Request a Portrait

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION
NOTE: The American Fallen Soldiers Project is only accepting Portrait Applications for military service members who have died during combat or from combat related injuries.
We are able to fulfill a limited number of Portrait Applications. A completed application does not guarantee a portrait will be produced.
Artist Phil Taylor spends a great deal of time on each fallen hero’s portrait, getting to know their story and the family in order to produce the highest quality portrait we can offer. With a maximum of 40 portraits and presentations provided each year, our current backlog is significant. Please submit your application with this in mind.
We realize this is a very intimate process so please know that all information you provide is confidential and never shared with anyone outside our organization without your permission. This simple application provides us the information we need to serve you to the best of our ability.
Below are a few important points before beginning:
1. Portrait applications may be submitted by the immediate family or a family representative.
2. The original portrait is provided to immediate family members only; ie. parent, child, sibling or spouse of the fallen service member. Canvas reproductions and photo prints are available for comrades, friends, dedications, memorials, etc. To order additional prints CLICK HERE
3. Your portrait application being accepted depends very heavily on the quality of photographs submitted. We are unable to paint from low quality photos. If you are unsure of the quality we recommend completing the application with your photos attached and we will notify you if we are unable to proceed with the photos provided.
4. Carefully review your application before submitting. Incomplete or incorrect information will delay or may disqualify your application.
5. The acceptance of your portrait application is based on the guidelines listed, as well as the funding limitations of our organization.
6. If you have additional questions about the portrait application process CLICK HERE
Begin the portrait request process by clicking the Next button below.

Applicant Information
Applicant Name*
First Last
Relationship to Fallen Hero*
Not a Family Member?*
Please explain your relation to the family.
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Email*
Phone*
How did you hear about us?*
Recommended by a friend*
Please share their name
Recommended by a Gold Star Family*
Please share their name
Attended an event*
Name or location of event
Other*
Please explain
Are you the portrait recipient?*
- Yes
- No
Recipient Name*
First Last
Relationship to Fallen Hero*
Recipient Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Recipient Phone*
Recipient Email*

Additional Information
How did your Hero pass?*
- Killed in Action or Combat Related
- Died during Training
- Non-Combat Related Death
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. With our sincere apologies, due to the number of portrait applications we have on request, we are currently only accepting applications for military service members who have died during combat or from combat related injuries. You may continue this application, but please know that we will most likely be unable to accept your request. We’re very sorry for any distress this may cause you, and we hope that you’ll be able to locate another artist who will be able to complete a portrait of your loved one.
Location of casualty?*
What were the color of your Hero's eyes?*
Was your hero married?*
- Yes
- No
Spouses name
Please add spouses name
Did your hero have any children?*
- Yes
- No
Children's names
To the best of your ability, please provide their names and ages
Did your hero have any siblings?*
- Yes
- No
Siblings's names
To the best of your ability, please provide their names and ages
Please provide the parent's names of your hero.
Can you share any information regarding the circumstances of your loved one's passing?*
What would you like us to know about your fallen hero?*
This can be about who they were as an individual, the impact they made through their life, their passion, hobbies, family, etc.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS
- Submit photos that you would want to represent your loved one for a lifetime.
- Images submitted do not have to be of your hero in military dress, but rather should be photos that show his features, smile, or a favorite expression.
- Your photos do not have to be of your hero individually, but can be of him with multiple people. If the resolution is high enough, we are able to enlarge the image of your loved one from any photo.
- View the Gallery for photo examples.
- In most cases we cannot remove goggles, hats, glasses, etc. as this may distort the final portrait result.
- DO NOT MAIL ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS! Original photographs can be professionally scanned at any photo store or office supply and should be scanned at 300 dpi or higher.
- If you have favorite photos let us know, however; the artist will choose the photo to be used for the portrait.
We require a minimum of 3 to 5 high-resolution quality photos that show your hero's face clearly and up-close. The clarity of the photo is very important for the completion of the portrait, as it is the reference for the artist to capture their facial characteristics and personality. Your portrait will be chosen from one of the pictures you submit and not a compilation of the photos.
If you have a web-based photo bucket or website honoring your hero, please share the link with us for access to additional photos.
Picture 1 Upload*
Picture 2 Upload*
Picture 3 Upload*
Picture 4 Upload
Picture 5 Upload
- Additional pictures can be emailed to info@americanfallensoldiers.com
ADDITIONAL PRINTS OF THE ORIGINAL PORTRAIT
- A supply of 5x7 and 8x10 photo prints of the portrait are provided to the recipient family at the portrait presentation. These can be easily reordered (free of charge) on our website when more are needed.
- Canvas reproductions are available for immediate family members, such as spouse, parents, siblings or children, who are not receiving the original portrait. If you would like to request a canvas reproduction please emailinfo@americanfallensoldiers.com

Portrait Application

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Fallen Hero Information

Applicant Information

Additional Information

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS

ADDITIONAL PRINTS OF THE ORIGINAL PORTRAIT