I painted this portrait of Vietnam Veteran Steve Tamashiro. I was impressed with his selfless dedication to duty, honor and country. He has also served his local community as a fireman for the past 37 years. Mr. Tamashiro has seen four of his seven children serve in the armed forces as well.

I met Mr. Tamashiro last year with a fellow veteran, Bennett Traylor at a local restaurant for Veterans Day. Steve’s story was so inspiring that I was motivated to paint his portrait and asked if he would be willing for me to do that and he accepted.

After painting the portrait, I was honored to make the presentation to him at the Spokane VA Medical Center.

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Veteran Military Service Profile

Steven I. Tamashiro

Service: U.S. Army

Dates Served:  1 Apr 69 – 1 Mar 71

Rank:  E-4

Awards/Medals:  Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service medal

MOS:  93FO – Artillery/Meteorology

War:  Vietnam

Unit:  173^rd Airborne (AOO), Bong Son Province, Vietnam