Funeral for Private Nathaniel Given

[mdurisseau]

I had to cover a funeral today for a soldier that was killed in Iraq last month. I put together a slideshow of some of the images. The address is : http://www.thepostnewspaper.net/given/small.html

Comments and critiques welcome.

[David]

Michael. You did a great job!

[JPalmer]

Good work.

Honestly...I think my fave. is the last one.

[dreemes]

Good shots.

Good photography, especially PJ style, to me, evokes emotion. And these sure make one want to cry.

But one question... On the top it says "In honor of Pfc. Nathanial Given, 1995-20". (it has the trailing "06" in the page header) Is that supposed to be the year he was born and the year he died? If so I just have to ask, are they allowing 11 year olds in the Army now. I knew recruiting was getting tough but...

[ttusa]

Very touching...

[TxLerman]

Outstanding photography!

God Bless you Private Given!

[mdurisseau]

Originally Posted by dreemes

Good shots.
But one question... On the top it says "In honor of Pfc. Nathanial Given, 1995-20". (it has the trailing "06" in the page header) Is that supposed to be the year he was born and the year he died? If so I just have to ask, are they allowing 11 year olds in the Army now. I knew recruiting was getting tough but...

Hi, Dan,

That headline is either a little too long for the smaller version of the slide show (you can click on the 'large' link on the left for a bigger show) or the font is too big...thanks for bringing that to my attention...

[Kaye]

Great photography. Really moving slide show tribute. Thanks
for sharing Michael.

[dreemes]

Originally Posted by mdurisseau

Hi, Dan,

That headline is either a little too long for the smaller version of the slide show (you can click on the 'large' link on the left for a bigger show) or the font is too big...thanks for bringing that to my attention...

Your welcome. But what I am really wandering is was he born in 1995 or maybe it should be 1985.

[Janice_d]

Very Nice Michael.. a wonderful Tribute to someone who.... is soo deserving of this.. Im sure his Family are very honored... I know as a parent .. who has lost a child.. Would thank YOU.. for sure...Janice

[mdurisseau]

Hi, Janice,

First, my heartfelt condolences to you on your loss...it's never easy to lose a child...on another note, the family actually did not want media covering the actual service inside the funeral home. I did the best I could from the outside...I hope they see this, though...

[SaundraU]

Nice job and you did a great job of honor on these.

[Roadrnr]

I agree with Jason. That last one is GREAT!

[TXhummer2]

Well done, well done.

[lscottpht]

Hey, Michael, got your pm. Promise to reply soon!