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 Michael G. Reagan, a Marine Corps / Vietnam War veteran, is an internationally-recognized portrait artist who has assisted charities such as the Children's
Hospital and Regional Medical Centre raise over $10 million
through his drawn and donated autographed celebrity portraits.
As a portrait artist for more than 30 years, Reagan has drawn
approximately 10,000 portraits including over 1,500 portraits of
celebrities, professional athletes, U.S. presidents and other
heads of state.
Michael G. Reagan's patriotic noble
efforts started in 2004 . . . when he received a request
for a portrait from a wife who lost her husband in Iraq. After
completing the work, he donated the portrait to the family.
 He
was so moved by the experience that he decided to set aside
his thriving private practice to do portraits of every
serviceman and woman who lost their life in Afghanistan and Iraq.
He creates these portraits through the
Michael G. Reagan Portrait Foundation's
Fallen Heroes Project
... and only upon the request of the family based on pictures
they provide.
Michael G. Reagan does these portraits
out of love and respect for those who have given so much.
He does not charge the family or anyone else for these
portraits. To date, he has drawn over 2,500 of America's
fallen heroes for their families . . . as the above photo
illustrates.
Michael G. Reagan's goal is to do a portrait for every one of
the approximately 5,000 families who have lost a fallen hero if
they so choose.
He has been featured on many local news
stories as well as nationally on ABC news and talk radio. Based
on his dedication to Gold star families across the country,
Michael was named the recipient of the 2007 American Legion
Patriot Award.
See the video
that profiles Michael Reagan's
patriotic, noble efforts ... honoring the brave ones, who made
the ultimate sacrifice for our beloved USA!
As the father of a Marine veteran son, who served in Iraq and
came whisper close to a different return home, Michael Reagan's
wonderful portraits of fallen heroes grabbed me deeply with more
thoughts of "what if" . . . and tremendous sadness for the loved
ones of each fallen along with sincere gratitude, appreciation,
and pride of the ultimate price giving
by each one . . . that will always remain . . . Michael Reagan
is so very deserving of his recognition in Patriots Hall of Honor!
David G. Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder
Special Note: Michael G.
Reagan's portraits of celebrities, U.S. presidents and other
heads of state include... Pope John Paul II (currently hanging
in the Vatican); former Presidents Reagan, Carter, Ford, Nixon,
and Bush along with their first ladies; Bob Hope, Red Skelton, George
Burns, Opray Winfrey, Harrison Ford, Gregory
Peck, Joan Fontaine Ingrid Bergman, and Senator John Glenn. Michael Reagan has
also drawn all the Heisman Trophy winners; most of the NFL Hall
of Fame inductees; and, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Nolan Ryan,
and Mark Maguire.
Several of the heartfelt messages to Michael G. Reagan from
the fallen's loved ones...
Words can not say what our hearts feel. “Thank you” for the
wonderful work of art you did of our son. “It is Shane”! May God
bless your wonderful heart of kindness with His abundant
blessings... My family feels one does not have to know some one
personally to love them. When we looked at the portrait, we knew
we loved you dear kind sir, be blessed...
With appreciation
from our hearts,
Wendell, Ann, Jacob, Brandon, Raven &
Clay
Thank you Mike!
There is something about a true act of
kindness and love that spills over and moves beyond the one
heart it was meant to touch, it cannot be contained. It sparks
something in everyone it even remotely touches and creates
something greater than all of us. It creates hope. Something we
all desperately need during this time of war and tragedy. Hope,
faith in God, and belief in the good that lies in mankind, this
is truly what the world needs now. Your gift of love creates a
chain reaction of hope and caring that I see igniting within
everyone that hears about it. Thank you for igniting such a
spark by sharing your gift with me and with all the other
families who have lost a beloved soldier in this war on terror.
The loss of my brother has left me with so many questions,
wondering if his sacrifice was really going to make the
difference he hoped for and worth the incredible grief felt by
all my family, but most especially his child's loss of a father
now and in the coming years. While all is not resolved and the
pain from this loss continues, I do have hope. Hope, renewed
faith in God, and a stronger belief in the good that lies in
mankind was something I really needed right now. Today is a
better day.
Peace be with you,
Bea
Michael,
I need to call you Michael because I truly
believe you are Michael the Angel sent here by God. First you
had to suffer before you could heal others. As I read this
father's letter to you I knew in my heart that God had sent you
to comfort and heal others.
Each time I read a letter
from the family of a Fallen Hero I cry for them and I feel their
pain. Mostly I feel their love when they first look into the
eyes of their loved one that you so lovingly captured. As you
know I felt the same way. I pray for you every day and I thank
your wife for letting you be a part of so many peoples lives.
God Bless You
Shirley
Mr. Reagan,
We just returned last night from a trip to
Colorado and the young lady that was taking care of our house
put your package on the kitchen counter. I knew the minute I saw
the package that it was the picture of Michael. WOW! I cannot
describe the feelings that my husband and I had when we opened
the package. It was Michael looking at us with those sparkling
eyes and warm smile. You are truly a gifted artist and can
capture that special look that everyone has. Our family will
always treasure this work of art and I hope that you know that
you gave us back our Michael. I will have it matted and framed
to protect it and put it in a place of honor.
THANK YOU
FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS!
Duffy and Sandy Watson
(Mom to Michael Williams, Marine Lcpl, KIA 3-23-03)
Dear Michael,
Last night, Joe & Tina Norman traveled from
New York to deliver us the portrait of our son, that you made
for us. Michael, as I say what I am about to say to you, I want
you to know comes from my heart.
I opened our gift from
you and what I saw was absolutely breathtaking. We haven't seen
our son since his viewing on Nov. 25th, 2005, the night before
his funeral. Last night, we saw our son. Your portrait of JT
brought a room full of people to tears. Tears of saddness, and
somehow, tears of of joy. Joy is not something that we have felt
much of lately, but last night, we saw our son, and he was
finally back home with us.
Your talent, is such a gift. A
gift that you share generously to families who are feeling such
grief, such pain. We will never be able to thank you enough for
what you have given us. You are generous, and your heart is full
of love. We thank you and we love you for what you have done. If
there is ever anything that we could ever do for you, anything
at all, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Thank
you so very much Michael, You are a gift from God!
Peace &
Blessings,
Tony & Naomi Lucente and Family
Michael,
We recieved your portrait of our son Andrew
today in the mail. My first response was having to take a deep
breath and saying “Oh, My God.” The portrait is wonderful. You
especially ‘caught' the soul in my son's eyes [even the slight
crossing he had in his right eye], and his mischievous grin.
We will immediately get this professionally mounted. [Any
hints or warnings to keep it protected properly?]
Thank
you. I can't say that enough. You're doing a wonderful thing
here for us “Gold Star Families”
Sincerely, Mark Ehrlich
Mike:
I will pass out whatever information you want. I
tell everyone about you already. Whatever I can do to help, I am
there for you.
I treasure your portrait you made for me.
I have it in my office. I really need to hang it in our memorial
area in our family room, but I just can't stand to think of it
being so far away from me. This Christmas has been so extremely
hard for me. I put Jeremy's stocking up anyway and it remained
empty. I almost expected him to walk in the front door, he did
not. We visited his grave when his granddad was here. My other
two sons are here, one even went to IRAQ and just came back. I
was worried, they said that my sons did not have to go but he
did. Tim is in the NAVY and he deals with the helicopters. He
went over there for a little while and I did not know until he
came back. At least he came back!!!!! They both love the picture
your drew and are wanting it when I die. Until then, it is
MINE!!!! I love that picture so much.
I hope your
decision is what is good for you. GOD WILL REWARD you in
HEAVEN!!!!
Take care,
Debbie Drexler
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