Its Veterans Day 2009.  Each year it comes and goes and many pay tribute to the hard working dedicated hero soldiers that protect our country.  Today was special for me.  Command Master Chief Moore stopped by the studio to have his photograph taken.  Its been many years since he was an MK II and had fewer strips to represent his years.  Before he went off to Afganistan or Iraq he wanted a new photo taken.  It was my honor to photograph him on this Veterans day.  His story is not unique.  He is one of the many who serve our country.

Nate is the Marine photographed above.  Nate is young, outgoing, and full of pride for his country.  Just after boot camp he arrived at my studio to have his photograph taken.  Nate is at the beginning of his military career.  The fire in his eyes to serve our country is amazing.  I am so proud to know Nate.

Today please say prayer for our Nate and Mark.  Pray for their safety, their family’s, and their hearts.

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