Memorial Tattoos Offer Lifelong Memories

Memorial tattoos are some of the most moving artwork we do here at Inflicting Ink. The stories behind the tattoos are often so emotional that the artist becomes a part of it and leaves a piece of themselves with the wearer. If you would like to speak to one of our professionally trained tattoo artists about your memorial or custom tattoo story, contact us at (401) 683-5680 or use the contact form on our website HERE for more information.

 

Tattoo is indelible memorial to fallen soldier

You might call Kevin Turner the illustrated man.

His latest tattoo, on his upper left arm, illustrates his support for a family member, second cousin Brent Dunkleberger, who was killed five years ago in Mosul, Iraq.

Sgt. Dunkleberger, who was 29 at the time of his death on Dec. 12, 2006, left behind three young children and his wife, Lisa.

“I always keep a picture of him in my toolbox,” said Turner, “I can still remember the day I saw him in Swenson’s, and he said he was joining ... he always told his dad that he was just doing his job.”

Turner is no stranger to tattoos. He had three previously —  each one dedicated to his kids.

Turner turned to the Internet to find the perfect design for his tattoo to show his support for his deceased cousin and family.

“It took me about three years to put together exactly what I wanted,” he said.

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Tattoo–Defined

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tattoo,  the marking of the skin with punctures into which pigment is rubbed. The word originates from the Tahitian tattau  [to mark]. The term is sometimes extended to scarification, which consists of skin incisions into which irritants may be rubbed to produce a permanent raised scar. The modern method of tattooing employs an electric needle. Puncture tattooing reached its most elaborate and artistic development among the Maori of New Zealand and among the Japanese, who perfected the use of color. It was introduced into Europe by sailors. In modern Western cultures, it has been alternately regarded as a somewhat vulgar practice and as a sign of high fashion. It has been used by modern states as an instrument of control, as in the identification of criminals and political prisoners; it is also used to identify race horses. In medicine, it may be used to remove birthmarks by injecting a pigment of the color of the natural skin. Tattooing has been banned in some areas for health reasons; unclean needles can transmit hepatitis or HIV, the virus leading to AIDS. The Old Testament enjoins the Israelites against the practice, it was forbidden by Muhammad, and a Roman Catholic council condemned it in 787. Tattoos may be removed by a slow, difficult process. For the significance of tattooing and scarification, see body-marking.

See C. R. Sanders, Customizing the Body  (1989); J. Caplan, ed., Written on the Body  (2000).

RI Tattoo Event for Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo!

Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo supports the Fifth Annual Polycystic Kidney Disease Fundraiser for Andrew Doughty

PROVIDENCE, RI. SEPTEMBER 2, 2011 – Inflicting Ink Traveling Tattoo, a one of a kind mobile tattoo studio based out of Portsmouth, RI, will attend the Fifth Annual Polycystic Kidney Disease Fundraiser being held this weekend, September 2, 2011, at 6PM at the Providence Firefighters Hall, in Providence, RI.

Jeffrey Goyette, the well-known tattoo artist and owner of Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio, who created the mobile tattoo studio said, "This is one of the most respected and loved events that we are able to help out with year after year. The local Rhode Island Fire Fighters put this fabulous event on, and Inflicting Ink Tattoo is honored to have been asked for the 2nd year to help. We will always be there, not only for the firefighters who risk their lives, but also for this incredible cause."

The Traveling Tattoo truck will be on the premises at the Firefighters' Hall located at 92 Printery Street, in Providence. The event will feature a multitude of bands including Jeff Pitchell & Texas Flood, Young Neal & The Vipers with Dave Howard, Erhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifik Narwhal and the Manatees, The Heavy Rescue Band, Earth (Black Sabbath Tribute Band), Voodoo (Godsmack Tribute Band), Custard Pie (Led Zeppelin Tribute Band), Wolf & The Jam Daddies and more, as well as the Rhode Island Professional Firefighters Pipes & Drums.

The event is free on Friday, September 2 only. Get more info HERE