Tattoo of the Week - February 26, 2008

Editor's Note:  The inspiration for this tattoo is from a painting by the remarkable artist, & firefighter, Allan Albaitis. The painting is entitled 'Guardians II - Sunrise'; to purchase a print visit Allan's site at FireArt.com.

John Longmire

Country: United States

State: Florida

Fire Dept: AFD

Year Started in Fire Service: 1999

Rank: Lieutenant

Description: This picture was in the time frame of 1969, the year I was born. I liked the old timers up in the clouds looking over the fire fighters and backing them up with hose lines from the sky. The piece took 50 plus hours and about a year and 3 months to complete.

Tattoo Location: Full back

Year Inked: 2006-2007

Studio: Miss Heidi's Tattoo

Artist: Miss Heidi



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