WinstonWatercolors
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Former US Capitol Police Officer Artist/ Watercolor Painter 💙🇺🇸
Joined July 2022
On January 6th, I was punched in the face knocked on my back, pepper sprayed, and nearly stabbed with a sharpened flag pole as I defended the Capitol from trump’s mob. When I hear “we’re not going back” I think, “we CANNOT go back”
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Three years later, and I am still waiting for justice for what my fellow officers and I endured protecting the Capitol and our democracy on January 6th 2021
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I want Justice for what my fellow officers and I endured while defending democracy on January 6th. One step closer
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As one of the officers assaulted that day, I know that none of these violent offenders should be pardoned ever.
Amid the talk of pardons for Jan 6 defendants. including those who assaulted police. It's worth noting: It wasn't just a few people who laid hands on officers. As of tonight, more than *530* defendants have been charged with assaulting/resisting police amid the riotous mob
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Brian lived and died a hero, serving his country and Congress. We must honor his ultimate sacrifice.
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Inauguration Day 2021 I stood on the West front, where two weeks prior I was violently assaulted on January 6th as I defended the Capitol. It was my honor to serve, and privilege to protect our democracy
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As one of the hundreds of police officers assaulted on January 6th, I am thankful for VP Harris and will be casting my vote for her. She is the ONLY choice for the most fundamental and important American idea: our own democracy
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I am overwhelmed to see how quick all you online sleuths work. To see new pics of me on Jan 6th that I've never seen before. is just a lot. Thank you to everyone working to ID the J6 criminals and bring justice to me and the Capitol Police.
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Today I got my Congressional gold medal and program. Thank you to the @CapitolPolice ! It means so much- I am proud to have protected the Capitol for many years, and that day in particular.
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It’s exhausting having to defend myself and the USCP about January 6th. I wish Tucker and Elon would talk to me or any Capitol police officers before spewing garbage/ cherry picked footage, ignoring all the obvious and unprecedented violence
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#justvoted for Democracy 💙🇺🇸 with my old Capitol Police badge, and a piece of the original marble Capitol steps
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Trump supporters screaming at me that Trump sent them to the Capitol on Jan 6th, after they assaulted me, and before many of them broke into and entered the building. These people do not deserve a pardon
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If you're an undecided voter and have questions about January 6th (for a police officer who was there) message me and I will respond.
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I donated this painting of mine “Jan 6th” to the Smithsonian @amhistorymuseum last year. I still remember these symbols of hatred and violence from that day #TrumpIndictment
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Anyone who committed acts of violence against me and my fellow officers on January 6th deserves to be held accountable and punished to the full extent of the law
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America, it feels like you’ve forgotten me and so many others, but somehow I still love and am glad to have served you. However shaken, may our democracy and Capitol stand strong forever 💙
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This is huge- I am glad I was able to share my firsthand experience of January 6th in Colorado, and hope that justice will continue to prevail!.
🚨MAJOR BREAKING NEWS:. The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump is disqualified from the presidency under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
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January 7th 2021, the day after criminal traitors attacked me, overtook the Capitol, and tried to overthrow our free and fair election. I took this photo still processing what had happened the day before
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My cat and I making the same face when asked about January 6 criminals calling themselves “hostages”
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It was my honor to serve, and my privilege to help protect democracy. America, it’s now all of our turn to vote for democracy and freedom 💙🇺🇸
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My last day working in uniform. 10/7/21. Coincidentally, 10-7 is police code for “out of service”. which felt like a sign from the universe. I got to fly a flag over the Capitol, and I still have it proudly displayed
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Two years ago was my last day wearing the uniform. It feels like just yesterday.
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Me facing MAGA four years ago. I’ve always stood up for the rule of law and what’s right, and am proud to have served as a police officer. Tomorrow I’ll continue to do the right thing by voting for Harris 💙💙💙
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Here I am on Jan 6th. @SeditionHunters can you find out who punched me in the face and knocked me down, as I pushed forward to stop entry into this door?
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President Biden and I honoring the life and ultimate sacrifice of Officer Billy Evans, who was killed in the line of duty from a vehicular attack at the Capitol in April 2021
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Literally years later, the events and memories of January 6th remain all too vivid in my mind. Through my art I try to express things in ways I can’t otherwise verbalize
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Much to look forward to in 2024. But this time of year, I tend to reflect back and despite everything, I choose to be thankful for all of the good times and friends the Capitol Police gave me. I wouldn’t be who I am today without my years of service.
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The simplest lessons I learned as a police officer are perhaps the most powerful ones: do the right thing, never give up, integrity is everything. VOTE! 💙🇺🇸💙
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Recounting (in vivid detail) my experience on January 6th in Colorado, as I testified in the trial to disqualify Trump from the ballot was not an easy thing to do. But I'm thankful for the opportunity, and glad to speak my truth. Insurrectionists do not belong on the ballot.
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Somedays I miss my time at the Capitol, and especially the officers and people I worked with. Despite everything that happened, I’m forever grateful for my time in uniform
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Not once, but twice I stood beside President Biden as he paid his respects and we honored fallen US Capitol Police heroes. Thank you Mr. President for all you’ve done for the American people
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Inauguration Day 2021 I stood on the west front where I’d been assaulted two weeks prior on January 6th. I looked out with hope, not anger or hatred, and I am hopeful still. May our democracy stand forever strong
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On January 6th, the people that violently attacked me told me that Trump sent them
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4 years ago today it was my honor to guard RBG during her lying in state ceremony in the Capitol
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I paint to both remember and to heal. The red streaks here symbolize trump flags and blood, the splattered orange to show the pepper spray they used against us. This is also now housed in the Smithsonian American History museum
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In the dark days following January 6th, I looked for light. Like this guy from Arlington County police, who stopped by the Capitol to help cheer us up. Always try to stay positive
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It’s hard to describe just how devastating January 6th was. I will always carry these memories with me, and remain cautiously optimistic that someday we will have justice. No one is above the law
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Weeks after his death, I stood before Officer Evans in the Rotunda honoring his life and sacrifice. Suddenly it felt like a spotlight turned on me, as I realized the clouds must’ve opened and the sun was shining just on that one spot
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Self portrait- Inauguration Day 2021, two weeks later after I’d been attacked defending the Capitol on January 6th
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Four years ago today, we geared up North of the Capitol still unaware of what was soon to come
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I’ve tried to forget about what my fellow officers and I endured defending the Capitol on January 6th, but it will always remain part of who I am. I showed up that day like I did everyday, ready to protect and serve.
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Four years ago. This building still means so much to me, I’m forever thankful for the years I spent with the US Capitol Police. It was my honor to serve, and my privilege to help protect our democracy 💙 Freedom is what should unite us all
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My pen drawing of the Capitol, on a print of the Declaration of Independence. The dome is symbolic of democracy, justice and freedom
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Taken January 7th 2021. I remember surveying the extensive damage, and seeing a knife on the upper west terrace with “Trump 2020” engraved on the handle
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For this self portrait, I used only dots from a single pen. It took me over 40 hours to finish, painstakingly placing dot after dot to create the illusion seen here. Photo from the 2021 inauguration, two weeks after I’d been attacked on January 6th
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My painting of the White House- it is more than just a building, it’s a powerful symbol of America and the great people of our nation. We must elect Harris to preserve our freedoms and democracy! 💙🇺🇸💙
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Not enough people are talking about how normalized/ widely accepted QAnon rhetoric and thinking has become in the US. like how evil the govt is, how we’re being poisoned, etc. You think trump cares about chemicals in our food? Diet Coke and McDonald’s….
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Two years ago. This fence brought comfort that we could do our job more safely, but it was a harsh reminder of what had happened. Razor wire was a stark contrast from the beautiful sunset here
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Heard it’s international cat day. Childless cat dad here 🐈⬛
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“The scars of January 6th” I drew this with pen and ink on paper. Two weary hands hold the Capitol Police 2021 inauguration badge, a special badge which is unique and issued every four years for the next inauguration.
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Then and now. Some days I miss being a Capitol Police officer, but I am so grateful to be where I am today. I would not be who I am without my years of service and all the friends and experiences gained.
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One year ago today, I returned to the Capitol. So thankful to be recognized and included, as I’d already resigned.
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Peace Circle- where the violence began on January 6th. Grief weeps on the shoulder of History. She is still weeping today. I wanted to contrast the beauty of the dome with harsh razor wire which soon encircled the Capitol after January 6th
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Tho January 6th had a drastic impact, it does not define my career with the Capitol Police. I showed up that day like I did everyday- ready to do my job. It’s sad so many still just don’t get it. But it was my honor to serve Congress, and do my part to protect our democracy
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My painting of the Capitol on January 6th, donated to the Smithsonian American History museum. The red symbolizes Trump flags and blood, and the orange specks the pepper spray they used against me and my fellow officers
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My painting of January 6th 2021. These hateful and violent symbols still haunt me, as do the memories of being assaulted as I defended our beautiful Capitol during the insurrection. Still waiting for justice and accountability
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Somedays I really miss my old job and Capitol. I am so thankful for the years I spent there- and despite what it took from me, it gave me so much and I will always be grateful
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Even today the events and memories of January 6th remain clearly vivid in my mind. Through my art I try to express myself in ways I can’t otherwise verbalize. Where the violence first started that day, the Peace monument here depicts Grief weeping on the shoulder of History
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America must understand what happened on January 6th. Powerful and sad reminder.
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“The scars of January 6th” Pen on paper. I finished this last year. I don’t have any new art for this third anniversary, I’m too tired. But for the past 3 years, I’ve tried to use my art to silently scream out about the tragedy we all faced that day
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I remember when I went through M4 rifle training thinking, “no normal person needs or should have access to this deadly weapon” Assault rifles are TOO powerful and should be banned. Lives would be saved
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@mmfa January 6th was more than an inconvenience for police officers like me protecting the Capitol.
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it is sad to see my friends having to give victim impact statements, but so important. Capitol Police Officers are strong survivors! Many of these criminal sentences just don't seem like enough. .
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The Congressional gold medal, the flag I flew over the Capitol my last day, and my model of the Capitol (made from marble dust of the original steps) These are all special reminders of my time as a USCP officer
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Painting on the left by my great grandmother, and on the right a painting of my mothers. My mom’s included my great-grandmother’s in “a painting in a painting”
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Peace circle, where the first violence occurred on Jan 6th. I painted this to contrast the beauty of the dome with the harsh razor wire that would soon encircle the Capitol. Grief weeps on the shoulder of history- she was weeping that day
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Four years ago today, I was attacked defending our democracy, by those trying to overturn the election
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I am more than sad and disappointed, but I will never stop doing the right thing and helping others 💙.
VP Harris: "It's OK to feel sad or disappointed. but please know it's going to be OK". "Sometimes the fight takes awhile". "Don't ever give up. Don't ever give up".
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I remember standing here, seeing the fence and razor wire go up, January 2021.
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One of the greatest “thank yous” I’ve ever received. It was my honor to serve, and my privilege to protect Congress, the Capitol, and our democracy
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@kyledcheney Me defending the Capitol and being assaulted by the mob on January 6th. They didn’t look innocent to me then, nor now
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Photo and drawing. I did this self portrait using only dots from a single pen. It took me over 40 hours to finish this, painstakingly placing dot after dot to create the illusion seen here. Photo from the West front, two weeks after I’d been attacked on January 6th
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Finally reading @libradunn ‘s book. It’s not fun to relive the events of January 6th, but it’s important history to be documented. Thanks to Harry and other officers for writing about their experience, maybe I’ll be next 👀 📖
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A year ago, I was in Denver testifying in Colorado district court. It wasn’t exactly fun or easy to relive what happened to me on Jan 6th, but it was important for me to share my experience for the record @MarioNicolaiEsq
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Supporting my friend @SergeantAqGo tonight as he addresses the DNC about January 6th. We worked the same midnight shift together when I was a rookie officer. Proud of you sarge!.
Tune in tonight 7:15 pm central time for my speech at the 2024 DNC. Wait until my high school teacher who took me out class hears about this. (This is in my book) #AmericanShield #2024DNC
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One of my first paintings of the Capitol. This building means so much to me- I spent years here, made many personal sacrifices but I’m glad and thankful I did
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I did this drawing on a print of the Declaration of Independence, a symbolic and foundational backdrop for our Capitol dome
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Police academy 2016, long before I ever could’ve even imagined January 6th. I joined the Capitol Police because I wanted to help others, be a leader, and seek justice. All things I try to still do today
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My Capitol paintings and my cat. Signed, Childless cat dad
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I’ve spent hundreds of hours making art about my time as an officer with the Capitol Police and Jan. 6th, and don’t plan on ever stopping. I remain committed to sharing my experience and honoring our Capitol and our democracy
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The MAGA crowd continues to call me a traitor. 🤔 which is exactly what they said to me on January 6th. But I have never betrayed my country- I took an oath to uphold the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
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This one’s personal to me.
Working to unmask #StairPusher suspected AFO NW courtyard on steps#TheRealJ6 #DoYouKnow please contact @SeditionHunters or email admin@seditionhunters.org
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I love the beach and sea glass and found this cool blue piece yesterday. It wasn’t “ready” yet, so I threw it back in the water. Things just take time. The turbulent waves smooth the sharp edges, and gives it beauty. Patience 💙
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This third anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection, I will be doing Six Acts of Kindness to continue to serve others, and always do the right thing. (think my first will be a donation to @libradunn 's campaign!). Join me with #SixActsofKindness.
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This. Same here.
For me it's when, during Trump's speech on the 6th, he was advised many in the crowd were armed. "They're not here to hurt *me*." . Implying he knew who they were there to hurt. And then he sent them to the Capitol, and to my colleagues and I.
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Me and @KamalaHarris Inauguration Day, Jan. 2021, just before she was sworn in as Vice President. I remember she took a deep breath right before she stepped out on the stage, clearly excited for the first day of her new job. And what a job she’s done- VP Harris you have my vote!
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