, Kay!

Connecticut

Abby F's artwork is pictured above.  Diane Aquino took the first picture in the quant New England town of Chester, Connecticut.  

The second picture is of a group of music majors after their aural skills class.  It was taken at the Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut.  Thank you to Ben, Haley, Matt, Gayle, Morgan, Kim, Marcos, and Anthony for taking this picture!

San Diego, California

Hannah's artwork has been on the move in California.  Hannah's Aunt Mandy and Grandpa are picture first with the Cabrilla National Monument in San Diego.  Next are her cousins Gwen and Kendall in Balboa Park in San Diego.

Phenix City, Alabama

This artwork was created by Haley and submitted by her family in Phenix City, Alabama.  

Omaha, Nebraska

Lt. Commander Bill Reilein (US Navy) is Jeff Hill's uncle currently stationed at US Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, NE. 

Thank you for the awesome picture!

Westwood, New Jersey

Calista F.'s artwork arrived at its first stop in the postal journey at Auntie Victoria's house in New Jersey. On Election Day 2011, after voting, Victoria went to the next town of Westwood, NJ, to stand next to the 9/11 memorial. Westwood is about 25 miles from Manhattan. September 11, 2001 will always be a tragic and personally heart-wrenching day that will never be forgotten. More than 700 people from New Jersey alone perished on that day, including from these surrounding communities of Bergen County, such as Westwood.We also remember many heroic acts and expressions of patriotism. Calista's art is about peace. Ask yourself everyday, what small or great act of kindness can you do? No kind deeds are too small to help bring about true peace, even if it's just a smile. Thank you for including me, and I will now forward Calista's art to Georgia. Shalom!

Auntie Victoria

New Jersey

Kentucky

Ally C.'s artwork travelled across the Ohio River to Kentucky.  The Tweddells Family are pictured here.  

Lewisville, Texas

This picture of Logan's artwork was taken in Lewisville, Texas with Laurie Sounders.  Thanks for the contribution to the INSPIRE Project!

Hilliard, Ohio

This picture is from Sam Aaron’s uncle who is a Gulf War and Desert Storm Veteran. He served over a decade in the Air Force and is now retired Air Force, and living with his wife and 2 boys and a step-daughter in Hilliard, OH. September 11 is a day none of us will forget and we are sure to teach our children the importance of that day and to be proud of America.

Thank you,

Cathy Hart (Sam’s Aunt)

Illinois

Michelle F.'s artwork in seen here with Michelle Wieckowski in Illinois. 

Wapakoneta, Ohio

Ally's freedom message makes us remember Neil Armstrong from Wapakoneta was free to be the first from planet earth to set foot on the moon!

Rollie & Kay

Michigan

Kerri Lindroth sent Sophia's work from Michigan.  Thanks for the contribution to the INSPIRE Project. PEACE!

Colorado

John and Ann-Marie Hopper sent this inspiring picture from Colorado.  Annabelle's tribute art has been on the move!! 

Grand Canyon

Liam,

   Your artistic representation of the meaning to you of the events of 9-11-01 reminds me of the many brave and heroic acts of our professional first responders to protect our beautiful country on that day. As an ordinary citizen, I am inspired to make a difference in our country’s future every day by simple things, like remembering to reduce my carbon footprint and reaching out to others with random acts of kindness.

-Grandma and Grandpa from the Grand Canyon

Newport, Kentucky

Elle's artwork is featured in this adorable picture of Lenaya Speece and her family in Newport, Kentucky. Thanks for the contribution to the INSPIRE Project.  

Medina, Ohio

Josh P's artwork has been very busy inspiring people all across the country.  This time, Josh's art made it to Medina, Ohio (just south of Cleveland).  We are excited to see where it goes next!

New York

I'm Kevin McElvain, a grandson of Ally's grandparents' friends. Last year, when I was in 7th grade, I won a trip to New York City. My favorite part of the trip was visiting the 911 Museum. It was awesome

Florida

Mary's Grandma sent this picture in from Florida.  

Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee

Annabelle's artwork has been busy making appearances all over the country.  It has inspired the following people in their respective cities: 

Linda Delatorre, Author
New Orleans, LA

Valerie Wooley, Retired

Orange Beach, AL

 Cathy Berse, Artist

New Smyrna Beach, FL

Brenda Blalock, Retired Hair Dresser

Knoxville, TN 

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ally D. sent her picture to her grandparents' friend in Milwaukee, WI.

Ally's artwork reminds me of the men and women who sacrifice, so we can be free and safe today.

-Bob Reuss

Boston Harbor, Massachusetts

This is Christina's drawing in front of the Boston Harbor with the Boston skyline in the background. It is taken with her cousin Maggie Robertson in October 2011.

Liberty Township, Ohio

This picture of Mary Scheidler and Lauren C.'s artwork was taking in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Thank you for contributing to the INSPIRE Project.

Tuscan, Arizona

Tony's artwork was sent to Nick Pape in Tuscan, Arizona.  

West Virginia

Annabelle's artwork continued on it's inspirational journey by visiting her Aunt Janie and Uncle York in West Virginia.  

San Antonio, Texas

Jacob B.'s picture went to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Lackland is named "The Gateway to the Air Force", because most recruits start their military careers there keeping America SAFE. San Antonio, Texas is also the birthplace of Jacob.

Thank you for sharing this meaningful picture!

Glacier National Park

 Attached is our picture of contrasts…New York and Glacier National Park. Sam’s Great-Grandfather Marvin Aaron was one of many draftsmen who drafted the World Trade Center and made it possible to be erected. He was very proud of that accomplishment.

Regards,

Clyde Aaron

Back to Cincinnati!

Emily S.'s artwork made it around the country and back to Madeira.  Here is a picture of Emily, her mom, and her dad with her artwork.  Thank you for your positive impact on the INSPIRE Project Emily!

Saluda, North Carolina

Hannah's artwork visited her Grandma in North Carolina. She has a small cottage there.  Thank you for sharing this picture with us!

Brunswick, Ohio

This is a picture of Wendy Krupa with Brady's Inspire card. His patriotic card made her thankful for family and the special things our great country has to offer. She took this picture in Brunswick, OH (suburb of Cleveland) after spending the day at a pumpkin patch with her daughter Kelly Flick and granddaughters Nora and Maizy. Thank you for sharing your inspiration.