A very good friend of mine (we have known him for over 18 years now) just returned from his tour of Afghanistan and presented me with this absolutely amazing print. It is called Fallen Comrades (Task Force Afghanistan).
It is by Silvia Pecota (www.silviapecota.com) who has done some amazing works over the years dedicated to the Canadian Forces and more to The Canadian Army in general.
I was first exposed to her work during my tour of Bosnia-Herzegovina when I found a copy of a postcard she had made for the troops called “The True North Strong and Free” and was amazed at the technique used to create the images: combining oil painting with photography.
Silvia has been selected as an Artist for the Army (Canadian Forces Artist Program) and is apparently working on a book about the Canadian Soldier which I will definitely purchase when it becomes available.
Needless to say, the gift of this print had a very powerful and poignant effect on me. The detail is amazing on the print I have, if you take a close look (it was hard for me to see at first with the tears), but the helmet band on the soldiers kit left behind to convey the sense of a lost comrade, you can make out the date of 22-04-06 which is the date my brother was killed in action in Afghanistan.
August 26th, 2006 at 19:58
I would love to have a print of “Fallen Comrades Afghanistan”
Along with your brother Randy, my very dear friend Matthew Dinning was also killed in that incident.
If you could please send me info on how to purchase this print, I would luv it! All expenses to be paid by me of course.
All my Luv ‘n Prayers for you and all of your loved ones
December 21st, 2006 at 16:13
That looks really well done.
April 15th, 2007 at 22:46
Chris, having just come home from Afghanistan and on my way back, I think of you and your brother often. Especially on the 22nd. I played hockey with you last year and was gone so never got the chance to tell you how sorry I was. My boyfriend knew him very well as he is an MWO MP out of Petawawa and Matt was his. My son will be on tour with me and I like to hope that our fallen do their best to watch over the rest. I’m so proud of you and your brother.
August 27th, 2007 at 22:59
Hey All….I actually know Sylvia, she is a wonderful talented, beautiful fun person and artist. Her dedication to the troops is unwavering. Thank you all for what your familys do.
If you are interested please see her website sylviapecota.com for info on purchasing.
January 7th, 2008 at 10:00
Good Day;
As per our conversation in Afganistan (MSG) in June 2007. We talked about purchasing your prints on your website. But unfortunately when i visit your website, there is no idication for purchasing your prints. I would like to know where i can purchase your prints and also shipping cost for Chicoutimi, Quebec.
Thank you very much and HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Claude Richard