“It is a curious thing, the death of a loved one. We all know that our time in this world is limited, and that eventually all of us will end up underneath some sheet, never to wake up. And yet it is always a surprise when it happens to someone we know. It is like walking up the stairs to your bedroom in the dark, and thinking there is one more stair than there is. Your foot falls down, through the air, and there is a sickly moment of dark surprise as you try and readjust the way you thought of things.”
— Lemony Snicket said that
An impressive image, Sherri.
A very poignant scene. We see it played over and over all too often and each time it is very sad.
Powerful scene and words, they’re perfectly paired.
That is perfectly shot.
somber occasion, well documented in classic B&W
Excellent, Sherri.
Très belle vue de ces honneur avec la main sur le drapeau sueprbe.
amitié
What an excellent quote to describe the feeling of death, Sherri. Indeed, so. And I love how you have captured the sense of honor.
Bien exprimé. .
That quote says it so succinctly, sherri. Your picture does the same
BW is perfect for this subject
is that someone you know? i’m sorry 🙁
Quel magnifique hommage ! Une très belle photo ! Bravo et un magnifique texte !
Our only certainty is ‘to die’
A fine picture and some very true words.
Un moment spécial et très émouvant! Bise, bonne journée tout en douceur!
Such a lovely quotation for this moving image
A moving image and a text which is so true …
A moving and poignant image.
A powerful image that you’ve captured here, which evokes so much reverence!! The B&W works well here.
We should all feel proud and happy that there are those among us who will put their lives on the line for the rest of us. Unfortunately, some will actively try to evade their duty to country like the coward, who shall remain unnamed, who holds high office in our land.
For a fallen friend.
thought provoking text, Sherri. and an excellent shot from this view.
I have seen similar images many times, but always inside a movie, this is the first picture, 🙂
Une image marquante de cette cérémonie.
Very beautiful b&w… great picture for an great nation!.
what a powerful story in this image. I hope it was not someone you knew and loved. And do I ever love that quote by Lemony Snicket
The image and quote go so well together.