This series for the
U.S. Postal Service is very special to me and
Kathie. Thanks to the wonderful art direction of
Ethel Kessler, the research by Photo Assist, and the
help and support of Terry McCaffrey, USPS, and Dave
Failor, USPS.
Over
the course of twelve years, John produced a series of stamp sets for
the U.S. Postal Service illustrating the flora and fauna of a dozen
different U.S. geographical regions. The final set in this series is
a depiction of The Hawaiian Rainforest; John and Kathie's own
"backyard".
HAWAIIAN RAINFOREST STAMP
First-Day of Issue
Ceremony
Hawaii
Volcanoes National Park
Sept. 1, 2010
More than 200 people, including
stamp enthusiasts, area residents, park officials
and an array of federal, state and local
politicians, gathered to celebrate the unveiling of
the 12th and final addition to the Nature in America
postal stamp series.
John reviewing his work before the
ceremony with Deputy Postmaster General/CEO Patrick Donahue and
Senator Daniel Inouye
Lieutenant Governor
Duke Aiona
The unveiling
Mayor Billy Kenoi
John, Congresswoman Maize Hirono and
Senator Daniel Inouye
