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Born at the Crest of the Empire

Friday, December 02, 2005

Picture of the Day - 2

Remember what's really going on.

Norma Mendez, the mother of U.S. Army soldier Antonio Mendez, who was killed recently in Iraq, embraces an American flag which was ceremonially folded and given to her, at her son's burial, in Rincon, western Puerto Rico, Friday, Dec. 2, 2005. Antonio Mendez, age 22, was killed in Kirkuk, Iraq, on Nov. 11, according to Army authorities.

posted by mikevotes at 3:58 PM

4 Comments:

  • One of the strongest memories of my youth is seeing my Aunt Mary in tears, refusing to take the flag at her son's burial at Ft. Snelling after he was killed in Vietnam. The officer tried over and over again to make her take it but she wouldn't.

    By Blogger Neil Shakespeare, at 4:31 PM  

  • interesting story, neil. I like these pic of the day posts, Mike.

    By Blogger JOS, at 4:43 PM  

  • Jos, you're still coming by. Seen you at other places, but hadn't gotten a comment from you in awhile. I was alittle worried I'd pissed you off somehow.

    And Neil, man, that's a strong story. I can see it all in my mind. Genuine thanks for sharing it.

    Mike

    By Blogger mikevotes, at 5:07 PM  

  • Very moving photo. Almost as if she is hugging her son. It's all she has now to replace him.

    By Blogger NEWSGUY, at 6:05 PM  

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