Just north of town sits a small park, used primarily as meeting spaces for family reunions, corporate cookouts, or small and intimate picnics. On the land is a large tank that stands guard to the park, as well as marks the spot where a veterans' memorial will soon stand. Sometime in the future, there will be a space for those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice will be honored with a walkway, obelisk, and other items of remembrance. There's not a day goes by when I don't think about how lucky I am to be living in a place where perfect strangers defend my rights and allow me to be free. Friends and family alike have served, or are serving, and there's no question that they are some of the most powerful superheroes that comic books wish they could write about.
I went there this morning and wanted to capture both the rusting tank in a flattering way as well as incorporating the flag for the symbolism. While the rising sun was playing havoc with casting shadows everywhere in the tall trees, I was able to get this one that showed both the tank, Army logo, and the flag standing tall behind it. Interestingly enough, when I was out there this morning, there was a breeze that was blowing leaves around, but just before I took this picture, the wind died down just briefly enough to let me know it was okay. A moving tribute from Mother Nature to honor her troops.
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