A tearjerking experience. Gosh. I wish i wasn't there at all. Sobs and anguish pervaded the entire reception hall last Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Francisco C. Ada International Airport.
I know it's hard to post these photos but my intention is to let people know, the right ones and the wrong ones, that this is the price one has to pay for any of our actions.
It was totally heart-rending to see the mother of fallen soldier Adam Quitugua Emul, his dad, and his sisters and brothers. It tore my heart apart when the sister cried embracing the casket with her tears drenching the US flag draped on her brother's casket.
It was devastating.
It's funny that we fight for the world's freedom when we lose our loved ones in exchange for it. The freedom for some is actually not complete.
I was once again uplifted by the spirits of the Commonwealth people when they lined up along the Airport Road, waving their flags. Some NMI soldiers lined up offered a salute to the entourage of the fallen soldier. You people are amazing.
Complete story can be found at http://www.saipantribune.com/newsstory.aspx?newsID=65615&cat=1.
also at http://www.guampdn.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070211/NEWS01/702110301
The Reveler
Photos by: JH/ST
4 comments:
Hey guys, glad you started a blog!
ey, thanks, and please help us spread the word...thanks for the inspiration....
GOOD JOB! VERY TOUCHING, AND HEART-WRENCHING PICTURES.
MAY GOD GIVE THE FAMILY STRENGHT DURING THESE SORROWFUL TIMES.
GWH
Thank you Ms. Gloria. God bless your family.
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