This was a display at today's funeral for Dad.
In his later years, even with dementia, he worked and kept busy. An electrician by trade, his passion was leatherwork.
In his last ten years, he made over 350 belts. All handstitched.
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I am sorry for your loss. But...that is pretty cool. What are you going to do with them?
They were at the funeral for friends and family to take a souvenir and later make a donation to a local annual cancer awareness event called Haying in the 30s.
Wow...that's even cooler than I expected to hear. I carry the 1934 silver dollar my grandfather gave me ~35 years ago in my pocket daily. It's a joy/comfort to have these small mementos--to be able to touch what they once touched. "If we don't [actively] remember...well, then we'll forget."
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your father was really an exceptional man!
GJ Dad. Godspeed.
Oh wow!
Those are beautiful!
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Yes they are and hand stitched is insane work. Respect for the hard working man.
🔥🤙PoW ! RiP 🙏
Deepest condolences. His work is prolific and amazing!
My condolences, Rex 🫶
His Proof of Work remains eternal, embedded in the lessons he taught you. These lessons ignite the ambitious creativity you now possess, destined to be passed on to your sons.