Manitou artist's tribute to troops gains new relevance amid Iran conflict

Manitou artist's tribute to troops gains new relevance amid Iran conflict

U.S. military men and women now facing danger in Iran are following orders out of patriotism and duty. Their service is honored in the art of a Manitou Springs artist who was inspired by her own family serving in other conflicts.Brush strokes inspired out of a mother's love and concern led to a work called "Fallen Soldier." It was created by Sharon Dahlen for her soldier son who was deployed to fight in Afghanistan after 9/11."I had never had a …