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In an effort to keep things
up to date, I have added this section which will include anything
new. Please come here to see what has been added to any of the
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Caleb's Birthday
It has been another year, and it is Caleb's birthday again. I can say with
all honesty that it does not get any better. Yes, I move on with my life,
but I am caught up now and again, and I sit and wonder what Caleb would
have been doing now were he still here. I dreamt of Caleb several days
ago. Up to that point I had never dreamed of him. Is that bad? I don't
know. But he was young, younger than I remembered him, and he was
sleeping. He stirred when I approached, and looked at me. And all he asked
was for me to cover him up.
Caleb's Birthday
Today would have been Caleb's 23rd birthday. Myself and my family
are trying to move forward, but it is a difficult road. I chose
to do this site so that I could show everyone just what kind
of person my brother was. It has helped me cope in my own way
and so I offer another update to the works herein. I have added
some more artwork as that was Caleb's bread and butter. Some
sections have yet to be completed, but rest assured they will
come in good time.
You may click on their names to read the scholarship submission
essays from Stewart Sineath
and Tyler Wolff.
CALEB DOWD SCHOLARSHIPS
These two scholarships of equal and generous sums are comprised
of donations from students, faculty, family and friends.
A peer review process was set up in which advanced painting
students were asked to select and write about two classmates
who typified Caleb Dowd characteristics.
As I understand it, this idea was put forth in part by Caleb's
parents, and seems a very appropriate way to honor this fine
and talented young man. It is good to have Caleb's mother Kate
and brother Abraham in our guests of honor seats this evening.
Two students received a clear vote preference.
Their fellow students felt they shared the following dominant
Dowd characteristics: (1) consistent hard work; (2) creative
improvement; and (3) kindness to others. I night add a sense
of humor was also mentioned.
Painting and drawing faculty concurred with the student's preferences.
I would like to congratulate the two following recipients and
ask them to please come forward to receive their award certificates,
awards and letters of acknowledgement.
Stewart Sineath and Tyler Wolff
First and foremost, I would like to let everyone
know that Caleb's site has been hit over 160 times. I cannot
even begin to tell you how this makes me feel. I sent an email
to 60 people and almost triple that amount have looked at the
site. That means people are telling their friends about it.
It is very gratifying that so many people are interested in
my brother's life and work. So, tell everyone. Show this site
to anyone you think might like to see it.
You can also send me comments. Feel free to email me at bazookaman@triad.rr.com.
I have included comments and letters on the following pages
that I have received regarding this site. I thought I should
share them with everyone.
Also, some of you may have noticed the site is a bit different.
It has taken a while but I thought there should be more color.
This site is a celebration of my brother-a place where people
can see what he accomplished in his short time on this planet.
So, I changed a few things. Nothing major. I just think it's
more vibrant. Just like he was.
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