Veteran
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veteran
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White tulips on an American flag.
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Taken on November 11. One of the few. He is a member of the HMS Hood Association, Pride of the Royal Navy the Ship was sunk on 21 May 1941 during the first surface action between any unit of the Home Fleet and The German Battleship BISMARCK. The action lasted less than 10 minutes and resulted in the destruction of HMS Hood (it sank in under 2 minutes), of the crew of 1,418 only 3 men survived. This picture is not one of these as only one of the men survives today, he is one of the sailors that had previously served on HMS Hood before this last voyage. The Naval Prayer O eternal Lord God, who alone spreadest out of / the heavens, and rulest the raging of the sea; / who has compassed the waters with bounds / until day and night come to an end; be pleased / to receive into thy almighty and most gracious / protection the persons of us thy servants and / the fleet in which we serve. Preserve us from / the dangers of the sea, and from the violence of / the enemy; that we may be a safeguard unto our / most gracious sovereign lady, Queen Elizabeth / and her dominions, and security for such as / pass on the seas upon their lawful occasion; that / the inhabitants of our commonwealth may in / peace and quietness serve thee our God; and / that we may return in safety to enjoy the / blessings of the land, with the fruits of our / labours, and with a thankful remembrance of / thy mercies to praise and glorify thy holy name; / through Jesus Christ our lord.
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The National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas in Staffordshire is a living tribute to the people of the last century and to reflect this over the past four years some 40,000 trees have been planted and monuments raised in memory of the armed forces, the Merchant Navy, the Police and Fire Service and the Civil Defence. Among the Veterans who have plots at the site are those linked to Dunkirk (the pictured helmet and rifle), Burma and Normandy Campaigns. The project also includes a Visitor Centre and the Millennium Chapel of Peace and Forgiveness which is the only one of its kind to be built to celebrate peace in the new millennium and reflect on previous conflict. The Chapel is the only place within the United Kingdom where the Act of Remembrance is observed on every day of the year. Visitors to the Chapel and surrounding areas are invited to stop in silence at 11am to remember those who have lost their lives in conflict.
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I would like to dedicate this image to all our fallen heroes and their loved ones; please know you will be remembered and appreciated forever. (This image is a composite of three photos, one of a soldier at Fort Polk, Louisiana, one of a flag taken at Spanish Lake in Iberia Parish, one of a country road connecting the rice fields near Kaplan, Louisiana. The background layer is the rice field road; I selected and pasted the flag and the soldier onto this background and used the sliders in the layers palette to control opacity and to give them an other worldly look. The background had the Orton effect applied. All this was done in PhotoShop Elements 6.0 for Macs). This image was inspired by Mark Graham my husband’s cousin, who gave his life in Iraq
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I saw a flag the wind had tattered / No one to care or think it mattered! / Wind torn and faded stripes were flapping / Pale stars upon dim blue were napping! / I wondered if a bugle blowing, / Would rouse our country to bestowing… / Upon our flag more true devotion; / And stir our hearts with real emotion! / Forgotten there, so bravely flying / A symbol worn, but never dying! / A challenge! to a nation sleeping / A loyal sentry, Watch is keeping!... / Edna R. Zunino
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On May 3rd 1915 John McCrae wrote the poem In Flanders Fields, after witnessing the death of his friend, Lt. Alexis Helmer. Since then the Poppy has been the symbol for the lives lost during World War 1. On November 11th (UK) we commemorate the sacrifices made, and remember what they gave for us.
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The Strand. London Winter 2008. Sergeant/Major © 2008 Urban Umbra
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On a day that’s hard to appreciate, or even swallow down, the definition of a Veteran seems unavoidably linked with an older generation. I don’t feel like a Vet. My grandfather is a Veteran, myself on the other hand, I feel as though I fall into an undefinable category. Generation X who has become “Generation Kill,” and subsequently slips right back into society, undetectable. The pain, fear and horror of what we’ve gone through is repressed, so that we can move fluidly back into this madness we call America, and continue our lives. The transition is impossible and just like generations before us, we will never fit it. Self portrait. 1/30 sec. @ f2.8 with Nikon N90s on self-timed. ca. 2006
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This image is dedicated to all our miliary men and women who have fought and are currently fighting so we may have freedom. Sept.11, 2001 was 6 years ago today. A day the world will never forget. Many brave men and woman gave their all. Let us not ever forget them…
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A rusty old Vespa. It’s seen better days, but it still can’t help looking cool. View larger for the full effect. Also available: Photo version of Veteran Vespa
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Historic East Cemetary / Veterans / Manchester, Connecticut All the Material in this Gallery is Copyrighted & may not be reproduced, copied, edited, published, transmitted or uploaded in any way without my permission. / Using this Image for any purpose without my prior permission, may lead to legal action. All Rights Reserved. / / Christiane
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Gas Shell garage Brooklands Petrol Pumps at Brooklands in Surrey. The pioneering days of motor racing and aviation., and home of the first purpose built banked track in the world.
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65 years ago many young men answered the call to free Europe from an evil empire that was called the Third Reich. Many unfortunately made the ultimate sacrifice during operation Overlord or D-Day and the many months to come thereafter. Godspeed my fellow Veterans.
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The Wall
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Collaboration With Bill Gamblin & Myself Beyond the boundaries of your city’s lights / Stand the heroes waiting for your cries / So many times you did not bring this on yourself / When that moment finally comes, I’ll be there to help And on that day when you need your brothers and sisters to care / I’ll be right here Citizen soldiers holding the life of the ones that we guide from the dark of despair / Standing on guard for the ones that we’ve sheltered / We’ll always be ready because we will always be there When there’re people crying in the streets / When they’re starving for a meal to eat / When they simply need a place to make their beds / Right here underneath my wing you can rest your head On that day when you need your brothers and sisters to care / I’ll be right here Citizen soldiers holding the life of the ones that we guide from the dark of despair / Standing on guard for the ones that we’ve sheltered / We’ll always be ready because we will always be there Hope and pray that you never need me / But rest assured, I will not let you down / I walk beside you, but you may not see me / The strongest among you may not were a crown On that day when you need your brothers and sisters to care / I’ll be right here / On that day when you don’t have the strength for the burden you bare / I’ll be right here Citizen soldiers holding the life of the ones that we guide from the dark of despair (Citizen soldiers) / Standing on guard for the ones that we’ve sheltered / We’ll always be ready because we will always be there / Inspired By: 3 Doors Down
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This small town barber shop has been in existence for almost sixty years; my father, 84 years young, is still at the helm, taking care of his clientele who prefer Daddy’s skills (and conversation) to the modern day, slick salons and spas. Here’s the old pro giving a trim to his great-grandson who was in town for the holidays. Visiting Daddy’s barbershop is like a step back in time; it may not be full of fancy products or have fashionable decor, but it’s got character and the old gents who congregate there have interesting stories to tell and rich, abundant lives to share. I feel much more at home there than in the sleek salons.
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Composite artwork, all taken in Saigon, Vietnam / 4th PLACE Mood & Ambiance Group “Hams:)” Challenge
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a Viet Nam veteran patiently looks for names of his buddies that lost their lives fighting in the Viet Nam war. A mobile display of the Wall was in Harrisonburg, VA, and many of our community veterans spent the weekend looking at the Wall. The picture of the Wall and the veteran is as shot. I took a photo of my flag at my home, and superimposed it over the original photo. Unfortunately, the men who fought in Viet Nam never got the public’s respect and appreciation. This is my way of paying long, overdue appreciation for those men! / / camera Olympus E-3 / lens Zuiko 14-54 f/2.8 / manual mode f/18.0 / ISO 200 / shutter speed 1/15 sec / focal length 49mm
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a Viet Nam veteran patiently looks for names of his buddies that lost their lives fighting in the Viet Nam war. A mobile display of the Wall was in Harrisonburg, VA, and many of our community veterans spent the weekend looking at the Wall. The picture of the Wall and the veteran is as shot. Unfortunately, the men who fought in Viet Nam never got the public’s respect and appreciation. This is my way of paying long, overdue appreciation for those men! I like this shot because it show the veteran’s reflection on the Wall. / / camera Olympus E-3 / lens Zuiko 14-54mm f/2.8 / manual mode F/18.0 / shutter speed 0.3 sec / ISO 200 / focal length 49mm
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While at Battery park in Manhattan, I noticed this vet walking with a rolled-up flag. He stopped to read one of the walls. Battery Park / Manhattan / May 2009 Featured in the Group: C.O.R.E. / Featured in the Group: Current Issues / Featured in the Group: Left Wing Values and Positive Global Awareness
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Please remember to thank our veterans today on this national holiday. Heck, even if you do not live in the US, thank your Veterans in your respective nation for their service. Even most never receive the highest military honor granted, they and their families have sacrificed in many ways to defend their nation from harm. To all Veterans out there, “Thank You” from a fellow vet. Image taken from headstone of CASSIDY, MICHAEL Rank and Organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1837, Ireland. Accredited To: New York. G.O. No.: 45, 31 December 1864. Citation: Served on board the U.S.S. Lackawanna during successful attacks against Fort Morgan, rebel gunboats and the ram Tennessee, in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Displaying great coolness and exemplary behavior as first sponger of a gun, Cassidy, by his coolness under fire, received the applause of his officers and the guncrew throughout the action which resulted in the capture of the prize ram Tennessee and in the destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan. /
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We will never know your name / Yet you gave it all / Your family will always wonder / What a crying shame You were amongst your brothers / family, they say / hope they too, did not fall / that is a thought I do not dare to ponder In memory to you all / Only God knows your name
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I can’t explain why I like this picture. The composition is not all that great to my eye. Something about it just grabbed me when I saw it through the viewfinder. I’m glad it turned out well. The wedding ring really stands out to me and reminds me of all the sacrifices military families make. Not just the soldiers themselves, though they have my utmost respect and gratitude for what they do. I also think about the spouses and children left behind when a selfless soldier gives his or her life in defense of me and the country I live in. Then, there’s the child’s hand reaching out to touch the soldier as he walks by. I wasn’t sure if I should leave it in or crop it out, but the picture looked emptier without it. That says to me that our soldiers are role models to the youth of today. As it should be. The children that they come in to contact with see the brave things they do and the pride with which they wear our flag on their uniform. That also, is as it should be. Society today, in our country, seems to have lost all respect for people who choose to serve others. They just take it for granted. That, my friends, is NOT as it should be. They forget that there were people that have died to make this nation what it is, with all the freedoms we have. Those same people support the lawmakers when they choose to take away those freedoms inch by inch, law by law. It’s a very sad thing to watch. I’m almost grateful that there are very few WWII veterans around today. I hate that they have to watch the nation they helped defend while away the freedoms their companions died for. Thank you with all my heart to anyone who has volunteered to serve in this nation’s military. Whether you gave a few years, or made it your career, I am humbled that you saw our nation as worthy of your time and efforts. And I would say this to you on any day if I met you on the street, not just every year on November 11th. Happy Veteran’s Day, and I pray your life is rich with the things that matter most. =)
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Some of you may have seen an earlier post of my 84 year old father cutting my 5 year old grandson’s hair. Sandy Stewart gave me the idea to add this image (a different shot) in sepia tones. I also added the diffuse glow filter to give the image a “look back in time” feel to it. Thanks, Sandy, for your suggestion; it was a good one! My father, a WWII veteran who survived the sinking of the Yorktown in the South Pacific, has been cutting hair since post war days. He has a collection of sweet potato labels which are scattered throughout his shop and a ton of other memorabilia on the walls. If you View Larger, you’ll see to Daddy’s left a photo of him cutting my son’s hair. My son, who is now 33 years old, was probably about the same age as my grandson in that picture. When Daddy showed my son the finished haircut by producing a little hand held mirror, Tom always put his hands over his eyes. He was too shy to see his cute little self up close like that! I love the way the generations are documented here and the way Paw Paw Taylor, as my son and grandson call him, is shown still working and still enjoying it in his golden years of life. Hope you like this image, “The way it was and still is . . .” Another view: /
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