Military Funeral

[BeccaJ]

My closest cousin was killed in Iraq over Christmas. I did not have my camera at the airport when his body returned, but I was asked to have it at the funeral. I wouldn't ever have thought to have brought it otherwise, but I suppose in this case, I'm glad I did.

These were all shot with the kit lens on the XTi...ive since invested in some lenses with image stabilzer in them for times when i really just shouldnt use a flash... No flash was used...they were all hand held at a pretty slow shutter speed...

He was a volunteer firefighter while he was becoming an eagle scout, and every fire department we passed on the way to the cemetary had the flag hanging from their ladders.

http://www.troststudios.com/data//589/Jer4.jpg

http://www.troststudios.com/data//589/Jer3.jpg

http://www.troststudios.com/data//589/Jer2.jpg

http://www.troststudios.com/data//589/Jer5.jpg

This is probably my favorite pic of them all. and the saddest. I edited it to my personal liking, tho a little dark, just trying something different.

http://www.troststudios.com/data//589/Jer1.jpg

[hunghimself]

good job. just keep it up and you will improve over time

[DDCSD]

I'm sorry for your families loss.

Not sure what to say, very touching photographs, captured the moment well.

The dog tag shot is unbelievably moving.

Thank you for sharing these with us.

[Subyn00by]

aw man, sorry to hear about your loss.

Great shots though, I'm sure he would've been very proud.

[seanbaker]

Incredible.

#'s 4 and 5 resonate most with me, while #3 is a testament to the Texas I've always loved.

Very nice job.

RIP, sir.

2LT Baker

[Grace]

good job. I understand your pain...

God Bless.

[Lisa W]

Very moving, #5 is the best.
I too understand your pain.

[MsUmpire]

3 & 5 moved me to tears. i appreciate the service of our men & women in uniform. i am truly sorry for the loss of your cousin.

[Zansho]

Wow. That dog tag shot is just... the epitome of storytelling. That one shot said all of what you were trying to capture, and I wouldn't change a single thing about it. I'm sorry for your family's loss, and am thankful for all that our servicemen do for protecting us US citizens.

[MikePrattPhotography]

I as well am sorry to hear of the families loss. I myslef am currently enlisted in the military and it always saddens me when I hear of a loss of one of my own.

The dogtag picture is AMAZING... Its very rare that you find a photographer with a passion. Good job and I am sorry once again.

Micahel Oliver
United States Navy

[S.Horton]

I'm sorry for your families loss.

Not sure what to say, very touching photographs, captured the moment well.

The dog tag shot is unbelievably moving.

Thank you for sharing these with us.

+1:(

[ronmayhew]

Sorry for your loss. Great work. I salute his service and pray for his family and loved ones.

[WilliamL]

I'm so sorry for your loss... your pictures are very moving....

[roentarre]

Very sad to see another loss of human life

[BeccaJ]

Thanks for your comments everyone. And i appreciate your words.

I could stare at the last one for hours. Glad ya'll see it like i do.

Thanks again!

[Trisha418]

good job on the pics, and im so sorry about your loss, as you said above, I too stared at the last one for a long time.....

[Citex]

Wow Rebecca those are very powerful shots, that last one is great.

[hawk911]

Thanks for your comments everyone. And i appreciate your words.

I could stare at the last one for hours. Glad ya'll see it like i do.

Thanks again!

I couldn't stare at it for 2 seconds without tears; it's that moving. I'm not overly sensitive, but man that shot just moved me to tears. I'm sorry for your loss, but grateful for your cousin's sacrifice for our freedom.

[Zonieart]

Very moving photographs. My heart is heavy for your family and your cousin's sacrifice for our country. I shall say a prayer for him tonight.

[anjc]

Good job on your photos. My condolences to you and your family for your loss, and Thank You to you and your family for your great sacrifice for my freedom :(

[silvex]

I'm sorry for your families loss.

Not sure what to say, very touching photographs, captured the moment well.

The dog tag shot is unbelievably moving.

Thank you for sharing these with us.

Ditto!

Maybe a bit off topic, but these young men are the ones that people dis-respect when the american flag is burn. These brave american soldiers gave it all.

Very moving work.

[LBaldwin]

Excellent work. These images bring into focus what sacrifice military family members suffer when a loved one is lost.

I think the Dog Tag image is the strongest of them all. Please register your images with the copyright office and maintain the copyright. I am sorry to bring it up now, but there are those that will remove your image and use it for their own purposes.

Again, my condolances to you and your family.

[prilamai]

#5 is very good.. I had to break out the tissues.. The editing is nice also.