My name is Barry and I live in Portsmouth, VA. Born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA. Grew up about 8 miles from Cape Henry Lighthouse and have always been fascinated by the magnificent architecture and even more so the history and heroism behind the lighthouse. It's hard to imagine what the keepers and their families went through in the early days of the lighthouse, the hardships and the sacrifices they have endured. Committing their life, living in isolation, to keep the lights burning. I can't think of a more noble duty.
I've only recently been a collector, January 99 really, but I have 22 pieces and have 4 more on the way and add them as often as I can. I plan to have ALL of them some day. LE's that is, I don't collect the open editions. Yet anyway, maybe after I have all of the LE's.