Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/11/17
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Fellow Luggers,
Several times, in the past, I have photographed the casualties arriving
at the Dover Air Base mortuary and it has always been a solemn and dignified
event. These people are treated as what they are fallen heroes.
Any family members present on the base, if they are allowed to be there
in the first place, were kept away from everyone.
It always makes dramatic photographs, but after the first day covering
it is repetitive and unnecessary.
Also, I have covered the funerals of some of these men. The
photographers (both still & video) have always stayed a good distance away
from the families during the funerals and allow them to grieve. The
reporters have gotten their stories either from family, friends or the
military liaison officer present, when the death is announced. It is the
toughest thing any journalist has to cover.
I always feel like a intruder and wish I wasn't there, but not covering
these events is also wrong.
In war, men die and families grieve and we must remember human side of
war.
Well, it's just my opinion....
Regards,
Sal
Sal DiMarco, Jr.
Philadelphia, PA
Web Site: http://members.fcc.net/sal.dimarcojr
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