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We hope everyone had a meaningful Memorial Day. As we reflect on the significance of the day, we honor and remember the military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and recognize the lasting impact of their courage and selflessness.

How do you tell a lifetime of stories in one sitting?

Creating Dale’s Legacy Film was a deeply personal process for our team. It’s a rare privilege to be trusted with the story of someone’s life, and through hundreds of archival materials — family polaroids, newspaper articles, 16mm film, and more — we felt like we were getting to know Dale piece by piece.

Every detail mattered. Our challenge was to take a linear timeline of work, family, and milestones and shape it into a narrative that felt alive rather than like a list of accomplishments. Through side-by-side sessions and close collaboration, we looked for the “why” behind each career shift, the lessons passed down from each mentor, and the moments that revealed not just what Dale did, but who heis as a son, a father, a leader.

The end result was a stunning film and a process that felt less like traditional storybuilding and more like reflection, remembrance, and meaning-making.