Ben H

Hey all,

I came across the shell casings from my dads funeral and thought it would be kinda cool to display them, maybe just 6 or 7. Not all 21 where found out of the grass.

I'm thinking like a tappered bed for them to lay in, I'm not real sure.

Any thoughts ol' wise one's.

weirdbeard

You could also place them upside down on small dowels placed evenly or at random angles.
Was your dad a cop or something?
I am sorry.
Dieing is as natural as living, but when its your loved one it does not seem that way.

Ben H

No, he was in the Air Force as a young man. We he died i thought it would be nice to have the 21 gun and all.

I was also thinking of combining his flag and shells, but really can't come up with anything.

Rick Cichon

Ben,
Sorry about your dad. Here's an idea I have.Make the triangular frame as normal but add on to the bottom a rectangular piece large enough for the seven shells,any medals,ribbons or awards.Sometimes the flag comes with a letter stating when and where it was flown.Air Force color is blue so put some blue felt as a background.Don't forget unit insignias.Just some ideas.Good luck and let us see what you come up with. Rick

sweensdv

Ben, what about something like this?

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Ben H

That might work, with a little twist of my own.