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25-AUG-2008 Cindi Smith

GETTING READY FOR THE FUNERAL

Houston, TX

I found this young soldier with his bugle ready to play for his fallen brother at the Houston Veterans Memorial Cemetary. I was walking around and saw him and his fellow platoon members and they told me of the young man who had died in Iraq and that they were going to bury him that day. I started crying. This young man was only 24 years old and died for his country and to help others. Then, I was asked if I could take a picture of him for the boy's family that would be there soon. And, of course, I said yes. Please remember our men and women fighting in your prayers. And, please listen to the music in the box underneath the image.


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Guest 05-Nov-2008 19:02
Cindi, what a beautiful tribute here. Let's hope our new commander in chief does not forget these brave young men and women and diminish all that they have fought for! V
Tom Briggs02-Nov-2008 22:43
Because of my background, this photo and the You Tube selection under it means a lot to me and my fellow military personnel, both active and retired. Thank you for posting it and thank you for remembering all of us ... voted
Stephen Ware27-Aug-2008 01:06
Heart wrenching tribute Cindi, it brings home to me how frotunate I am that my son returned from there safe. I feel so sad for these families.
Paula Krugerud26-Aug-2008 23:47
Wonderful image...words...thoughts...and music. Gave my heart a good clenching.
Guest 26-Aug-2008 23:22
Touching, heartfelt tribute, what an honor this must have been for you, V
royalld26-Aug-2008 23:03
Very touching.
BleuEvanescence26-Aug-2008 22:59
Very touching Cindi... Excellent picture.
but i wonder how we can really get ready for these loss of lives.
That is the world we live in... Just sickening.
pkocinski26-Aug-2008 22:54
Great capture. I often go to the cemetery for image possibilities but have never captured anything as moving as this.
Jola Dziubinska26-Aug-2008 22:07
Great photo and tribute, Cindi. Excellently composed and made with heart. V.
Robin Reid26-Aug-2008 21:08
How moving and a special moment.
Ann...26-Aug-2008 20:12
What a privilege for you to take this photograph. It must have been a very moving occasion.
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