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In Memory of

© Laura E. Swan

In Memory of

Uploaded: May 27, 2012

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My Father Served In The Navy And
My Nephew Andrew Is Serving Right Now In The Army.
We Salute You Both Today!!! Thank you so much.

I know MANY BPers Have Also Served. We Salute You, Too!



This Memorial Day
MAY WE ALL REMEMBER
We Are Free Because Of Them.

Thank You To All Who Served And Died.
Thank You To All Who Served And Lived.
Thank You To All Who Are Serving Now.
Thank You To All Who Will Serve Tomorrow.

We Won't Forget you.

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1/1000, 2.8 D&M

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

Debbie Bray May 27, 2012

Beautifully done, Laura! Well put together, and a lovely verse to go with it. Our Memorial Day was Anzac Day, 25th April. Wars are such senseless things! But they were around from the beginning, and I guess they'll be around to the end. Lest we forget. #1465499

Raymond Pauly May 27, 2012

Great work here, Laura! #10154812

Chris Ebben May 27, 2012

A beautifully presented memorial, we certainly all owe these people a lot. Very well done=^..^= #10154837

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 27, 2012

Perfect for this weekend Laura!! #10154857

Anita Hogue May 27, 2012

A very very lovely tribute, Laura! Beautifully presented! #10154978

Tiia Vissak May 27, 2012

a wonderful image! #10155014

Jack Gaskin May 27, 2012

AMEN

JACK #10155036

Monnie Ryan May 27, 2012

Beautiful tribute, Laura! Couldn't agree more! #10155153

Robert R. Goodman May 27, 2012

Hi Laura,Beautiful capture and a great dedication.God Bless You my friend!!!! #10155198

Nancy L. Green level-classic May 27, 2012

WONDERFUL still life Laura, and great dedication as well my friend, VERY well done!! <>< #10155207

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 27, 2012

Thank you Debbie, Raymond, Chris, Jeff, Anita, Tiia, Jack, Monnie, Bobby and Nancy!

I had a rough time layering this image last night. Maybe I was too tired. It's not the way I pictured it turning out but it's close and I just wanted to get it posted.

Let me post the two original images. Maybe I should have just posted one of them and forgotten the layering. ;)

HAPPY AND SAFE MEMORIAL DAY TO YOU ALL! (and a belated Anzac Day to you Debbie!!!)

I agree. I hate war and rumors of war but it's true. It's part of this life and the bad guys would gladly take us over and take our freedoms away if we let them so what else can we do?

I will keep them all in my prayers. :)

Love to all, Laura #10155396

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 27, 2012

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Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic May 27, 2012

Great dedication and we will always remember all those who have offered their services and lives for the sake of our Liberty and ideals. Our thoughts and prayers will be with them on this day. #10155929

John Connolly May 27, 2012

A wonderful tribute and image Sister Laura! I don't mind the layering here, I think you did a nice job of it! #10156022

Neal D. Hatcher May 27, 2012

Beautuifu capture and Tribute #10156103

Ann Coates level-classic May 27, 2012

Beautiful words and image Laura and this can be said for all the men and women over the world who have served for their countries. #10156420

David M. Montero May 28, 2012

When I served (Vietnam), being in the military was not very popular. I thank you for remembering and for your tribute. #10156805

Patti Coblentz May 28, 2012

A heartfelt thank you to all of our veterans...you are our heroes!
Wonderful tribute, Laura. #10156918

Anthony G. Comella May 28, 2012

AMEN!
God Bless! #10157191

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic May 28, 2012

What a beautiful dedication Em! Love this image too! We will never, never forget!!! #10157309

Ellen Hodges May 28, 2012

Wonderful dedication and capture, Laura!!! #10157420

Terry Cervi level-deluxe May 28, 2012

A beautiful tribute to all of our brave men and women, Laura! #10157454

Stephen Zacker May 28, 2012

Wonderful tribute, Laura. Hope your Dad is doing better #10157707

Tammy Espino May 28, 2012

Awesome tribute. :) #10157778

Carol L. Fowler May 28, 2012

Wonderful tribute- well presented for this day! #10158116

Val Feldman level-deluxe May 29, 2012

Hats off and applause-applause to all those who served and are now serving this great nation of ours! Your dedication is perfect, Canadian Lady, your presentation and always enjoyable commentary promotes the spirit and ideals of the day. Well done. (Continued prayers for you and yours) #10159097

Millie A. Talarico level-classic May 29, 2012

Wonderful composite, love your presentation, love to visit your gallery and see the DD work you've created, Laura!! Thank's for your commenting on my Finalist pic! really appreciate that #10160032

Douglas Pignet May 30, 2012

nicely done #10160775

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 30, 2012

Yes! Our hats off to our hero's! :))) Thank you everyone and Millieanne you are very welcome. Your work is so very good!

Such Talent we find in our BP family and the friendships are even sweeter!

-Laura

P.S. Dad seems to remember a few things at times but mainly things that aren't important. #10161586

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 30, 2012

P.S.S. We thought we were going to lose him yesterday. The Dr asked us if we were ready for Hospice to come in. I think my brother said yes but then when he rushed down to be with Dad, dad did respond to a few things. I think for now they are holding off. I will know more later today. #10161589

Mary K. Robison May 31, 2012

Beautiful DD work, arrangement and dedication, Pom. Love the colors and silver together.
We can never praise the military enough, for their efforts and sacrifice on our behalf. #10163539

Thomas E. Hinds May 31, 2012

Wonderful capture and touching dedication, Laura! #10163634

Sherran Andersen level-classic May 31, 2012

How are you today Laura? #10163697

Thomas E. Hinds May 31, 2012

I just noticed your words about your dad, Laura! I will think positive thoughts for him. #10163718

Raymond Pauly May 31, 2012

My thoughts are with you and your dad, Laura. I lost my mother 7 months ago today. All we can do is believe that everything is part of God's perfect plan and open up our hearts to him: "your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven..." I am working on that. #10163730

Raymond Pauly May 31, 2012

My thoughts are with you and your dad, Laura. I lost my mother 7 months ago today. All we can do is believe that everything is part of God's perfect plan and open up our hearts to him: "your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven..." I am working on that. #10163731

Raymond Pauly May 31, 2012

My thoughts are with you and your dad, Laura. I lost my mother 7 months ago today. All we can do is believe that everything is part of God's perfect plan and open up our hearts to him: "your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven..." I am working on that. #10163732

Raymond Pauly May 31, 2012

My thoughts are with you and your dad, Laura. I lost my mother 7 months ago today. All we can do is believe that everything is part of God's perfect plan and open up our hearts to him: "your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven..." I am working on that. #10163733

Raymond Pauly May 31, 2012

My thoughts are with you and your dad, Laura. I lost my mother 7 months ago today. All we can do is believe that everything is part of God's perfect plan and open up our hearts to him: "your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven..." I am working on that. #10163734

Raymond Pauly May 31, 2012

My thoughts are with you and your dad, Laura. I lost my mother 7 months ago today. All we can do is believe that everything is part of God's perfect plan and open up our hearts to him: "your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven..." I am working on that. #10163735

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 31, 2012

Thank you Mary, Tom, Sherran, and Raymond. :)

I'm doing okay today. Just trying to be there for my brother to share he responsibilities.

Hospice has been called to be with Dad now.

I am in a bit of a daze here lately. Nostalgia is hitting me hard. Memories of fun times and hard ones..love as family and knowing how much I will miss my Father...In fact I read Raymond's comment for each time it posted...I wish none of us ever had to hurt or had to die.

xo Laura #10163882

Raymond Pauly May 31, 2012

God! Why did it post so many times? I only remember hitting the button once! Sorry about that, Laura! Peace be with you and your family. #10163884

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 31, 2012

Thank you Ray. I'm glad it posted over and over. I needed the words you shared, and was happy to read it again and again.

I'm so very sorry that you lost your dear Mother. I know how badly it hurts. I was 24 when I lost my Mom. I've never stopped missing her. BUT I have to tell you as the years go on the memories really do get sweeter and the pain lessens. I was amazed that after a year of Mom being gone it still felt like yesterday that we lost her. Even up to 5 years later is was still a fairly fresh wound. Now it was been over 25 years and I miss her a lot but now I can think of her and smile really big without crying. :)

I'll keep you in my prayers too. Okay? :)

-Laura #10163889

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 31, 2012

P.S. I know many of you have lost loved ones and I have never forgotten you in my heart and you are often in my prayers.

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Kirsten Kiki Kjaer June 01, 2012

A very beautiful creation for sure, SSSLala. And a most wonderful dedication. #10164511

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 02, 2012

Beautiful image and tribute Laura...

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Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 04, 2012

Fantastic Memorial Laura. #10167961

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 04, 2012

Thanks so much, SSSKiki, Jo Ann and Emile. :)

I hope you all had a safe weekend!

-Laura :) #10168087


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