Day 7: My hero
My hero, my rock, my love, my Chief, my husband.
This photo was taken on December 28, 2007 using a Nikon D40.
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Twobecameone (54 months ago | reply)
If a picture says a thousand words, this one is speechless. Awesome, awesome photo! Definitely frame worthy.
katemusgrove (54 months ago | reply)
Oh, I love this. I just love this.
Cartwheels At Midnight (54 months ago | reply)
This is a beautiful photo. As an ex-navy-wife, I can truly appreciate what this photo means. Frame it now.
Tracey*J (54 months ago | reply)
Aww, so sweet Karyl. You should submit this to some photo contest, like Parade magazine!
katemusgrove (54 months ago | reply)
Tracey is right, Parade Magazine or something similar would be all OVER this. And then I will tell stories about how I knew you way back before you were famous. It's a win-win!
photogirl0601 (54 months ago | reply)
Try it in Black and white too....i bet that would look great! Oh, and I agree with everyone...send it in to a magazine!
Lauren Hewings (54 months ago | reply)
i agree, this is great - simple, yet powerful...
Russ23 (54 months ago | reply)
Wonderful, definately one for the wall.
bethany actually (54 months ago | reply)
Navy wives, represent! (My husband is a LCDR in the Supply Corps.)
Andrea W (54 months ago | reply)
Very sweet!
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Tragic (54 months ago | reply)
Awe, how beautiful :)
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Seen next to a fellow photo of 7 Days. (?)
catiecake (54 months ago | reply)
lovelovelove
bluesleepy (54 months ago | reply)
Wow, thanks, everyone!!! I have to confess that this photo was Kurt's idea. He's good at stuff like that.
For those of you who don't know me all that well -- the Navy has been huge in my life. My father and stepmother both served, my father reaching the rank of LCDR after spending the first third of his naval career as enlisted, my stepmother reaching LCDR in the Reserves after serving many years as a reservist on active duty. So I was a Navy brat as a kid, bouncing from state to state and school to school. I was even born at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center in VA. I almost think I was born with a sea bag.
I always swore I would never marry a sailor, but here I am, married to my very own Chief. He was a Petty Officer First Class when we got married (photo is HERE), but was promoted in 2006 to Chief. He is a Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical), which means he works on the electrical systems for the jet engines that propel the smaller ships. Since our wedding in 2001, we've been stationed in Portsmouth, VA, near Seattle, WA, and now Newport, RI.
And I wouldn't trade it for the world!!
*Out of my Mind* (54 months ago | reply)
This is a wonderful photo. And to add to the pride that I can see in your face, you are also totally gorgeous.
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themikestand (54 months ago | reply)
Lovely.
doow. (54 months ago | reply)
Great stuff - I love the back story too.
Twobecameone added this photo to their favorites. (54 months ago)
one beach (54 months ago | reply)
Such a sincere sweet shot.
JP1723 (54 months ago | reply)
This is the the best picture ever. I loved reading about the background. Thanks for telling. I would frame this, if I were you. I love it.
zebrabelly (54 months ago | reply)
Awww! :)
flickrfy added this photo to his favorites. (54 months ago)
Peter Ashton aka peamasher (54 months ago | reply)
Just what do the Americans award medals for? Their chests are always covered in medal ribbons while you would be unlikely to see more than four or five on a British serviceman with equivalent service.
bluesleepy (54 months ago | reply)
Top row: Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (Kurt has 7), Navy Unit Commendation.
Second row: Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Battle E (x4), Good Conduct (x3)
Third row: National Defense Medal (x2 -- Kurt is unique for having two), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Fourth row: Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service (x4), Naval Reserve Sea Service Ribbon
Most of his medals are unit commendations, including those for serving on multiple deployments (three to Iraq and the Persian Gulf), and one from participating in counter-drug operations. His Navy Commendation Award was given to him for being his being directly responsible for his ship passing a major inspection, and his Navy Achievement Medals (of which he has seven) were awarded for his hard work on multiple deployments spread over four ships.
susie_songbird added this photo to her favorites. (54 months ago)
CitrusGirl (54 months ago | reply)
HEY!!! You forgot to mention your BIL and Seeeester both are veterans! Sheesh!
Officially a Mom added this photo to her favorites. (54 months ago)
Tracy27 (54 months ago | reply)
What a completely lovely picture.
Matt Cline added this photo to his favorites. (54 months ago)
Lauren Hewings (54 months ago | reply)
hey - congrats! you made Explore!
kmk81975 (54 months ago | reply)
Beautiful. :)
Renée~Gurl (54 months ago | reply)
Prefect picture! you look so content with him.. Best wishes for the both of you in 2008.
bluesleepy (54 months ago | reply)
Wow, thanks for telling me that, Lauren!! How do you find out those kinds of things? ;o)
Thanks again, everyone. I am so glad you all like this photo so much!
katemusgrove (54 months ago | reply)
Karyl, go here and type in your user name. This picture has been as high as #56!
bluesleepy (54 months ago | reply)
Dammit, Kate, quit giving me reasons to fall in love with you more and more and more!!!
Also your Letter to Mervyn I saw in Explore too! LOVE that photo.
teamjtx added this photo to her favorites. (54 months ago)
teamjtx (54 months ago | reply)
Great shot. Tell your husband thank you for me.
Retired_CPO_USN1 [deleted] (51 months ago | reply)
Hi.
I'm a retired CPO myself (EMC(SW)). I know how special this photo is. Check out my photos from my retirement -- especially "follow me, son". It still brings a tear to my eye.
Retired_CPO_USN1 [deleted] (51 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Goat Locker, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
[Lindy] (45 months ago | reply)
fantastic photo!
philoschelle (45 months ago | reply)
How did I miss this!? This is beautiful, Karyl. You and Kurt are both so talented!
Franks Photos (26 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!
dubububu added this photo to their favorites. (5 months ago)