"It's an honor to be in this profession, and a blessing to be able to create art that expresses how I feel about it.
Be safe, everyone."

Firefighter Allan Albaitis
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue

Any one who is willing to stand on the wall for me and my loved ones is a HERO to me. One who is able to visually portray that dedication I admire deeply. Your skill as a Firefighter and your talent as an artist are a rare combination and a blessing to all. Thank you for creating a web site so that all who see it will have a greater appreciation for their own ‘WATCHMEN ON THE WALL'.

Ellen

Dear Allan,

It is not easy for me to put into words what your work means to me. Being a wife and daughter of FireFighters I have learned that my time with either may be cut short. I treasure everyday that I have with them and let them know how proud I am of what they have chosen to do. Just like I am proud of the men and women all over the world that puts their lives on the line to save others.

You seem like the type of person that shares in my husbands opinion that "IT'S NOT A JOB, IT'S A WAY OF LIFE".

You will be in my thoughts every day and I pray God will keep you safe so that you can continue to do your calling in both FireFighting and as an artist.

Sincerely,
Lee-Ann Bradt

Hi Allan,

My name is Merritt Pratt and I am the Fire Chief for NASA-JSC White Sands Test Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

We are entering a new era of flight hardware testing at our facility that has seen Apollo and Lunar Landers, and now work for the International Space Station. I look forward to obtaining a copy of Millennium Challenge to hang prominently in our station here at WSTF.

A sincere, thank you from all of us here for capturing the firefighters "spirit" in your work.

Merritt L. Pratt, Fire Chief
NASA White Sands Test Facility

Hello Allan,

I'm Tony Johnson, the guy you spoke to on Tuesday from Our Designs, Inc. I just got a chance to dial into your site. Your work is fantastic. We like Guardians so much that we not only want to put it in our next catalog, but we would like to make it our cover shot.

As I mentioned, we are finished with product selection and are into photography for the next 3 issues, but we are willing to make room for this print.

Please call or e-mail at your earliest convenience.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Tony

Dear Mr. Albaitis,

My name is Deb Pittman, & I live in Kingsport, TN. I saw an interview with you on our channel 5 news yesterday (3-10-99) & I just had to let you know that what you are doing is not only a God given talent, but also it's so wonderful to know there is someone paying tribute to the wonderful men & women who serve & protect. My husband is an over the road truck driver but he used to be a volunteer firefighter. My dad was a volunteer firefighter, & my biological father was a policeman for 35 years.

The same people served in the armed forces & I want you to know how proud I am of you & everyone else who has this type of job to do.

Thanks again, God bless you & all the guardian angels of the world!

Sincereley ,
Deb Pittman

Dear Allan,

A friend of mine suggested I visit your web site. I must say I was actually moved. Not by just the quality of the illustrations, but the thought and spirit that went into each image.

I'm not ordering at this time, but wanted you to know, you have a great talent, and hope you continue providing your insight and vision for a long time.

Geoff Jenkins Art Director The Creative Group

Dear Allan,

I was watching the news at noon today, and they had a small piece about the art that you do, and your web page address. I've been looking through your site, and reading what you had to say about each painting that you've done, and I'm in awe. I have always had so much respect for people like you who risk their lives to help others. I was literally moved to tears by your paintings. I was especially moved by "guardians". I believe with my whole heart in what you say about spiritual beings being here to guide and assist us. I used to believe, that we walked this life alone, and that we were totally in charge of our lives, and our destiny. Things have happened in my life though that have made me believe in god, and in these guides that are here to help us. I also believe in human guardians. People like you who put their lives on the line to help others. So, although you haven't physically touched my life, you have emotionally touched my life, and I thank you for that.

Have a wonderful day..

God Bless..

Jeanne

Your artwork is wonderful and moving. My father in law died while in the line of duty on August 25,1996 and was added to the wall in Emmitsburgh. It is so nice to see your work. It is an inspiration to us all. Best of luck to you and god bless.

Rod and Suzie Gray, Las Vegas

Dear Allan,

I am a firefighter/Paramedic from Southington, Ohio. I enjoy firefighter prints very much and I do have to say your's are the best I've seen yet. I think you are a very good artist , and hope you keep up the great work. Thanx for the respect of firefighting you portray in your prints.

Thanks,

Bryan Iceman
F.F./EMT-P

Dear Mr. Albaitis,

I received an Artists copy of Guardians as a Christmas gift from my wife. I cannot begin to express in words the rush of emotion this work provokes in me. You froze a moment of power, danger, hope and faith for me to revisit again and again. And in all the activity you still managed to humanize your Earthly heroes with a touch of humor.... ...who has the "Alien" helmet? You? Or a friend perhaps?

I know every firefighter in my Department will want to spend a few moments looking over this work. Please include me in any mailing list you may have, as I look forward to subsequent works from you.

Regards,

Terry Dinerman (Firefighter/EMT - Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department)

Your art is simply incredible.These pictures touch my heart deeply. My son is a Marine Firefighter in San Diego. I am extremely proud of who he is and what he does. These pictures are so powerful and true. When I can save up some money I will buy for him and & I . God bless the gift he has given you.

Sincerely,

A proud father of Marine Firefighter
Tim Morgan

ABSOLUTELY beautiful, technically and spiritually. Even these small thumbnails are incredibly moving.

BRAVO!!

Theresa

Sir,

For the past year and a half I have used your Return to Glory as my desktop wallpaper, hoping to some day own one of my own. As a former US Marine serving as a crash fire rescue crewman, this print pushed all my buttons.

Over a year ago when one of my Staff Sergeants retired we bought him a Return to Glory print, had it framed and put some salutations on a nice brass plate underneath. The man broke down to tears in front of us all and was moved to being speechless. I myself cried that day as the impact of symbolism hit home. I am now a federal firefighter in Maine and my wife and I are buying our first home. As a house warming gift she suprised me with one of your Return to Glory artist proofs and I must say it is the most prized possession of mine. It hangs in a place of honor amongst my father's USMC momentos my own USMC achievements and my fire antiques and collectibles.

Never has any one piece of art, or book, or film, or anything ever touched me to my core as this print has. Your work inspires me daily and fills me with pride to be a "Soldier," a "Warrior" and a "Protector." Stay Safe and may God bless you.

Semper Fidelis,

Robert Cole III
NAS Brunswick Fire Crash Rescue

Allan,

I got the message that you called to let me know about the shipping delay, and I received the posters today in good condition. I would like to thank you again for your excellent customer service. I would have been satisfied if you just asked me to return the damaged poster and sent a replacement, but you went above and beyond what I expected. I wish more businesses had the same mentality as you. I will highly recommend you to any other firefighters or potential customers that I know and I look forward to doing business with you in the future.

Thanks,

Sean Casey