Wow! Phenomenal picture! Even more so if this was real, and not posed. I am so envious of people who have absolute Faith in God, I wish I was one.
In another life I'd love to be in a congregation that's dancing and singing on Sunday morning, with this guy up front, but in this life I was a Combat Engineer in Nam, witnessed unspeakable horrors, and don't have that kind of Faith.
Dan, I see you were in the 1st Cav. If you were in Nam, Welcome Home!
Hanginon wrote:
Wow! Phenomenal picture! Even more so if this was real, and not posed. I am so envious of people who have absolute Faith in God, I wish I was one.
In another life I'd love to be in a congregation that's dancing and singing on Sunday morning, with this guy up front, but in this life I was a Combat Engineer in Nam, witnessed unspeakable horrors, and don't have that kind of Faith.
Dan, I see you were in the 1st Cav. If you were in Nam, Welcome Home!
Most appreciated of you brother!
Yes I was Country for 2 years, 1967-1969 in I Corps-Western /S.VNAM/Loation border-Lang Vei-"H" Co/75th Rangers-then MACV-SOG North-- faith kept me from doing somethings better not done when situation arose. Nature of a combat infantryman. Was my faith tested? You better believe it! I regret nothing today!
I salute YOU and ALL the Engineers! What you did for LZ's and FOB was phenominal!! Khe Sahn was unbelievable and I will include my Marine brothers in this one! You guyz did 1 helluva a job keeping us alive and supplied in support of the Marines!
Welcome home brother Fred!
HawkeyeOneZero-Actual
Super timing on this portrait, and I love the B&W rendering too. This type of shot says so much, and is what good people photography is all about!
The cross he's wearing is what my life is about. Thanks for sharing this excellent image.
The 'Ring Exchange' shot is also excellent! I was a wedding/portrait photographer for many years, before turning mostly to corporate event work. I decided to retire in 2019 when Covid hit. Now I do some volunteer event shooting and my own nature/wildlife/ family stuff.
gmccroskery wrote:
Super timing on this portrait, and I love the B&W rendering too. This type of shot says so much, and is what good people photography is all about!
The cross he's wearing is what my life is about. Thanks for sharing this excellent image.
The 'Ring Exchange' shot is also excellent! I was a wedding/portrait photographer for many years, before turning mostly to corporate event work. I decided to retire in 2019 when Covid hit. Now I do some volunteer event shooting and my own nature/wildlife/ family stuff.
I did not here you!!!!!" 
