Excerpts from the speech given at the official presentation of Professor Joseph Grano's portrait to the Wayne State Law School in 2003: On behalf of my family I thank you all for coming to my father's portrait unveiling. . . I want to acknowledge Robert Maniscalco for the fine work he did in painting my father's portrait. Robert demonstrated such professionalism in this portrait. He captured the essence of dad without ever meeting him. He spent much time hearing stories, looking at picutres, and building the persona in his mind so that his portrait could radiate dad's character. . . This portrait will enlighten strudents and faculty to how important teaching was to him. It will also acquaint new students with the kind of professors Wayne Law desires. . . Finally, let me offer these words. As a current prospective law student whose traveled to many schools, I have not paid close attention to the portraits in the school's halls. However, after considering what my father's portrait says about the professors of Wayne, I realize the men and women whose portraits are hanging on the walls of a school are as much a part of the law school as the ones in the class rooms. In the next few months, I will consider schools' legacies by paying closer attention to the portraits in their halls.  Daniel Grano

Dear Robert, Russell and I would like to thank you for the portrait you did of me. I know that I will never have anything like it ever again. It's very special to us and we so appreciate all of the hard works that you put into it. God Bless, Good Health, Jen Bartolotas

Dear Mr. Maniscalco: Please forgive this somewhat impersonal method of communication but I wanted to contact you quickly. I am John Diebel's brother and I just received your magnificent portrait of my son and me in our surgical attire. I was overcome by the fact that you capured so well the relationship. He was not only my son but also my colleague, confidant and best friend. We worked closely together in our medical practice for five years. I was truly blessed to have had this kind of a relationship with my son for the time that we had. Unfortunately, life takes some unexpected turns and his life was cut tragically short. Again, thank you so much for applying your gifts and talents to memorializing my son. Sincerely, N. Donald Diebel, Sr., MD

Rob, a formal 'thank you' for the fine job you did on my portrait. It was quite obvious that there were many, many other issues going on in my life at the time. I didn't fully appreciate the artistry of your efforts...not only in painting skills, but the ability to shed pounds as well! I have received numerous compliments. You know full well that it would not have come to fruition without the perseverance of E Ray and you. Robert O'Leary

Kay's beautiful portrait sure served a timely purpose! It's presence at her funeral was really special. I cannot tell you how much it means to me to walk by it in our hallway several times a day. Loving regards, Bill Ward