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The Soldier: 1918
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 02/05/2009 - 6:10pm.
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Submitted by lara on Fri, 02/06/2009 - 3:04am.
He would have been fitted with artificial limbs by the military, but at whose expense?
Courage
Submitted by MAYBELLINE on Fri, 02/06/2009 - 12:48am.
I wonder what kind of courage this man had - not only to go to war and lose his hands; but what kind of courage did he have to allow the photo to be taken. What an interesting portrait.
Thank you, soldier.
Submitted by Nikki4me on Thu, 02/05/2009 - 10:44pm.
One of my college classmates lost his arms, like this man, two years ago in Iraq. I wish I could thank the soldier in photograph for his sacrifice as well.
Soldiering On
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Thu, 02/05/2009 - 8:49pm.
I looked at this picture a long time, seeing and feeling depression. But I'm hoping his look is more that of determination.
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