RE: [Leica] Dover USAF base photography & military funerals.

["B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>]

Thanks for the straight forward explanation, Sal - and a dose of
reality.

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From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
[mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Sal
DiMarco,Jr.
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2003 6:33 PM
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Subject: [Leica] Dover USAF base photography & military funerals.


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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