This document describes a mural project by Dave Sopha, a member of the Kinsmen Club of Cambridge (Preston), to honor Canadian fallen heroes of the Afghanistan mission. Over the course of 15 months, Dave painted portraits of 142 soldiers who died. The mural will travel across Canada in 2011 to honor the sacrifices made by these soldiers. The Kinsmen Club is seeking financial support to make the mural tour a reality as a tribute sponsored by Kin Canada.

1. A SPECIAL PRESENTATION From Kinsmen Club of Cambridge (Preston), District One

2. Afghanistan 2010.... They Go To Defend Our Freedom.....

7. However Too Many Casualties Occur

9. Even The Innocent Are Affected ....

11. For Most Its A Happy Homecoming...

13. Unfortunately, Another Kind Of Homecoming .....

14. Ramp Ceremony, Kandahar

16. The bodies of Cpl. Mark McLaren, Pte. DemetriosDiplaros and Warrant Officer Robert Wilson being returned to Canada

18. Arrival at Trenton Air Force Base

26. Overwhelming Crowds Come To Pay Their Respects

28. Kin Dave Observes Procession

29. National War Cemetery, Ottawa

30. Honours Paid By The Highest Ranks

31. 140 Fallen Heroes By March 2010

41. The Last Two As Of March 2010

42. Sergeant John Wayne Faught1st Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, Edmonton, AlbertaJanuary 16, 2010

43. Corporal Joshua Caleb BakerThe Loyal Edmonton Regiment (4th Battalion PPCLI), Edmonton, AlbertaFebruary 12, 2010

44. Our Kin Family Has Been Personally Affected ...

45. Former Kin Kid Cpl Mark McClaren1st Battalion Royal Canadian RegimentDeceased5 Dec 2008 Kinsmen Club of Peterborough

46. Former Kin Kid Trooper Mark Wilson Royal Canadian Dragoons Deceased 7 Oct 2006 Kinsmen Club Of East London

47. Life Member Dave Sopha is a 29 year member of the Cambridge (Preston) Kinsmen

48. Because of his love for Kin … Dave has made countless artistic contributions to our Association…

49. In 1990, at the 70th Anniversary of Kin, he honoured Founder Hal Rogers with a commemorative painting

50. And now he wants to do something very special to honour the sacrifices made by the Canadian fallen heroes of the Afghanistan mission

51. In March 2009, a 50 ft long by 10 ft high canvas wall was erected at a new studio at Kin Canada Headquarters in Cambridge, Ontario

53. With the help of his many Kin friends like Kin Marty Makins of Hamilton Kinsmen Club

54. And His Fellow Kin From The Cambridge (Preston) Club Kin Richard Pigeau Kin Ed Wynette with Kin Dave Kin Randy Pigeau with Kin Dave

55. THECANVAS WALL IS FINALLY COMPLETED

56. And Then The Portrait Begins

58. The Steps To Painting Just One Face By Dave....

67. Trooper KarineBlais 12e Regt. Blinde du Canada

68. Five Months and 53 Faces Later.....

70. Dave talks about mural to one of many youth groups

74. And To Many Other Groups Stratford Kinsmen & Kinettes

75. A Visit From Founder Hal’s Daughter Diane Rogers

76. As Well As Many Service Clubs .... Like Kiwanis, Lions and Rotary

77. Cambridge Networking Group (June 2010)

78. Dave even receives visits from wounded soldiers like Chris, a wheel chair bound veteran of Afghanistan mission

79. 15 Months and 142 Faces Later.....

80. Portraits of Honour (June 2010)

81. When completed

82. This Special Tribute

83. Will Be Travelling Across Canada In The Summer of 2011

84. The Cambridge (Preston) Kinsmen & Kinettes ASK YOU TO HELP US TO HELP KIN DAVE HONOUR OUR FALLEN HEROES

85. Your Financial Support Is Needed To Make This Dream A Reality LET`S MAKE IT A REAL KIN CANADA PROJECT!

86. For More Information: Call 519-653-1920 ext 220 email: portraitsofhonour@bell.net Visit Our Blog At: www:portraitofhonour.net