With Courage

36 x 48 With Courage captures a moment that is both deeply personal and profoundly national—a young child receiving the folded flag of a fallen soldier. This is not a depiction of battle, but of what remains after. Of sacrifice carried forward. Of legacy placed, quite literally, into the hands of the next generation. The work holds a quiet intensity. Through restrained yet expressive brushwork, it reflects the emotional weight of the moment—the intersection of loss, honor, and enduring love. The courage represented here is not only that of the soldier, but of the family who carries that sacrifice forward. At 36 x 48 inches, the scale allows the viewer to fully enter the scene, creating an experience that is both intimate and monumental. It is a piece that commands presence not through volume, but through meaning. This painting stands as a tribute to Gold Star families and to the enduring cost of service—an acknowledgment that courage does not end on the battlefield.