THE PRICE
Jalabad, Afghanistan, May 2006. A US soldier pays his respects at a memorial for a helicopter crash that claimed 10 US lives. Despite lessened media attention the war in Afghanistan is no less deadly then when it began.
OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM VII -05 MAY 06
Lt. Col. Joseph J. Fenty, Jr., commander, 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Eric W. Totten, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher B. Donaldson, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment
Staff Sgt. Christopher T. Howick, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment
Sgt. Bryan A. Brewster, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment
Sgt. John C. Griffith, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 10th Aviation Brigade
Sgt. Jeffery S. Wiekamp, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment
Spc. Justin L. Odonohoe, A Troop, 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment
Spc. David N. Timmons Jr., A Troop, 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment
Pfc. Brian M. Moquin, Jr., A Troop, 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7333540.stm
In the From the front photo essay.
12 responses
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Olaf Growald said (14 Sep 2007):
A very powerful image
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A Martin said (26 Sep 2007):
Yes very powerful~
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ed said (30 Sep 2007):
Powerful is exactly the right description for this photograph!
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Scott Sandberg said (24 Nov 2007):
Moving, another word that comes to mind
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Reese M. gave props (18 Jan 2008):
How about poignant? This image is just stunning!
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Deb said (11 Feb 2008):
Compelling .....every last corner of this image speaks volumes.
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Steven Goranitis gave props (24 Feb 2008):
Wow, takes my breath away
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Rashun Drayton said (28 Apr 2008):
Extremely moving photograph.
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Vicki Koch added a link (16 Aug 2008):
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Charles McCain said (29 May 2009):
There are just not enough words to express what I'm feeling, but I will always be grateful for my freedom...and to those who paid such a price to keep it for others.
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Charles McCain gave props (29 May 2009):
Extremely moving.
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Karen Foto Fiddler gave props (3 Nov 2009):
Moving,and powerful. There are no words.
