Tribute to a fallen soldier at DVinfo.net

Christopher Lefchik · January 3rd, 2005, 10:39 AM

This is a short tribute I made for Charles Wilkins, a National Guard soldier killed in Iraq who worked in my Dad’s office in the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This was one of those projects that gets unexpectedly sprung on you one afternoon that has to be done by the next morning (in my case in time for the funeral). Many of you have probably had those. But it meant a lot to his family and I’m glad to have done it.

The video spread far beyond what I ever expected. Nearly one hundred DVDs were distributed throughout the FHWA, and the video was even shown to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta, who liked it enough to show it at his annual awards ceremony.

You can view the video on my web site. Opinions are always welcome.

Rick Bravo · January 3rd, 2005, 11:23 AM

I've done more than my share of these, many for personal friends...it is never easy.

Beautiful job, I'm sure he would have been proud.

RB

Christopher Lefchik · January 4th, 2005, 05:22 PM

Thank you. I really have been suprised by how moved people are by it.

Ken Beals · May 29th, 2005, 03:47 AM

Sobering. The actual voice message of Charles Wilkins must have touched family and loved ones .... Your tribute has moved me to introspect my own life.

Daniel Patton · May 29th, 2005, 08:35 PM

Well done.

Beautiful

Mike Cavanaugh · June 9th, 2005, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christopher Lefchik

Thank you. I really have been suprised by how moved people are by it.

Don't be suprised - it was incredibly powerful and moving. From a production standpoint there is not a single thing that could have been done differently - great job and given the timeframe, unbelieveable!

Bravo

Christopher Lefchik · June 18th, 2005, 08:30 PM

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate the feedback.

Colby Knight · June 18th, 2005, 08:52 PM

I opened this at work at made it thru the first 3 minutes. Barely.

I tried watching it at home and couldn't even make it thru the voice mail.

Maybe it was an emotional day or your tribute is that damn good.

Maybe both.

Regardless, fine work.

January 3rd, 2005, 10:39 AM	#1
Christopher Lefchik Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: US Posts: 1,152	Tribute to a fallen soldier This is a short tribute I made for Charles Wilkins, a National Guard soldier killed in Iraq who worked in my Dad’s office in the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This was one of those projects that gets unexpectedly sprung on you one afternoon that has to be done by the next morning (in my case in time for the funeral). Many of you have probably had those. But it meant a lot to his family and I’m glad to have done it. The video spread far beyond what I ever expected. Nearly one hundred DVDs were distributed throughout the FHWA, and the video was even shown to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Mineta, who liked it enough to show it at his annual awards ceremony. You can view the video on my web site. Opinions are always welcome.

January 3rd, 2005, 11:23 AM	#2
Rick Bravo Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 574	Haunting. I've done more than my share of these, many for personal friends...it is never easy. Beautiful job, I'm sure he would have been proud. RB __________________ "The future ain't what it used to be." Yogi Berra. www.rbravo.com

May 29th, 2005, 03:47 AM	#4
Ken Beals Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tempe, Az Posts: 172	Sobering. The actual voice message of Charles Wilkins must have touched family and loved ones .... Your tribute has moved me to introspect my own life. __________________ Mediocrity is a disease...

May 29th, 2005, 08:35 PM	#5
Daniel Patton Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 589	Well done. Beautiful __________________ Our eyes allow us to see the world - The lens allows others to see the world through our eyes. RED ONE #977

January 4th, 2005, 05:22 PM	#3
Christopher Lefchik Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: US Posts: 1,152	Thank you. I really have been suprised by how moved people are by it.

June 18th, 2005, 08:30 PM	#7
Christopher Lefchik Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: US Posts: 1,152	Thanks everyone, I really appreciate the feedback.

June 18th, 2005, 08:52 PM	#8
Colby Knight Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 111	I opened this at work at made it thru the first 3 minutes. Barely. I tried watching it at home and couldn't even make it thru the voice mail. Maybe it was an emotional day or your tribute is that damn good. Maybe both. Regardless, fine work.