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.

Hoboken, New Jersey

This photo of Mary's "Peace" artwork was taken in Hoboken, NJ looking across the Hudson River at the "Freedom Tower" being constructed in lower Manhattan. The tall dark building you see in the background is "One World Trade Center". As we're just past the 10th anniversary of Sept 11, 2001, seeing the progress of this building gives us cause for hope as our nation continues it's long, slow process of healing and restoration. I pray for those we lost in the terrorist attack, and for peace... every day. The artwork is on the way to Florida!

Love you,

Aunt Pamie

Nyack, New York

Port Orchard, Washington

Emily S's artwork made it across the country to Post, Orchard Washington.  In this picture, Michele Dudley is holding Emily's artwork.  

Alabama, Tennessee, AND Florida

Annabelle's artwork has been VERY busy.  It has made it's way from Cincinnati, to Alabama, Tennessee and Florida.  Thank you Pat Hopper for submitting these pictures!

Akron, Ohio

My name is Tom Kiehl. I live in Akron, Ohio and is a cousin of Ally's grandparents. The picture is of Ally's grandfather with his wife's Ford hot rod show car that lives in the city of Medina, Ohio. This is their enjoyment in life when not able to be around their grandchildren.  

South Carolina

Gordon's artwork began it's journey in South Carolina.  Patti Taylor submitted this picture (complete with beautiful palm trees) to show her inspiration.  

Montgomery, Ohio

Thank you Brit for this awesome idea and beautiful artwork! We will continue reading your class blog, it is very neat! Your class looks as if they are inspiring many people all over the USA! Thank you!

Cousin Angie and Katie 

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Tony's artwork was the first of the INSPIRE Project to make it to North Dakota.  This picture was taken by Tammy Knierim at the Grand Forks Air Force Base.  

Cleveland, Ohio

Michael Schlabig took this picture of Chris's artwork in downtown Cleveland, Ohio.  

Naperville, Illinois

Elaine and Charles Brown took this patriotic picture with Madison's artwork in their town of Naperville, Illinois. Naperville is a town of 150,000 people 30 miles west of Chicago. 

Moline, Illinois

Josh P.'s artwork continued on it's inspiration journey and landed with Joanne in Moline, Illinois.  Joanne said, ""My father was a disabled veteran from WWII so I appreciate all that the veterans give for our freedom." She took the picture with a John Deere tractor because her father worked there for many years. 

Mississippi River

Shannon Disbennett submitted this photo from the banks of the Mississippi River.  She included this message: 

"Josh's artwork reminds me that family is very important. I took his artwork to my hometown area of the Quad Cities and talked to my family about September 11th. On that day in 2001, we were all calling family members on the phone to check on each other since we lived in different cities across the country. We were very worried about my husband who was attending a meeting with the U.S. Navy near Washington D.C. that day. I was so relieved to hear his voice later in the morning and called family to let everyone know that he was OK."

Chicago, Illinois

Josh P's artwork is continuing on its inspirational journey to Chicago!  Valerie Ebel look the featured pictures to share her inspiration in the Windy City.  Thanks Valerie!

Madeira, Ohio

Ally C. sent her artwork to her Aunt Lana.  Thanks for being a part of our project!

Madeira, Ohio

Robby sent his artwork to his neighbor, Dr. Richard Jackson.  

Annapolis, Maryland

Ari's artwork is continuing to make it's way around the country. Next stop: Annapolis!  Here is the message her Aunt and Uncle sent with this picture:

We were thrilled to receive Ariel Krikorian's beautiful "Peace" artwork.  She cleverly integrated segments of various continents causing one to reflect on world peace, unity and harmony.

This picture of Uncle Mark was taken at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD with the Air Force and Navy rugby women's teams playing in the background.

Uncle Mark and Aunt Karen

Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Both Maddie and Brian sent their artwork to Pawleys Island.  Jeane Steele left these messages for them:

Maddie,

Your art work of inspiring words and pictures reminded me of what a wonderful country we live in with the strength and desire to move forward even after such a dark day in our nation's history as September 11, 2001.

Brian, 

Thank you for reminding me with your fine picture of the patriotism of the firefighters as they did their job and gave their lives rescuing those in the twin towers on September 11, 2001.