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mdmedicgod
23rd of January 2006 (Mon), 19:14
Ok. I normally don't put links up to view photos, but due to the quantity I felt it was better that way.

These shots were taken During the funneral service of SSGT Michael McMullen. He was wounded christmas eve and died January Tenth. Mike was wounded while saving another member of his unit. Mike not only was in the military, but he also was career firefighter/Paramedic for the City Salisbury, Maryland Fire Department. So he recieved a full firemens and Military funneral. Here is collection of shots from myself and my Partner (not life). He shoots nikon and I shoot 20D so.. The exif that contain 20d are mine and the others are waynes

http://www.pbase.com/barrall74/salute_to_a_fallen_comrade_michael_mcmullen
BIGTUFFGUY
23rd of January 2006 (Mon), 19:20
must have been one good man, sorry for your loss
shakin360
23rd of January 2006 (Mon), 23:16
Absolutely wonderful shots. I bet some were hard to take.

Very sad. I'm not gonna lie, they brought tears to my eyes. I am very sorry for your loss.

May God bless him, his family & friends, and all of his brothers & sisters who are serving our great country.
Mills
24th of January 2006 (Tue), 00:47
I'm sorry for your loss.
justchris
24th of January 2006 (Tue), 09:21
The pictures were generally very good, though many were almost difficult to look at. The ones with what looks to be his wife or sister looking onto the casket are heartbreaking. I want to give her a hug or pat her on the shoulder.

Ahhhhhh... life.
mdmedicgod
24th of January 2006 (Tue), 09:30
I should also mention. That the young man sitting in the wheel chair with the blue shirt. Is the young man the Mike shielded from the blast of the roadside device
Eagle
24th of January 2006 (Tue), 21:17
Sorry for your loss.

That is a very powerful series of pictures. Very well done. A fine tribute to a great person.
smittymike19
25th of January 2006 (Wed), 11:43
I should also mention. That the young man sitting in the wheel chair with the blue shirt. Is the young man the Mike shielded from the blast of the roadside device

wow if i dint have goose bump sbefore, they are here now. sad story. nice captures as u definitely get the emotion of the day. sorry for your loss.
smittymike19
25th of January 2006 (Wed), 11:49
was just thinking to myself, what a beautiful way of having a funeral, with both teh military and firefighters at his side. these types of funerals always make me proud of our society, that we collectively celebrate a man's life. (also ironic as he died in war, which is something "unbeautiful")
MrsKitty
25th of January 2006 (Wed), 21:31
I am really moved........

That would have been quite an experience to see in person...not sure I could handle it tho...
PaCiFiSt
25th of January 2006 (Wed), 22:01
Very very very nicely done.

Sorry for the loss. Those pictures really bring out emotion in me and I didn't even know the man, I can only imagine what they do for the people he knew.
RuggerJoe
26th of January 2006 (Thu), 22:46
I'm speachless. Sorry for your loss.
Cleo199
28th of January 2006 (Sat), 21:27
The photography was very well done. I wondered about the man in the wheelchair. It must have been very difficult for you and your partner to take these pictures.
Balliolman
29th of January 2006 (Sun), 17:12
Condolences.
T.D.
29th of January 2006 (Sun), 17:53
Stunning. I'm speechless.
cargo123
29th of January 2006 (Sun), 19:22
These pictures really tell a story. A story that can't be told in a 30 second news blip of a soldier killed in Iraq. Our military are truely paying a price, and your pictures helped me realize that more than anything I've seen. My deepest sympathy.