JPG Magazine: Photos: "In Remembrance..." by Laura Boston-thek

In Remembrance...

By Laura Boston-thek

On 26 May 2008

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In remembrance...Today for Americans everywhere it is Memorial day. Not only a day off work or for backyard BBQ's it is a day...we should stop and take a moment and think of all the men and women, mother's and father's...sons and daughters who are not with us around our picnic tables this year. And it is for their sacrifice...that today...they occupy my heart and mind.

I dedicate these images to them...and to many of my fellow JPG'ers who serve and have served our country...I thank you.

These are images shot 2003, when I was honored to travel with and document, a group of US soldiers while they retraced the path of the 1st Infantry Division through France during WWI and WWII.

This image, while standing on the bluff above Normandy beach, in the pouring rain, these soldiers read the names of the men that came before them.

57 Responses

On 26 May 2008 Kiwi ana gave props:
I love that you captured three very different emotive reactions. This is deep, well composed and the atmosphere is amazing
On 26 May 2008 John Linton gave props:
I think this might be my favorite image of yours although I couldn't explain why. For some reason I think it's one of the best on JPG.
On 26 May 2008 Jan Hoffman gave props:
As a vet I thank you; very moving and superbly done.
On 26 May 2008 J Mac gave props:
This is such an emotional shot! I agree with John Linton! This is amazing! Thank you for this shot!
On 26 May 2008 Mr. T gave props:
Thank you Laura! You captured the feeling and wrote the meaning!!! This image is......Speaks for its self! Thank you!
On 26 May 2008 Chris Whitney said:
This is very powerful Laura.
On 26 May 2008 Ashlei Brittany gave props:
This is really powerful!
On 26 May 2008 Bob Brussack gave props:
Wonderful expressions.
On 27 May 2008 Vickilynn said:
This is an awesome photo.
On 27 May 2008 Cora D. Mitchell said:
this is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wow...... so emotional and heartfelt. "brava"!!!
On 27 May 2008 Maria Gonzalez gave props:
so sad!! great shot tho.
On 27 May 2008 Chris O'Shana said:
Thank you!!!!! Now i have a shameless plug, please go on youtube and type in seaandsands and watch the video i pieced together from photos that i got of the web, the song is apologize and so is the video, you are an inspiration and to all who see your photos, again thank you for caring, for i am a 20 year vet that cares.
On 28 May 2008 Robin Lerios said:
For all the days that this parade of passers by continues there ...
you have caught such a perfect slice of life that is so very touching.
This is breathtaking.
On 29 May 2008 Christophe Le Canne gave props:
A beautiful and powerful image ! Bravo!
On 29 May 2008 Jayel said:
Somber mood, incredible moment you caught, in reverence and sad, but beautiful
On 2 June 2008 Dennishh said:
Great Great Great!!!!
On 3 June 2008 Camille Susak gave props:
Great capture of emotion-you can just read their faces-nice shot
On 8 June 2008 Nancy Charter Kechnie Goatbe said:
This is a very moveing picture.. Such a tribute..to those who have served and passed on before us.. very moveing
On 15 June 2008 k s gave props:
brings back tears and fears
On 17 June 2008 Jesse Farrar gave props:
Very moving photograph!
On 28 June 2008 Mark Gilliland gave props:
A fantastic and moving photograph! Got my vote!
On 28 June 2008 John Linton gave props:
Oh yeah! It rocks!
On 30 June 2008 Alexandra Brown said:
wow
this photo is amazing
it really expresses the feeling of losing a loved one
voted
On 2 July 2008 :) L P gave props:
definitely rocks :)
On 2 July 2008 Kabir Ghumman said:
Got my vote!!
On 2 July 2008 ! ! !glen Cohen! ! ! gave props:
Hi Laura this photo is off the scale well done
On 8 July 2008 Lindsay gave props:
Laura I love your work. As I keep saying, and truly believe. You have so much talent. I am glad you take time to share it with us.
On 8 July 2008 -mikecranfield- gave props:
I agree with what all 'they' said... ;)
On 9 July 2008 Warren Mangione gave props:
Having been in the Viet Nam war in 1967-8, at first I thought this was the wall in Washington DC for those Veterans. In reading your story, I realized this was from another War. I love your photo and am happy that you have this shot on jpg. Once they were soldiers and some never returned. They were men first and we owe our lives to them.
On 10 July 2008 Dave Waddell said:
i think this photo deserves to be published and it gets my vote Laura!
On 12 July 2008 Mario Scattoloni gave props:
A very powerful & moving image.
On 16 July 2008 Laurie Search gave props:
So touching and beautiful
On 16 July 2008 Leonardo Regnier gave props:
Just PERFECT for the theme!! Voted!!
On 16 July 2008 Marshall gave props:
yet another solid photo. i live for the day that we will no longer be making new memorials to dead soldiers.
On 17 July 2008 Amanda Means gave props:
I can't believe I missed this one!!! Perfect for the theme and a great capture full of emotion!!
On 18 July 2008 B Teacher gave props:
You can feel it.
On 19 July 2008 Johan Fredrik Paasche gave props:
I like it a looot !
On 21 July 2008 petey whitelaw gave props:
my dads uncle is on one of these from WWI. its a great gift.
On 21 July 2008 Julie Stiefel gave props:
Laura...Wow. Simply WOW !! Tears, goose bumps...Wow.
On 22 July 2008 herman vandecauter said:
you "are" a photographer!
On 22 July 2008 Peggy Gardner gave props:
my vote
On 22 July 2008 Penny Nannini gave props:
you can feel their sadness, well done!
On 22 July 2008 Barbara Gerstner gave props:
Got my vote G.F!!!
On 22 July 2008 Steven Heipel said:
Just seeing this Laura. Best in category so far, hands down. Excellent shot.
On 23 July 2008 Henk Stijntjes gave props:
they came to rescue us from tiranny, we'll never forget. A Yes, capital Y
On 25 July 2008 Timothy Patrick gave props:
Very compelling photo. Well done.
On 27 July 2008 Bill Hathaway gave props:
To Laura, from a vet, thank you.
On 28 July 2008 eyal leave said:
This is very powerful! and excellently done!
On 29 July 2008 John E. May gave props:
Very powerful image!
On 31 July 2008 christian demarco said:
sad. good 4 democracy.
take a look at mine: http://jpgmag.com/photos/756408
saludos from chile.
c.
On 2 August 2008 Lucy Lambriex said:
It's a beautiful photo.
I wish we could remember all the people who died in wars, not only serving your country but just the victims and 'collateral damage' of all war activities.
On 3 August 2008 Gary Hughes gave props:
killer. voted.
On 7 August 2008 Jon Farmer gave props:
Got my vote. Great photo
On 10 August 2008 Pascale Claus gave props:
Great expressions. Powerful. Just perfect, Laura! Thank you.
On 12 August 2008 Wallace Rollins gave props:
My God!!!!!!! This one rocked me!!!
On 16 August 2008 Bruce Hall gave props:
Wonderful, painful, powerful, and beautifully executed, as usual.
On 22 August 2008 Brian Grunst gave props:
Moving!!!!!