Just down the road from the gates of Arlington you will find the USMC Memorial. It is a brilliant work of art and holds a special place in my heart as two of my uncles are Marines. I come from a family where military service is practically expected as the price of being a free American. We did it proudly and with a joyful heart. Many times people have said "thank you for your service" upon finding out that I am a veteran. I am slightly embarrassed and don't feel right saying "you're welcome". I just say " I didn't do it for the thanks, but thank you for recognizing it. I did it because I love this land where I am living my life." My uncle Ray Nicol served in Nam and was wounded there. If you want to thank someone, thank someone like him. He would probably just say " It was nothing".
This is the west side of the statue, facing away from the street. The indian, Ira Hayes, is the man whose fingers are not touching the flagpole.
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Thank you for visiting my site-I appreciate your encouraging words as to my art-I waited a long time to DO it w/concentration...and am -now- pursuing my art w/continued college classes---my first degree (Special Ed.) did not allow time to take very many art classes!
Great photos of the Iwo Jima sculpture!
When last in Washington D.C. - I noticed that the city is a 'treasure trove' of sculpture--and would lend herself to a 'sculpture Tour'!
I really like your site!
BTW-Go Army-Beat Navy--
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just added your site to mine--
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I like your art too...
Awesome Sculpture, Indeed it is!
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