-Funeral for a Friend
Uploaded: October 12, 2005 04:16:06
FAIR OAKS,California
Thousands of people attended a recent funeral for two young, well liked pilots that were killed while patroling Lake Natoma, California.
Their helicopter crashed into the side of a hill while spectators watched horrified, unable to do anything to stop it. The manufacture of the helicopter has taken responsibility for the malfunction that caused the accident. While hundreds of police officers were attending the televised funeral I was in the parking lot hoping to capture a memory of my own.
Roxanne M. Bubar October 12, 2005
Oh my, I am so sorry for your lose. How tragic for everyone. They must of been well loved.Ronda Chatelle October 13, 2005
Oh Roxanne..You are such a sweetie!I had a feeling I shouldn't of used this title.. I'm sorry, this wasn't a friend of mine.These were two police helicopter pilots, and most all of the attendees were other police officers on their motorcyles. I was just there to try and get some pictures of the bikes;)...its still a mystery to me why there was such an extensive funeral. It started at one location around 9:00 am and these photos were taken around 5:00 pm. They moved around all day. Closing entire streets and parts of the freeways all with taxpayers money. It was televised! I had never seen anything like it. So..yes they must of been loved. It was very sad. Anyhow, the bikes look cool huh? #1946458
Derek Winchester November 03, 2005
Great shot, I really like the leading lines here and the b+w really adds to the sense of a funeral. Reminds me of the 21 gun salute they do. #2030857Ronda Chatelle November 12, 2005
Thanks for taking time to comment Derek. #2067803Stanley J. Contrades November 23, 2005
CONGRATULATIONS on this being chosen as a Finalist, Ronda, and much good luck to you in the next round!!Jill Odice November 24, 2005
Congrats on this well earned finalist Ronda! #2115692Peter W. Marks August 19, 2006
Hi Ronda! I am fascinated by this image- it is thoroughly thought provoking. Without any title it is an almost abstract design but the "Police" logos indicates this is more than an image of industrial curves. Then the original title steers one's thoughts to how our public services respond with such support to tragedy among their colleagues.Pete #3184461
Ronda Chatelle August 21, 2006
Well Pete I hope you got some work done!!! Thank you so much for taking your time to view and comment as you have. It is rare that I encounter someone that is able to accurately detect the layers of thought behind the lens. At least mine.Opposition and Balance are emotions that plague my view. Confliction and confusing emotions taken out on my camera! I am fasinated with the depth of your instinct; still... unable to clear up what the artist was trying to say. It seems that you have literally experienced the image with a precision I'm not used to. Thank you! #3195749
Bill Wyatt December 01, 2006
A very belated Congratulations to you on your special Finalist! Beautiful work Ronda! #3655379Darryl Wilkinson December 01, 2006
A touching and most memorable finalist, ronda. It's good to see that your photogenic vision was recognized. Congratulations on your award. #3656071Raymond Pauly December 01, 2006
Wow!! This is one cool shot! #3656330Tammy Espino February 23, 2008
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