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Rob took this at the LZ Lambeau event in Green Bay to honor the Vietnam vets that were never properly welcomed home after thier tours of duty. This was one Gold Star mother being helped by another Gold Star mother as she found her son's name on the wall. I know its not the same as him coming home, but it takes my breath away when I think of the amazing dignity and grace this woman showed when they interviewed her. She even took her place on one of the motorcycles for the honor ride where over 1200 men and women rode to signify the number of wisconsin soldiers that never made it home.
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xgi2004, KeriAlways (is skulking around here somewhere), mmv824, etherealandrea, and 33 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Ambesi (36 months ago | reply)
I'm crying right now. What a pwerful image!
ashleyN. (36 months ago | reply)
A mother's love...powerful. Great shot.
mnheather (36 months ago | reply)
this one pushed me over the edge...the tears are falling as I type..
Aimeelmk (36 months ago | reply)
A mother's sacrifice...amazing capture.
etaemommy (36 months ago | reply)
crying
xgi2004 (36 months ago | reply)
Absolutely beautiful!
KeriAlways (is skulking around here somewhere) (36 months ago | reply)
speechless over the beauty...
boomboom1128 (36 months ago | reply)
LOVE this one!
turbatn (36 months ago | reply)
Congrats on Explore.
Acierman (36 months ago | reply)
amazing image ....a real tear jerker
All EAR's (36 months ago | reply)
Do you know this made EXPLORED? I just came across it - congrats!!
MissFranciePants (36 months ago | reply)
lol I'm such a novice... don't even know what explored is!
All EAR's (36 months ago | reply)
I'm not 100% clear either, but I THINK Explored is a select 500 photos picked each day as "noteworthy" from the hundreds of thousands submitted by everyone. I have heard they use tags, titles etc to choose. It may be a random process too. Either way, it is indeed a beautiful photo and a wonderful addition to PW's pool. Have a great day!!
Chrysanth3mum (36 months ago | reply)
All I can saw is wow... such a moving picture.
MaineLand & SeaScapes/Barking Mad (36 months ago | reply)
Beautiful and powerful image...coming from a mother who just said goodbye to her daughter as she prepares to deploy to Iraq.
hockeygal1963 (36 months ago | reply)
Wow, simply, WOW. Heart in throat, tears in eye this is what America is about and we should be DAMN PROUD!
kylydia19 (36 months ago | reply)
Wow.
shannonlittrell (36 months ago | reply)
incredible. cannot think of another adjective.
jlcfrench (36 months ago | reply)
Having a 9 yr old son..I cannot imagine. WOW
mumuv3 (36 months ago | reply)
Wow. Just wow.
slpatters64 (36 months ago | reply)
WOW! I started crying just seeing the photo... I couldn't see through my tears to read... oh so moving... WOW!
Taryn Rae (36 months ago | reply)
Such a beautiful photo. I absolutely love it and the story behind it. Congrats on making PW's list!
mommyribs (36 months ago | reply)
so moving...there really are no words.
ShoelessLinda (aka HEMEEE) (36 months ago | reply)
Sooo touching! A photo to be proud of...
KS_Kris (36 months ago | reply)
This made me cry. Beautiful.
CarenG (36 months ago | reply)
This is such a wonderful shot! I love it!
Anginator80 (36 months ago | reply)
Me too!! When I saw it on the PW page, I started getting choked up! So sweet and moving!
Jenny Modesitt (36 months ago | reply)
Absolutely incredible...
CuteAsABugOnARug (36 months ago | reply)
This is incredible and touching. The women with there white gloves are so graceful and the whole thing is just touching! Thank you for sharing!
Blake n Donna Mc (36 months ago | reply)
Beautiful. Words are not enough to describe the feelings this pictures pulls from my heart. God bless America.
stangergirls (36 months ago | reply)
This brought tears to my eyes!! Amazing photo!!
a girl named kevyn (36 months ago | reply)
Incredible capture. Just so moving....
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kmiller799 (36 months ago | reply)
Wow, such a heart wrenching moment. Amazing capture and story.
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SayChzzz (36 months ago | reply)
amazing moment in time, love it. Brought a tear to my eye. thank you for sharing.
Reba88 (36 months ago | reply)
I'd like to use this as my Memorial Day weekend profile picture on Facebook, but I'd like your permission first. It was wonderfully poignant. Just beautiful!
BSW68 (36 months ago | reply)
I wanted to ask the same exact thing as Reba88...please let me know. This is simply POWERFUL. Thank you for sharing.
! jennerz (36 months ago | reply)
wow.
bluebird218 - off for a while (36 months ago | reply)
Such a touching photo. Thanks for sharing.
jlquick30 (36 months ago | reply)
It just goes to show the never ending power of a mother's love. So, so touching. Thank you for sharing!
andrea matrix (36 months ago | reply)
Wonderful.
elh70 (36 months ago | reply)
Beautiful. (seen in explore)
leelee1957 (36 months ago | reply)
Yes, it is powerful and amazing. I too would love to use it on my Memorial Day post as well. Great shot.
withoneel (36 months ago | reply)
Humbled.
عالي السكوت~ ما اسمعك [deleted] (36 months ago | reply)
Fantastic image!
Please add this photo to
"ســـــنا الـفضــــه - Sana Al Fida Awards"
todaniell (36 months ago | reply)
A touching photo. Everything you wrote about was obvious in the photo. Thank you. Good job.
Gabriella Carta (Italy) (36 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Visto dai miei occhi (P1-C1), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
bren_55 (36 months ago | reply)
Wow, this is so touching - brought tears to my eyes! Thanks so much for sharing this.
Shutterbugg01 (36 months ago | reply)
This DEF withstands the adage, A picture is worth a thousand words. Simply beautiful and touching. priceless!!
Selfies Just Because... (36 months ago | reply)
So grateful for this ...thank you for sharing.
Franks Photos (34 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called TOUR OF DUTY, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
This photo was invited and added to the TOUR OF DUTY group.
James C. Bozeman (33 months ago | reply)
Forever thankful for this Pic, awesome.
54StorminWillyGJ54 (24 months ago | reply)
incredible!
3buzyboyz (24 months ago | reply)
This truly defines "a picture is worth a thousand words".
Awesome.
Reba88 (12 months ago | reply)
I think of this picture all the time. It is the embodiment of why we have a Memorial Day. Once again, thanks for sharing it.♥