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liza
14th of July 2005 (Thu), 10:09
This was a welcoming hug received by a member of the 1544th Transportation Unit on his return from Iraq. (I was covering this for our local newspaper.) This National Guard unit was attacked in Iraq and lost several members, so it was truly a joyful homecoming.


http://photos22.flickr.com/24525684_71b5899e55.jpg
pyterps
14th of July 2005 (Thu), 10:32
What a great picture and I always enjoyed coming home then leaving on another mission.
liza
14th of July 2005 (Thu), 10:40
Thanks! This was a really emotional moment for our little town of 3500. School was dismissed early, and people lined the streets along the parade route for several miles waving flags and cheering. When the parade stopped in front of the courthouse, everyone just ran out to the guys and gals and started crying and hugging them. There wasn't a dry eye among us!
Barb42
14th of July 2005 (Thu), 11:44
I spent July 4 at a family reunion and one couple brought along an unrelated a young mother and her two small children. The husband is in Iraq for some months yet. I think your image says it all. The stress of those left behind is high and giving personal support to families still waiting makes such a difference. If anyone wants to help military families, cnsider sending a donation to Fisher House, the military version of the McDonald House. http://www.fisherhouse.org/
skade
14th of July 2005 (Thu), 18:43
What a great capture!
Ballen Photo
14th of July 2005 (Thu), 19:00
Looks like a very emotional moment. Is that a reflection, or is His eye a bit moist? ;) Nice to see happy shots like this. :D
-Bruce
liza
14th of July 2005 (Thu), 22:54
Everyone's eyes were moist that day! It was truly wonderful to have these guys from our county home safe again. Sadly, one of the boys did not make it, leaving a wife and small child.

Thank you all for your kind comments.
abigailandsam
15th of July 2005 (Fri), 05:30
Hi,
Great picture!!What a moment. Hey...you could sell this photo to Coca Cola!
Cheers/Abigail
BottomBracket
15th of July 2005 (Fri), 05:55
Great capture! Priceless.
Croasdail
15th of July 2005 (Fri), 07:51
Great piece of Americana..... thanks for catching the moment
liza
15th of July 2005 (Fri), 08:56
Thanks for all your comments! :)

Abigail- Does Coke have a military-themed ad campaign? I seldom watch television, so I wasn't sure. Hmmm! Maybe you're on to something here! :) :) :)