A Soldiers Funeral

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by Preston Utley

Uploaded 6 Oct 2007 — 18 favorites

A Soldiers Funeral

David Stibbs, father of fallen marine Lance Cpl. Evenor C. Herrera weeps over the casket of his son Friday Aug. 19, 2005 in Eagle, Colo. Evenor C. Herrera was killed last week in Iraq when a bomb exploded during combat.

17 responses

  • Tony Nolley

    Tony Nolley said (12 Oct 2007):

    The loss of a child...anguish. My heart broke.

  • Michele McDonald

    Michele McDonald said (19 Oct 2007):

    It took a long time of looking in this category to find a photo with real emotion.

  • Lynn H

    Lynn H gave props (27 Sep 2008):

    This is so powerful.....I have no words.

  • Michael Grace

    Michael Grace gave props (11 Apr 2009):

    this is the very definition of emotion.

  • Richard Knight

    Richard Knight gave props (11 Nov 2009):

    Possibly the most extraordinary photo I have seen at JPG. Strong, powerful, genuine, heart-rending.

  • Susan Littlefield

    Susan Littlefield gave props (11 Nov 2009):

    I must agree with Richard. (thank you Rob Roy for this link). An incredibly emotional photo and an example of every parent's worst nightmare.

  • Betty Maxey

    Betty Maxey   gave props (11 Nov 2009):

    I cannot begin to imagine......but I am moved! Thanks to Rob for the link!!

  • Michael Ball

    Michael Ball   gave props (11 Nov 2009):

    I am very moved and speechless!

  • Claudia Peraza

    Claudia Peraza said (11 Nov 2009):

    Wow....what a capture!! I felt the sting in my heart!

  • Rita Savage

    Rita Savage   gave props (11 Nov 2009):

    This photo really captures the story. Leaves me teary eyed.

  • Maurie A

    Maurie A   gave props (11 Nov 2009):

    A VERY powerful image!!

  • Aurora Bubbaloo

    Aurora Bubbaloo gave props (11 Nov 2009):

    Powerful photo, made me cry!

  • Kim Kovic

    Kim Kovic gave props (14 Nov 2009):

    Just so sad....

  • Lindsay

    Lindsay gave props (14 Nov 2009):

    This is so intense. So emotional. So heart breaking.

  • Karin Burton

    Karin Burton   said (14 Nov 2009):

    This photo brings tear to my eyes. I will say a prayer for the family.

  • Edmund Devereaux

    Edmund Devereaux   said (14 Nov 2009):

    As a veteran, and someone who has had the unfortunate task of giving the speech that is given when the Flag is handed to the family and someone who has lost dear friends this one made me cry and remember.

  • Joerg Schlagheck

    Joerg Schlagheck   gave props (18 Nov 2009):

    Discovered this thanks to Rob. It hits hard. A "one in a million" masterpiece. It has abitter side to it...

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