The gentleman who took it,more than 60 years ago, died today.
http://www.uiowa.edu/~policult/assets/WWII/IwoJima_flag.jpg
My precious big brother's beloved Corps. Semper Fi,Scott
2006-08-21 08:18:34 · 14 answers · asked by I am Sunshine 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
What does it bring to YOUR mind?
2006-08-21 08:18:58 · update #1
cvq3842 Thank you. My brother died from cancer, almost two years age. God bless him ,indeed.
2006-08-21 08:28:47 · update #2
I got a little weepy and forgot to say that my brother served in Viet Nam. He wanted to help the British in the Falklands but they kindly refused . I really love him.
2006-08-21 08:30:23 · update #3
Amazing...I'll cry everytime I see that picture!
2006-08-21 08:24:47 · answer #1 · answered by sarahbeth 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Brings to mind this picture was an after thought and actually is a re-enactment of the actual event. But in the spirit of the question it also brings to mind the many, many deaths of soldiers it took and how hard it was to capture the island of Iwo Jima.
here are some more pics...
http://www.iwojima.com/raising/raisingb.htm
2006-08-21 15:27:24 · answer #2 · answered by Rick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know the photo is of Marines, but I was career Army, so it makes me think of my Dad's days in the Army [WWII and Korea] because of the era. God bless the Marines and those like your brave brother.
2006-08-21 15:48:22 · answer #3 · answered by Char 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ah the battle for iwo geema er somthing yeahthe photagraher toke the pic on an instant with out lookin through the lens it brings johnny cashes song ira hayes to mind and i'm wit u on the semper fidelis allways faithful
peace out yo
2006-08-21 15:26:35 · answer #4 · answered by nastynate 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The incredible bravery, and sacrifices people made so we could live free as we do.
I wonder whether we have been worthy of their sacrifice.
I think we should make sure we are.
God bless your brother and all our troops! And the loved ones who wait for them.
2006-08-21 15:25:43 · answer #5 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It makes me yearn for a time when America was a respected nation that helped make the world a better place.
2006-08-21 15:24:53 · answer #6 · answered by Zhimbo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I see it as hope that arises from the ashes. Days of despair have passed and another day brings hope for a better future.
2006-08-21 15:29:27 · answer #7 · answered by aprilc232 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah, i saw it on the Today show this morning. for some reason it reminds me of the World Trade Center picture of the Firemen.
2006-08-21 15:24:14 · answer #8 · answered by LovieLove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was there a Pima Indian in that photo?
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I think the pic is awesome.
2006-08-21 15:24:50 · answer #9 · answered by H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its beautiful indeed.
2006-08-21 15:23:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋