Memorial Day - Freedom Has A Price
by Jerry Cowart
Title
Memorial Day - Freedom Has A Price
Artist
Jerry Cowart
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Photography Print
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Memorial Day - Freedom Has A Price
Thank you to the men and women who gave their all...
Title: Memorial Day - Freedom Has A Price...
I took this photograph at The Los Angeles National Cemetery in California; the National Cemetery
dates back to 1889.
I went there one beautiful Sunday afternoon wanting to take photos of the American flag as it was blowing in the wind. As I was walking the grounds and paying my respects to the to those men and women who served our country proudly and are no longer with us I was moved to take this photo in honor of those men and women. Each Memorial Day all of the grave sites have an individual American flag posted beside them; it is a very moving and respectful sight to behold.
With due respect and as a Vietnam veteran it is my privilege to donate 50% of the proceeds from this photograph to Veterans, Inc., an organization that serves veterans and their families across America.
Memorial Day is a US federal holiday wherein the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces are remembered. The holiday, which is celebrated every year on the final Monday of May, was formerly known as Decoration Day and originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. By the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died while in the military service.
Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service. Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries.
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This photo was taken with Canon Mark II with a Canon 28-135 lens.
My photographs have been featured in over 50 Fine Art America groups
Original signed photograph, digital file and all rights to this photo can be purchased for $1,150.00
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May 15th, 2014
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Jerry Cowart
Thank you Sylvia for featuring my work in group 3 A Day Greeting Cards, I feel very honored. Jerry
Jerry Cowart
Thank you Michael for featuring my work in group Photography By Those With Disabilities, I really appreciate it. Jerry