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The Cost Of Freedom

© Melissa L. Zavadil

The Cost Of Freedom

Uploaded: August 02, 2005

Description

Where have you gone Daddy? I miss you so.....

This is a dedication series to those in war and to those that have paid the highest cost.

This is the first in a four part series.

I felt compelled to do a series that showed both the costs and benefits of war.

I hope you enjoy the series.

Comments

Laurie Bocca August 02, 2005

This picture makes me want to reach out and hug him but since I can't do that I will be holding on to my own children really tight tonight. Make sure he knows what a hero his father is and how much we appreciate his sacrifices. #287920

Kerby Pfrangle August 02, 2005

Melissa

I be watching for series daily.

This is wonderful.

Just give thanks to the men and women in uniform for keeping us all safe and sacrifices they make.

WOnderful image.

Kerby #1668839

Marsha S. Smith August 02, 2005

Beautiful and touching image, Melissa. I look forward to the rest of the series. #1668856

Deb Holmes-Hatfield August 02, 2005

What a touching image Melissa, makes me teary to look at his sad little face, but a great tribute to the men and women keeping us free! Very well done! #1668942

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 02, 2005

WOW!!! Speechless...makes me want to cry! He looks as if he is or has been crying. My son just had to leave his wife and kids for the next two months. He is not In Iraq this time but away from his family!
Will be watching for your series! #1669192

Sandy Landon August 02, 2005

Very touching image! You captured the mood perfectly! #1669301

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 02, 2005

Beautiful capture Melissa. Like the others I want to just put my arms around him and hug him. Those tears in his eyes just brought tears to my eyes. He is so adroable. It makes me so sad to see all the men and women going off to the different places of war. It is just so senseless with all the lives we have lost. Will be looking for more in your series of these. #1669309

Terry R. Hatfield August 02, 2005

Well Done Melissa! His Expression Tells It All! #1669468

Bobbie Davis August 02, 2005

Thank you so much Melissa!! I'm in the military and am touched by all who feel the same as I do....thank you! #1669547

Donna Dunbar August 02, 2005

A wonderful heartfelt message you have presented with your image. I look forward to seeing the rest in your series. Beautiful job Melissa !!!!!!!! #1669591

Karen Walzer August 02, 2005

Melissa... It's so hard to try to explain to the little ones. My husband is in Iraq right now also. You and your family will be added to our prayers. Karen #1669675

Dan McConoughey August 02, 2005

Melissa. A very touching image.

It means many things to me as my son is now serving in the U.S. Marines

I pray for him and our other service men and women constantly.

I hope your series puts on peoples hearts to pray for our military and the safty and guidance for all. #1669740

Colette M. Metcalf August 02, 2005

Very touching, Melissa. #1669753

Karen C. Dykes August 02, 2005

THIS IS TRULY PRECIOUS AND HEART WRENCHING, BUT SOMETIMES WE NEED OUR HEARTS WRENCHED #1670022

Joy Rector August 03, 2005

Fantastic image, well done #1670490

Alisha L. Ekstrom August 03, 2005

WOW Melissa...SPLENDID image!!! Everyone has said it all!!!! I LOVE it!!! I will be watching for more..can't wait. He looks sooo sad. #1671776

Susan L. Vasquez August 04, 2005

how touching, makes us remember. wonderful image Melissa... #1678679

Donna K. Kilcher level-classic August 06, 2005

Wonderful capture!! #1686127

Virginia L. Allison October 01, 2005

Melissa, what a beautiful tribute to all thoses who have fought or to those waiting here at home. Your gallery is touching and amazing...don't stop #1905305

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