Each carving is a special creation. However, there are only a few that morph into way more than a cheese carving and become so much more. This Wounded Warrior project carving was just that; something beyond my wildest expectations.

Carved out of two 640-pound blocks of cheese, requiring more than 59 hours of hands on artistry and showcased just five blocks from the Pentagon at Harris Teeter in Washington, D.C., this life-sized sculpture captured the hearts of many. Young, old, service and non-service members, so many stopped to observe, snap a photo or share a story.

It went beyond a creative tribute - with all the branches listed and even a female marine featured - and became a living work of art that took shape in a lovely neighborhood grocery store on November 11, 2011 at 11 a.m.

To all or troops, thank-you for your service and sacrafice. It was an absolute honor to be the sculptor for such as special tribute.