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In this inspiring series, artist Phil Taylor paints America's fallen service members and hand-delivers their portraits to their family.

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1. Brandon Stout, U.S. Army, Specialist, Military Police

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Phil paints Army Specialist Brandon Stout from Michigan and learns of his dream of being a Military Chaplain and role with Military Police.

2. Bryan Burgess, U.S. Army, Staff Sergeant

22m

Phil focuses on a portrait of Army Staff Sergeant Bryan Burgess, a family man and soldier who was inspired to enlist by the events of 9/11.

3. James Layton, U.S. Navy, Petty Officer 3rd Class, Hospital Corpsman

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Phil works on a painting of Navy Corpsman James Layton, who was killed in Afghanistan while tending to the wounds of an injured Marine.

4. Sean Carson, U.S. Navy, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class

22m

Phil paints Navy EOD Technician Sean Carson and learns of his dangerous work diffusing explosive devices and his love for his little girl.

5. Derek Argel, U.S. Air Force, Captain, Combat Controller

22m

Phil paints Captain Derek Argel, an Air Force Combat Controller, and sees what drove the gifted athlete to train with elite Special Forces.

6. Erik Kristensen, U.S. Navy SEAL, Lieutenant Commander

22m

Phil captures the spirit of Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander Erik Kristensen, who died during the mission depicted in Lone Survivor.

7. Marc Lee, U.S. Navy SEAL, Petty Officer 2nd Class

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Phil's portrait is of Navy SEAL Marc Lee, and he presents his work to the hero's mother and brother at an emotional ceremony in Texas.

8. Leslie H. Sabo, Jr., U.S. Army, Specialist Four, Medal of Honor Recipient

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Phil paints Medal of Honor recipient Army Specialist Leslie H. Sabo Jr. after meeting the fearless soldier's family and Vietnam comrades.

9. Alex Jimenez, U.S. Army, Staff Sergeant

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Phil portrays Army Staff Sergeant Alex Jimenez after learning about the hero's Dominican heritage and the influence of 9/11 on his life.

10. James Steel, U.S. Air Force, Captain, F-16 Pilot

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Phil paints Air Force Captain James Steel, a high-achieving Airman, and presents the portrait at the family home in time for Christmas.