Yard Bench Redo- in Memory of Jason

I got this old yard bench for FREE! And finally I had a reason/theme to redo it.

A friend of mine that grew up on the same block as me was killed in a car accident this summer. And his family is having a benefit to raise money to pay for his funeral expenses. So they had asked me if I would make something and donate it for the silent auction. So I thought that something little wouldn't probably bring in a lot of money. But this bench may help! And it is kickoff season!

I had a feeling the wood would still be good after I sanded it down.

After Sanding..

I did apply a light coat of primer. Then once I started painting I didn't really care for the back metal piece.

So Decided it had to go! Unscrewed it and it was gone!

I taped it off before I spray painted the arms and legs.

I cut and screwed a board to the back, and this helped support it. Because it was pretty wobbly. And then hand painted the Husker logo.

In Memory of

Jason Robert Hawkins

• January 22, 1983 to June 20, 2013

This is Jason and his daughter.

I will always remember the great times we all had growing up. From bikes and skateboards, to sneakin over to Snyders Pond to fish.

Rest in Peace Bud!

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