Calvin John Michalak from Ursa Illinois was one of my good friends who I had just heard passed away in a bad accident. Calvin was serving in the United States Army, stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas. He was previously stationed in Baumholder, Germany. He had such a big heart that he always worried about and took care of others before himself. Calvin was a person who truly lived his life. No matter what the circumstances: love, family, friends, play, work, and especially in service to his country. Calvin was always there for me and making me laugh. He was my buddy that I played basketball with, talked about cars, talked about the military, and had jam sessions in his car with. He will always be missed and never forgotten.
I was sitting in my U.S History class when I got a text from my mother that said "call me" I was confused because that’s not like my mom. I called her and I heard her say behind her weeping that Calvin passed away in a bad car accident. I couldn’t do it I just fell to the ground and bawled my eyes out and left school right away. I just …show more content…
I started it in class then had to take it to another class at hobby lobby to finish it since my teacher didn’t even know how to do it. I had to get the face shape just right so everyone knew who it was, the right skin tone, eye color, and his uniform. I spent four months on this painting and by the time I was done, it looked just like him! I have never been so proud of myself before so I asked if it was okay to put it in an art show. It won first place in two different art shows and I got to see the kids reactions to a "soldier". I went to finally give it to his mother and father but they didn’t seem to want it which broke my heart. I will never forget what his mother said: "oh it’s my baby its really Calvin". Today I still wish she would have excepted my painting but I have to understand why she