Democracy at Dawn

Submitted to Democracy

by Joanie Hunt

Uploaded 20 Jun 2008 — 2 favorites

© Joanie Hunt

At the break of dawn on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, hundreds of boys and girls, all scouts, gathered at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery to place flags at the graves of the over 90,000 men and women buried there.

Military heroes, the unknown, their families -- all are buried here. The children had the same reverence no matter what. Each person played a part in establishing and maintaining democracy in America.

5 responses

  • Kimberley Broyles

    Kimberley Broyles said (22 Jun 2008):

    That shallow depth of field is *perfect*. Great shot, Miss Joanie.

  • Kevin Smith

    Kevin Smith said (28 Jun 2008):

    Sorry we missed you. We were there that afternoon. Beautiful place. Very moving.

  • Joanie Hunt

    Joanie Hunt said (30 Jun 2008):

    Thanks Kimberley!
    Kevin, we're always there a bit later. Could have been we were just at different ends of the cemetery. I think we'll be heading down this week, too.

  • Ben O'Neal

    Ben O'Neal gave props (4 Aug 2008):

    Got my vote.

  • Camil Seisanu

    Camil Seisanu gave props (11 Dec 2008):

    perfect for the theme ! my congrats !

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