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Vets without Homes


 

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Vets without Homes
Vets without Homes
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Ironically, I had just come from photographing a Red Cross-sponsored Veterans' Fair at City Hall (Philadelphia), and was walking up Broad Street. As I left the Fair, the clouds had burst and people were heading for shelter. The group that was manning the WaWa food kiosk at the Fair had handed me three or four sandwiches. I ate one and stashed the rest.
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Several blocks away from City Hall, I spotted this group across the street and shot this photo. Then I crossed over to ask the men if I could use their photo for the Red Cross.
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Then I realized that they were homeless veterans and offered them the rest of the WaWa sandwiches--the ones WaWa sells for $4 in their stores. The guys were very appreciative and told me how their dog had found the last victim when the Salvation Army store uptown had collapsed suddenly.
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Michelle Alton

 
 
 

Douglas Pignet
 

Sad.. Being a vet I hate to see this...nicely done


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July 22, 2014

 

Tiia Vissak
  a great capture!


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July 22, 2014

 

Liz blahh
  My heart aches but fantastic capture!


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July 22, 2014

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Awesome picture and story, Michelle. Bless our vets and their dogs! Our family has had its vets from the Civil War on so a kindness to any vet strikes home.


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July 22, 2014

 

Ray Thoms
  Great image Michelle


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July 22, 2014

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Michelle,Excellent capture and favorite.I hope one day no one is homeless in our country my friend!!!


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July 22, 2014

 

Monnie Ryan
  Wonderful capture, but a really sad story.


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July 22, 2014

 

John Connolly
  One of the sad aftermarths of war Michelle! A great story and very graphic image!


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July 22, 2014

 

Anita Hogue
  WOW, a powerful capture Michelle!


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July 22, 2014

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Terrific capture and a wonderful story, Michelle.


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July 22, 2014

 
- Carol Quina

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  A wonderful photo-jounalistic shot. We should be doing more for our veterans!


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July 22, 2014

 

Renata Gusciora
  What a fantastic documentary shot, Michelle! Love it! Great tones, light, composition and story behind!


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July 22, 2014

 
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  An interesting story and wonderful photo to go with it, Michelle!


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July 22, 2014

 

Avril Young
  Very sad and powerful photo Michelle..


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July 23, 2014

 
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  Powerful story telling story of how we treat those that fight for our freedom. Thanks for your kindness, Michelle.


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July 23, 2014

 
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  What a story, Michelle!

Excellent and moving image!
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July 23, 2014

 
- Gail Sullivan

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  The treatment and story behind the image makes it a classic, Michelle!


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July 24, 2014

 

Stephen Zacker
  A Poingnant image. Really nice in B & W


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July 24, 2014

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Well seen and captured and a touching story for your street scene.


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July 24, 2014

 
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  Nice catch Michelle!! I alway try to talk to folks who live on the streets. it is amazing what you can learn.


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July 24, 2014

 
- Jill Odice

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  How sad that these guys who gave so much for their country are forced to live like this. It is a real shame! This is how they are repaid for their service...Great photojournalism shot Michelle, it goes into my favorites


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July 31, 2014

 
- John Rivera

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  You are the Queen of B\W Photography! Great capture here Michelle!


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August 21, 2014

 

Anita Hogue
  WOW, such a powerful image!


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September 21, 2014

 
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