Old Veteran, Memorial Day 2005 by TomDart

Photography • People • posted on Jun 01, 2005

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This gentleman was leaving the cemetary on Memorial Day, May 30, 2005 in the USA. This holiday is to remember soldiers, dead and living, while recogizing that some gave their all. Agreed, some wars like Viet Nam should never have been fought. Still, the men and women who did their duty do need remembrance and respect overall. Established soon after the great Civil War in the USA in the later 1800's, the holiday was called "Decoration Day" for graves. Since changed to Memorial Day, soldiers from that horrible civil war and other wars since are remembered by a few who take the time to do so. This man was leaving the events. I see memories in his gait and eyes. Those are memories I do not want to live. Yet, I do thank him. TomDart. Image as from digital camera, cropped, border added. f/6.3, 1/640 sec, 165mm(35mm equivalent), ISO 200. No sharpening used, "soft" image.

Comments (13)

tvernuccio

9:35PM | Wed, 01 June 2005

moves me now just as it did when i saw in the forum. i see such sorrow in his expression. almost looks like he might be praying. we don't honor our veterns enough. thank you for this memorial. as i've been looking, i stopped to pray for peace in the hearts of those soldiers and vets still wrestling with the horrors they've seen, as well as for the families of those who have lost friends and loved ones. i appreciate this image a lot. and i thank him too.

Tedz

9:45PM | Wed, 01 June 2005

It's a fine Image Tom :]

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TwoPynts

9:53PM | Wed, 01 June 2005

He seen more than most of us should, and you illustrate that well here. A worthy commemorative to soldiers everywhere, dead and living. I really like his Member Only jacket too -- fittng somehow. :)

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tizjezzme

9:57PM | Wed, 01 June 2005

Very touching photo, Tom. The emotions running thru this man are intense; I can see it so clearly. So sad what these men had to live through .... bless his heart. And yours.

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tibet2004uk

10:22PM | Wed, 01 June 2005

Happy to see this one in ur gallery where it belongs Tom! A truly beautiful and moving capture! :)

cynlee

2:07AM | Thu, 02 June 2005

you know how much i liked this one... heartfelt...:]

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Enmos

2:42AM | Thu, 02 June 2005

Beautiful work Thomas, very touching and so full of emotion !!! Superb !! :o)

soulofharmony

4:31AM | Thu, 02 June 2005

capturing the moment .. beautiful tribute. :)..

kellendor

4:54AM | Thu, 02 June 2005

Spare a moment for those who witnessed such things, another for those who gave their lives, and one more for families who had to endure their loss. The old saying is true, "Freedom isn't free." Thank you for this fine and fitting tribute to the women and men who have sacrificed to secure the blessings of liberty for us. This is a wonderful image and it touched my heart. Blessings!

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