Brothers-in-Arms by bmac62
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Realistic looking statues, wouldn't you agree? These three men are standing near the Vietnam Wall (of remembrance) at the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. They appear to be looking at the thousands of names of their comrades from that time and far away place. It was a moving experience for me...as I spent two years of my life over there (1965-66 and 1970-71).
I hope you'll take it from me, it wasn't anything like the daily drumbeat of criticism coming from the newspapers and TV newsmen of the time. It seems everybody had a political ax to grind except the boys sent over there to do the fighting. There are 58,307 names inscribed on the wall.
Comments (16)
blinkings
Very moving Bill. A fine tribute.
awjay
excellent
T.Rex
They looked so real from the thumb nail I had to look closer. I sure remember that war. My family had friends who had sons over there. Some didn't come back alive, others were scarred (physically, psychologically). One fellow named Bill was at headquarters in Saigon the day Kennedy was assassinated. Bill said the whole establishment lied about the number of soldiers we had in Viet Nam that day - NOT 5,000 "advisers" but 25,000 draftees! Then it became Johnson's war and it escalated real fast. And with that, the anti-war movement. Kennedy's war became Johnson's war. Then it was Nixon's war! Though he put an end to it! Such hypocrisy. The same crap we're seeing today post-election. Sigh.... Keep up the good work! :-)
Richardphotos
amazing what artists can do with bronze. superb capture
photosynthesis
Impressive sculpture & you framed it beautifully, Bill...
durleybeachbum
Amazing hyper-realism. So glad you returned safely, Bill.
KarmaSong
A stunning sense of realism for these 'silent' Vietnam soldiers, magnified by your excellent photograph. As a Frenchman, I watched nearly every movie dealing with the Vietnam war from a different viewpoint, but all the American film directors who paid tribute to the courage of these brave young lads emphasized the horrific side to that war, and it's something that moves me every time this war is mentioned, crual and horrendous, like any war...
wysiwig
I remember this. It was at the Wall that I realized I could never be a photojournalist. Watching veterans find the name of a comrade and then breaking down, often into the arms of their wives, would have made for a compelling photo but I just didn’t have the heart to do it. My best friend volunteered but came back very changed.
My father was a combat veteran of World War II and once threatened to disown me if I joined up. He once told me that wars are sometimes necessary but there is no such thing as a good war. I’m very glad you came home safely, Bill.
auntietk
It's a brilliantly done sculpture, and your photograph totally does it justice. They look like they're about to move. And nice work with the chain fences! :P
Faemike55
beautiful and moving statues - a war we got into back in 1954, thanks to the anti-communist thinking of the era.
Jean_C
Superb statue and excellent capture!
RodS
Those statues are so beautiful and moving. And you got a wonderful photo of it, Bill.
That's the way it always works...... The politicos have their agendas, sit in their expensive leather chairs, and argue over the "best" actions to take.... While the best and brightest do their duty no matter how difficult and dangerous - and too often pay the ultimate price.
This memorial is a beautiful tribute to those who stayed loyal and paid the price.
kenmo
Yes...looks very real...Outstanding shot...
jendellas
Amazing piece of work!!
blondeblurr
Through these fields of destruction/ Baptisms of fire I've witnessed your suffering/ As the battle raged higher/ And though they did hurt me so bad/ In the fear and alarm/ You did not desert me/ My brothers in arms...
The lyrics from 'Dire Straits' came to mind, when I first saw the title of your post, and I totally concur with 'Rod S' sentiments, I couldn't have said it any better myself [if only I could !] an amazingly real looking sculpture, some details e.g. the veins on their arms etc.- but it could also be scary, walking past this trio late at night, well if a woman all by herself, anyway... LOL [it's mainly guns that scare me] but I do take my hat off for the bravery endured by sooooo many...
sossy
....song of direstraits! Wonderful sculptures, almost real 😀