About Anthony
Anthony started XVII carvings as a way remember 17 Marines he served with in Afghanistan that never came home. He has hand carved 16 of 17 battlefield cross and hand delivered each one to a gold star families from that deployment. He describes his work on Memorial Day 2018 as;
"What I’ve taken upon myself to do with the Carvings. Is the best way for me to express to the families that indeed, their Sons are remembered.
From the first delivery to the most recent. Out of the original XVII I’ve traveled over 27,581 miles. Countless hours on the road, sleeping in the truck at rest stops, or in grimy hotels. Hours upon hours behind the saw, in the blistering heat, rain or even cold till my fingers go numb.
All for a single moment.
To stand face to face with the Gold Star Families, and express my Sincere Thank You’s/Gratitude.
From Log to finished piece, 16 are completed and delivered. Out of the 16. I’ve been welcomed and Honored to be able to carry the carving into the homes of the Gold Star Families."
Anthony is a retired Marine K9 Handler that now lives near Tulsa with his retired partner, Allie
"What I’ve taken upon myself to do with the Carvings. Is the best way for me to express to the families that indeed, their Sons are remembered.
From the first delivery to the most recent. Out of the original XVII I’ve traveled over 27,581 miles. Countless hours on the road, sleeping in the truck at rest stops, or in grimy hotels. Hours upon hours behind the saw, in the blistering heat, rain or even cold till my fingers go numb.
All for a single moment.
To stand face to face with the Gold Star Families, and express my Sincere Thank You’s/Gratitude.
From Log to finished piece, 16 are completed and delivered. Out of the 16. I’ve been welcomed and Honored to be able to carry the carving into the homes of the Gold Star Families."
Anthony is a retired Marine K9 Handler that now lives near Tulsa with his retired partner, Allie