Paying Tribute to Corporal Benjamin Neal [Flag Pictures Photography]

© Nancy (Peaches) Harker

Paying Tribute to Corporal Benjamin Neal

Uploaded: May 23, 2012 22:36:13

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The war in Afghanistan has claimed the life of Specialist Benjamin H. Neal, 21, Orfordville, WI,
who died April 25 from injuries sustained when enemy forced attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device
Hundreds came out to line the streets with thousands of american flags to pay respect
Twelve miles, Over 2500 flapping of flags greeted the Neal family on their somber journey to bring Corporal Benjamin Neal home
May you rest in peace and thank you for your service




Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 106.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Tiia Vissak May 24, 2012

a great image! #1464795

Jack Gaskin May 24, 2012

AMEN

Fitting tribute to a fallen HERO


Jack #10148059

Paul E. Earl May 24, 2012

Another sad tale. A lovely tribute!
#10148102

Joy Rector May 24, 2012

love this shot #10148133

Monnie Ryan May 24, 2012

Beautiful tribute, Nancy! #10148195

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic May 24, 2012

Nice capture, Nancy. Wonderful tribute to Corporal Benjamin Neal. So sad how many people we have lost in the wars. #10148257

Tammy Espino May 24, 2012

Excellent tribute captured. #10148827

Neal D. Hatcher May 25, 2012

Beautiful tribute #10149963

Jim Baines level-classic May 26, 2012

This says so much about a community, its people, their philosophies in life .. admiration .. respect. An honorable display of your magnificent talents, Peaches. #10154551

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 26, 2014

The Freedom Riders escorted my Fathers Military Memorial/Funeral in, 2012. This reminds me so much of that day.

I've enjoyed viewing your gallery tonight. I never did find the "boots" Lol... :D

-Laura :) #10956927


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