http://www.dotphoto.com/Gallery.asp?Cat=44 dotPhoto gallery: War in Iraq en-us 1440 5/8/2009 11:44:05 PM Memorial service and dedication ceremonies for Lance Corporal Kevin M. Clark USMC, of Tinley Park, IL. KIA in Iraq. Ceremony held at the Tinley Park VFW. http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=EricCarlson&p=&AID=3615205 12/10/2008 6:24:09 PM http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=jnannyj&p=jnannyj&AID=5653055 10/14/2008 2:57:04 PM WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES PHOTOS / Justin Sorensen Family and friends were on hand Tuesday morning, Oct. 14, 2008, to welcome home 168 soldiers from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, who served in Kirkuk, Iraq during a 15-month deployment. The entire brigade, a total of 3,500 soldiers, is expected to be back in the north country by Thanksgiving. While in Iraq, the brigade served in the northern section of the country. They aided in a 70 percent decrease in violence, trained 5,000 Iraqi Security Forces, captured 33 high value targets and even found time to play soccer with the local population. http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=watertown&p=&AID=5572097 6/18/2007 10:09:43 AM Paratroopers of 3rd Plt. A Co. 2/504th PIR, 82nd Airborne Division train in the Kuwaiti desert to combat IED threats they will see once they deploy to Iraq. http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=EricCarlson&p=&AID=4582100 7/8/2006 5:47:23 AM American & Israeli activists counter-protesting anti-Israel demonstration in Los Angeles. http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=DemoCast&p=democast&AID=3641483 7/2/2006 4:32:04 PM 2004 Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run Joliet to Marsailles, IL. June 19th 2004 http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=EricCarlson&p=&AID=3615007 7/2/2006 2:52:16 PM http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=EricCarlson&p=&AID=3614643 6/1/2006 2:46:37 AM Frank Gaffney of Center for Security Policy, author of "War Footing" speaks with audience following presentation, 30 May 2006 http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=DemoCast&p=democast&AID=3517327 7/15/2005 1:30:11 PM What follows is a message from Vicki Pierce about her nephew James' funeral (he was serving our country in Iraq): "I'm back, it was certainly a quick trip, but I have to also say it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. There is a lot to be said for growing up in a small town in Texas. The service itself was impressive with wonderful flowers and sprays, a portrait of James, his uniform and boots, his awards and ribbons. There was lots of military brass and an eloquent Baptist preacher. There were easily 1000 people at the service, filling the church sanctuary as well as the fellowship hall and spilling out into the parking lot. However, the most incredible thing was what happened following the service on the way to the cemetery. We went to our cars and drove to the cemetery escorted by at least 10 police cars with lights flashing and some other emergency vehicles, with Texas Rangers handling traffic. Everyone on the road who was not in the procession, pulled over, got out of their cars, and stood silently and respectfully, some put their hands over their hearts. When we turned off the highway suddenly there were teenage boys along both sides of the street about every 20 feet or so, all holding large American flags on long flag poles, and again with their hands on their hearts. We thought at first it was the Boy Scouts or 4H club or something, but it continued .... for two and a half miles. Hundreds of young people, standing silently on the side of the road with flags. At one point we passed an elementary school, and all the children were outside, shoulder to shoulder holding flags . kindergartners, handicapped, teachers, staff, everyone. Some held signs of love and support. Then came teenage girls and younger boys, all holding flags. Then adults. Then families. All standing silently on the side of the road. No one spoke, not even the very young children. The military presence.at least two generals, a fist full of colonels, and representatives from every branch of the service, plus the color guard which attended James, and some who served with him ... was very impressive and respectful, but the love and pride from this community who had lost one of their own was the most amazing thing I've ever been privileged to witness. I've attached some pictures, some are blurry (we were moving), but you can get a small idea of what this was like. Thanks so much for all the prayers and support." http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=MoffatFamilyBlog&p=&AID=2622534 5/6/2005 8:53:57 PM http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=leot123&p=&AID=2423680 3/10/2005 1:56:41 PM http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=darmaah&p=&AID=2264886 10/20/2004 11:22:05 PM Cody in Iraq http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=gdmdmiller&p=&AID=1881222 10/14/2004 12:22:56 PM Marine Reserve Camp October 9, 2004 Attending: Mom,Dad,Bethany,Dan,Kathy,Kent,Faith http://www.dotphoto.com/go.asp?l=jdjbm2004&p=&AID=1863919