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Hey everyone, as you all know from my last posting of the chest, I am on my way back to Sea and soon to close down shop. I just wanted to post the final product of this retirement chest w/ shadow box inset. It was construct from my own design out of Hickory and Ash. The removable bottom is Spanish Cedar. I was not able to inset all the decorations for the retiring Senior Chief as his household goods were about to be shipped out and he wanted it on the truck. Anyway, I hope you like it and I can't wait to return with new items in a couple of years. I will always be own when I am not out steaming the open waters, but unfornuately I will be without a shop. See all of you soon.

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Great piece I'm sure it will be well used and deeply appreciated. Take good care!
 

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Pat, USS Fort McHenry LSD 43 out of Little Creek Va. Be there 3 years.
 

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Thanks for your service and thanks for posting this beautiful project.
 

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Wonderful gift, another beautiful project. Will miss your terrific projects, take care.
 

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Very nice Billy. Looks very sharp. I am sure your Senior Chief will really love your work. Good luck sailing and hope to hear from you again when time permits.
 

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Great looking chest and we wish you well. Keep safe and thanks for protecting our freedom. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing your works of art on your return…... I salute you.
 

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Superb design , construction and finish. Well done sir!!
 

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I like the design and the woodgrain pattern.
 

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God Speed and nice chest
 

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Beautiful Chest, Good luck on your tour.
 

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SeniorChief,

Excellent work. Sacrifice is an easy word to say, but a hard thing to do. I hope you will find a moment every once in a while to check back in to this community for a monetary distraction from the serious and necessary work that you do to keep the rest of us safe. Thank you for your service and be safe.

Mike
 

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Nice work, I am going to miss you try to login to say hello if you can. God speed.
 

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Really fine work and pleasing design.
I wish you the best on your tour, a save return and thank you for your service to the nation.
 

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Senior Chief that is a 4.0 job Sailor. Great looking chest.

Don't mean this in a negative way - I sincerely appreciate your service, but what a difference from the time I was discharged from the Navy in 1967. I was a Navy Corpsman and was shocked when I returned to the States to find that most people (not all) did not appreciate the valuable contributions that the Military personnel had made to their freedom. It's very rewarding today to see the sense of Patriotism and Appreciation displayed for the sacrifices made by our Servicemen and women.

Anchors Away my Boy and stay safe!
 

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Exceptional job Chief !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

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Looking foward to seeing you back in the
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Best of luck at sea.
 

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Great looking chest. You did a beautiful job on it. Thank you for serving your country. May God watch over you and protect you.

God Bless
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Senior Chief - great job on the retirement chest. It's a wonderful design and executed perfectly. Thanks for your service and take care out there! We need your service, but we also need you back in one piece to teach the next generation of sailors a thing or two!
 
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