PURPLE HEART
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Photo Info
| Uploaded | February 24, 2008 |
| Taken | February 24, 2008 |
| Make | Canon |
| Model | Canon EOS 40D |
| Exposure | 1/25 sec at f/4 |
| Flash | No Flash |
| Focal Length | 24 mm |
| ISO | 400 |
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Jason Westbrook 23, is a soldier serving with the 10th. Mountain Division and shares his combat wounds from Afghanistan.During an insurgent bait mission, Spc.Westbrook received shrapnel wounds to this neck, hand and face. He has since had several surgeries and recovered most of the use in his hand.
10 responses
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Sanjin Lopatic (Deleted) said (24 Feb 2008):
I am glad to hear that he is okay, that he survived and recovered. Congratulations on Purple Heart, bravery of man like J.W. will never be forgotten. Thanks to their sacrifice, we can enjoy life here in US.
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Benn Bell gave props (24 Feb 2008):
Great shot!
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Tom Mertens gave props (12 May 2008):
A very powerful image.
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Amy Smith said (22 Oct 2008):
nice shot. I love it and hate it at the same time. I hate to see our people hurt but proud and thankful for all the brave young men and woman serving in this war, to protect our country. Thank You.
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Suzy Jones gave props (11 Apr 2009):
"Freedom isn't free" is not just a cliche. My eighteen year old son is giving his all every day in Afghanistan; sleeping with rats. My son that I would give my own life for and I would not want him anywhere else because our country and our freedom is worth it. This young man, my son, and all of our military are heroes not to be forgotten for their sacrifices and bravery.
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Nicole Mickle said (13 Apr 2009):
This photo tells such an amazing story...it will stay with me for a long time.
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Will Simon gave props (12 Sep 2009):
All your work is amazing. each tells its own story, such deep emotion.
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Doug Hoy said (10 Jun 2010):
Was going to nix this as just a patriotic cliché, but you juxtapose the injury and hurt against the military symbolism very well, and refresh the messages for us. May all our dutiful and brave young people come home soon, and may it have been for a good purpose.
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Michael Asaro said (18 Aug 2010):
I love this photo being a photojournalist for 36 years. It's very powerful and defintely fits the title. May I just say I would have toned down the bright area so my eye wouldn't immediately go to that bright spot if-you will. First, the hand on the heart and then I read into the injured soldier that served his Country. I'm not trying to pick the photo apart because the elements and composition are excellent. Just that one little thing. Great photo!
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Daniel Riedel gave props (8 Sep 2010):
Makes you think. That is important.
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