SAY GOODBYE TO A FALLEN WARRIOR [Middle East Photography]
Uploaded: September 06, 2009 14:44:26
Saturday May 30Th 2008 we said goodbye to a fallen soldier and a
good friend. As I think back to those great memories I met Spc Justin Buaxbum
on one July day in the year of 2006 in Iraq. Justin was a great guy and another
brother who never quit. He was never a coward at anything. On the weekends it
would be the Party Man Justin Buxbuam. Especially when I would get those calls
at 3 am cause he would ask for a ride from the club. Justin was a darn good
soldier and when he would have a question about something Army He would
research it fully and find the answer. Justin physically isn't here
mentally he will always be in those treasured memory's. I stood at his
service proudly photographing and video taping for the world to see how much
this young man made a huge impact with his smile and stubbornness. As the times
of the past brought back great memories of what Justin Bauxbum did for someone
in life. I will always think about Bauxbum as the sol
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 120.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40X
William F. Clair September 06, 2009
Thank you for posting this. #1177253Joao Martinho September 06, 2009
Very emotional and impressive, Jeffrey. #7920549Ron McEwan September 06, 2009
Only another soldier knows the heart of another soldier. Well done. #7920657Michelle Alton September 07, 2009
Brings tears to my eyes, Jeffrey. A very touching tribute. #7921645Hal Bambrick September 07, 2009
The Most Powerful capture I`ve ever seen!. Very Impressive!!. Thank You for sharing!.May God Bless this young Soldier who helped keep us Free. #7922767Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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