An artist and jewelry designer who over the years has created designs "that promote God's Kingdom" has announced a national plan to financially assist the children and families of soldiers who gave their lives in the line of duty.
Michael Letney of Tulsa, Okla., has created a special framed sculpture coin bearing the image of a helmet, rifle and boot that has become the symbol of the fallen soldier in the war on terror.
"Americans, whether they agree with the war or not, love their soldiers," said Letney, founder of the group "Sacrifice for Freedom."
"As an artist, I wanted to give something back to those who gave their lives for our freedom. That's why I designed these memorials of gratitude for the families of those who served with such valor."
The memorial will be sent to donors of $100, as well as to the families of America's fallen soldiers.
Letney proclaims on his site: "We are not building a memorial to put in a park. We have built a memorial that can go into the living room of the family of every fallen soldier so that we can show them that we appreciate the sacrifice that they have made for us and for our country."
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