Unforgettable Legacy

Well, my grandfather's legacy lives on in his community... in a rather unconventional way. Some people have gardens planted in their memory, some donate park benches or sponsor a new wing of the library or a set of hymnals for the church. But that's not nearly interesting enough for a Reinhart! Poppop's memory lives on in Pinup Boys of Atlantic Shores.

As he was stuck in bed this spring he planned a fundraiser for a local Virginia Beach volunteer rescue squad: a nude-ish calendar of men in his retirement community. Truly, it takes community spirit to a whole new level - here's the calendar's cover shot featuring a few of Poppop's many kites and several very good friends.

I expect that you simply can't get enough of this story (who could!?!), so here are a few links to local TV station and newspaper coverage of the calendar photo shoot:

• "Pin-Up Boys of Atlantic Shores" to Take it All Off (almost) for Good Cause (Atlantic Shores Press Release - they did a really sweet job of honoring Poppop in the release)
• Seniors pose nude for rescue squad fundraiser (The Virginian-Pilot newspaper)
• Seniors pose for 'nearly nude' shoot (WAVY-TV 10)
• Seniors show skin to give back to community (WVEC TV 13 - this one even features my aunt and some photos of Poppop!)

You can preorder your calendar from the Atlantic Shores website, because I'm sure you can't wait for it to become available in stores! You have to admit, he won't soon be forgotten.