Robert Michalak of Redmond, who served in the United States Army, is of Polish descent and keeps in close touch with his family in that country and has visited them many times.

After meeting Michael Reagan of the Fallen Heroes Project, in which he draws portraits from photographs of U.S. soldiers who died in Iraq and Afghanistan, Michalak asked the artist if he would like to honor Polish soldiers in the project. That wish has become a reality.

If people would to make a donation online, visit www.fallenheroesproject.org or mail a check to The Michael G. Reagan Portrait Foundation, 7106 175th Place S.W., Edmonds, WA 98026. Indicate on the check if you would like your funds to go to the Polish Fallen Heroes Project.