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Dean Baer

Artist Dean Baer
"To have one image benefit
so many – words cannot fully describe what this means to me. It continues to be a great source of inspiration."
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Ross Austin

Ross Austen,
an injured Royal Marine, completed the Marine Corps Marathon in a wheelchair and on crutches. The original
Side by Side painting was presented to Ross.
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Side by Side

British and Danish
fit and wounded participants continue the spirit of Side by Side by joining Team Azalea Charities for the Marine Corps Marathon to raise funds for Allied wounded. Read more...

Frank Buckles

Frank Buckles
at 108-years old, was the last remaining World War I Vet. He was honored
with the presentation of a Side-by Side print by British official. Read more...

Side by Side
honoring the partnership between the armed forces of the US and UK

Commissioned by Azalea Charities, the Side by Side image has traveled the world to spread the message of Aid for Wounded Warriors.  From its 2008 introduction during a formal event at the British Embassy, prints of Side-by-Side now hang in tents of military personnel deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan to show our troops that they are not forgotten, and on the walls of VA hospitals to inspire wounded warriors.  The original painting is owned by Ross Austin, a print was presented to Frank Buckles, then the oldest survivor of World War I, and copies are owned by supporters of Aid for Wounded Warriors internationally.  With the introduction of Side by Side wine, we look forward to connecting with supporters who will join us in our mission of helping wounded warriors and their families. 

 Side by Side

Side by Side

“Beyond the strategic relationship, so many of us from both nations have fought literally side by side, that this modern relationship between the US and UK military means a great deal to us.  It has a depth and an emotion to it that is profound... “ 

British Major General Phil Jones
at the unveling of Side by Side
October 9, 2008
The British Embassy
Washington DC

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Commemorative Painting Series

As part of our commitment to honor our wounded heroes, Azalea Charities has worked with Dean Baer, nationally known artist and Air Force veteran, to create a series of original paintings. These works commemorate US warriors and the partnerships with other nations formed to fight the war on terror. Azalea Charities sells the paintings, prints and note cards to raise funds for Aid for Wounded Warriors.

Proud Warrior, the first of this series of paintings was commissioned by Azalea Charities to acknowledge wounded warriors all over the world.

Side by Side honors the partnership between the armed forces of the US and UK.

Proud Warrior


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