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Most Solemn Moment


 
  Most Solemn Moment
Most Solemn Moment

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From the rear deck of the USS New Jersey, Pearl Harbor survivor (L) Alex Horanzy and Congressman Rob Andrews (host of the ceremony) have just laid (tossed into the Delaware river) the memorial wreath for those lost during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. (see additional photo in the discussion area).

Michelle Alton

 
  Veterans
Veterans

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Veterans in the audience are enjoying the moment as they are honored by the speaker. The man with his hand raised was celebrating his 93rd birthday.
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Michelle Alton

 
  Echo Taps
Echo Taps

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Two bugelists, on opposite sides of the ship's deck play Taps, one several seconds behind the other. This was the second bugel.

Michelle Alton

 
  Memorial Wreath
Memorial Wreath

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The wreath broke apart on impact with the river below after being laid by Pearl Harbor survivor Alex Horanzy and Congressman Rob Andrews.

Michelle Alton

 
 
 

Michelle Alton
 

The Memorial wreath lain on the Delaware River from the deck of the USS New Jersey; Echo Taps with first bugelist isolated in a space curtained off on the deck; elderly veterans in the audience of the ceremonial service.


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December 12, 2013

 

Douglas Pignet
  very nice capture and very moving...nicely done


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December 12, 2013

 

Gord MacEachern
  Wonderful job on covering this solemn event Michelle, the info and images are most respectful and really well done!!


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December 12, 2013

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  I think you have found your niche. This kind of a shot, many of us wouldn't do so well as you.


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December 12, 2013

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  All are fantastic Mickey

Each gives us pause


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December 12, 2013

 
- Michael Frazier

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  Wonderful Shots Michelle. I would say you definitely captured the moment.


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December 12, 2013

 

Monnie Ryan
  Very well done, Michelle!


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December 12, 2013

 

Tiia Vissak
  great story-telling images!


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December 12, 2013

 

David Phalen
  Excellent captures of the emotions of the celebration of one of the darkest days in our country's history.


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December 12, 2013

 
- Mitch Spence

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  It's quite amazing what you've caught, from the back, that gives clearly the emotions of the moment. I saw some images on TV from the White House photographer of the candids of those on Air Force One on the way to Mandela's funeral and thought of you and the immediacy of the images you've captured. I also thought about what an extraordinary thing that would be to have an opportunity to shoot such special moments in history. Wow, wouldn't that be something to be part of??


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December 12, 2013

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Beautifully captured, Michelle!


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December 12, 2013

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Beautiful and very moving photojournalism, Michelle!


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December 12, 2013

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Love the clarity, focus & mood of the image, Michelle. Extremely well done, my friend.


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December 13, 2013

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  A very story telling image, Michelle. Wonderful work.


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December 13, 2013

 
- Gail Sullivan

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  Michelle…you have a talent for capturing and conveying the emotion in your images!


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December 13, 2013

 

Lana Arcemont
  Wonderful capture emotions!
Great Job!


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December 15, 2013

 

Stephen Zacker
  A very touching image.


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December 17, 2013

 
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  A beautiful and very moving capture, Michelle!


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December 17, 2013

 
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