A Hero Comes Home

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© Nicole Mickle
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UploadedMay 31, 2011
TakenSeptember 30, 2008
MakeNikon Corporation
ModelNIKON D700
Exposure1/125 sec at f/5.6
FlashNo Flash
Focal Length200 mm
ISO250
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Members of the 187th Ordanance Battalion out of For Jackson, South Carolina carry Army Pvt. First Class Cheziray Pressley's casket from a private jet on the Joint Base Charleston flightline, May 27, 2011. Private Pressley was depployed to Afghanistan when a roadside bomb exploded and killed him and three others. He was assigned to the Brigade Troops Battalion, 1st Stryker Division out of For Wainwright, Alaska. He grew up in South Carolina and graduated from Fort Dorchester High School in North Carleston. More then 600 people attended his memoria service at the North Charleston Convention Center on Memorial Day. He is survived by his wife Dewn, step daughter Leila, and parents Raymond and Jirlie. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Nicole Mickle) (RELEASED)

5 responses

  • matt hutson

    matt hutson said (9 Jun 2011):

    Thanks!!! :(

  • Chibelle

    Chibelle gave props (9 Jun 2011):

    :( This is poignantly sad...but beautifully captured

  • Debra Houston-Holmes

    Debra Houston-Holmes gave props (16 Jun 2011):

    I was involved in a similar situation! Mine was from Vietnam War and was just returned home after 32 years lost after his plane went down. His wife was still waiting for him. Thanks to all for their service for our freedom!

  • Robert Larrazolo

    Robert Larrazolo gave props (26 Sep 2011):

    Powerful image! voted.

  • Dean Noble

    Dean Noble said (5 Oct 2011):

    Indeed a powerful image - thank you for give a detailed description of who he 'is' - condolences to his family and friends...
    well taken picture - i just regret one that others will have the opportunity to take...though each should be - so each is not forgotten.

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