May 30: In Their Honor by Robin Reid

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May 2005	Robin Reid

May 30: In Their Honor

Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial, San Diego

The Bivouac of the Dead

The muffled drum's sad roll has beat
The soldier's last tattoo'
No more on life's parade shall meet
That brave and fallen few;
On Fame's eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread;
But Glory guards with solemn round
The bivouac of the dead

-Theodore O’Hara, 1847

A brief history: ***Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868***

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

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Mindy McNaugher		01-Jun-2005 03:32
A very beautiful and meaningful tribute! Vote.

CJ Burianek		31-May-2005 19:39
Very beautfiful Robin! Really like the sun flare...

don nieman		31-May-2005 10:33
What a fitting tribute, well done, Robin.

brother_mark		31-May-2005 02:41
Nicely done. I use the same site to read up on Memorial Day.

Guest		31-May-2005 00:54
Great capture Robin! And a wonderful tribute. I'm with you that it's no longer a memorial; rather a 3-day holiday - not cool.

Karen Leaf		30-May-2005 23:40
Awesome catch Robin. I'm deeply moved by this image.

Gayle P. Clement		30-May-2005 23:35
Perfect, Robin and beautifully done.

laine82		30-May-2005 20:59
Superb, Robin. A fine tribute. Like your catchlight.

Guest		30-May-2005 20:35
excellent capture

Robin Reid		30-May-2005 19:27
@ Jeremy... yes... the star burst is real. I walked around the cross until I saw the sun streaming through. The final result of the star burst surprised me!

Guest		30-May-2005 18:29
Suntastic. GMV

Guest		30-May-2005 18:18
A very beautiful and meaning tribute! Excellent!

Coleen Perilloux Landry		30-May-2005 17:38
Very beautiful tribute, Robin. Lest we forget.

JeremyGood		30-May-2005 17:37
Great tribute Robin. Is that a natural starburst? Excellent composition.

Gary Winters		30-May-2005 17:12
Wonderful tribute, Robin. I think it's so sad that Memorial Day has become a three day celebration of the arrival of summer, rather than a tribute to fallen soldiers and sailors as it was intended. Sure, we pay lip service, but so many people simply plan barbeques and visits to the beach and never stop to even THINK about the brave men and women who made it possible. Thanks also for posting the link to the history of the day; it was fascinating!

petesie		30-May-2005 16:44
Beautifully fitting tribute, Robin.

Pepe Zyman		30-May-2005 16:30
Very nice tribute Robin!

Herb		30-May-2005 16:06
Well done

Guest		30-May-2005 14:45
Amazingly composed, a fitting tribute..

Di		30-May-2005 14:38
A beautiful tribute, Robin. Brought tears to my eyes.

Guest		30-May-2005 14:36
Robin, what an excellent tribute your pic is...love the light that shines through as a star!