Childhood is something near and precious to everyone. Parents caring for their children and watching them grow. Children growing and creating memories that will last them a lifetime. It's a cyclical motion for us all. This project involved so much more than a simple t-shirt and koozie design. I was tasked with honoring the life of a childhood friend and neighbor from which of whom I had matured with, learned how to rollerblade from, run around with as a kid and had grown to love his family much like my very own. I was flattered to be asked by the Edwards' family to create and design something that would capture their appreciation for the St. Johns River as well as the activities they enjoyed sharing with JR. I can't describe how fortunate I am to know this family and what a blessing it has been to grow up around them. This will always be a project that I will refer to as one of the most emotional pieces that I have designed and one that is completely unforgettable.