The Art of Peter Damon (wounded Iraq war vet)

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The Art of Peter Damon

Yesterday, Senator John Kerry viewed Iraqi War veteran Peter Damon’s artwork which is on display in our nation’s capitol. The Senator has invited Damon to display his artwork in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington all week. Damon, a Sergeant in the Massachusetts Army National Guard, lost both of his hands in Iraq in 2003.

“Sergeant Damon’s work is amazing. It’s well beyond inspirational to think that after losing both of his hands in Iraq, Peter didn’t give up and he pushed himself through rehabilitation and today produces these incredible paintings. For anyone who has ever been discouraged or demoralized by life’s ups and downs, Peter is a living, breathing lesson about finding goodness and beauty in the face of loss. I’m happy to have played some small role in bringing him to Washington so that he can share his artwork with the Senate. Peter and thousands of veterans like him in the Wounded Warrior Project embody the strength of the human spirit, and they are reminders to all of us about what this Veterans Day is all about,” said Senator Kerry.

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Damon and his wife opened an art gallery in Middleborough, where his work is on display all year.



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1. What a wonderful tribute to hope amongst all the ugliness of Bushworld.

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2. Those pictures are really beautiful

They would be impressive even if he had never been injured, that he does them as he is is absolutely amazing. Thank you for the link to the photographs. It is great that Senator Kerry thought to get them exposure in this week before veterans day. Damon is inspiring and amazing.

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3. Can't help but be sad that this type of thread merits little attention here.

too sad.