Hi Joey,
Titled the “World War II Veterans Portrait Project” the free exhibit, is taking place at City Hall, in the Kyrouz Auditorium.
This is an inspiring project that was put together by Jason Grow, a prominent portrait photographer that we are so lucky to have in Gloucester! 59 WWII Veterans from Cape Ann will be featured; the portraits are all black-and-white and each 16 by 24 inches.
There are four women in these portraits and Jason admits that he wish he could have found more to represent. As the male soldiers were dubbed the “Greatest Generation”, I think that the women of the WWII era should be known as being from “The Gracious Generation”. These women fought hard in and out of the military. As a caregiver myself, I have seen so many of these women caring for their husbands. They do this with poise, dignity, and without ever complaining; women that all future generations should aspire to emulate.
Here are two photos of my father, Ralph Hendrickson, who will be one of the 59 honored in the display. One photo here shows him as a 19 year old just entering the army. The other is Ralph 81 years later, still a humble and grateful man.
Cheers to these fine men and women!
All the Best,
Cindy Hendrickson
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