1827 DAYS

Posted by Ron (Saint Louis, United States) on 19 March 2008 in Miscellaneous and Portfolio.

"There's an old saying in war that the initial war plan never survives contact with the enemy," says Michael Mandelbaum, head of the foreign policy program at the Johns Hopkins School of International Studies. Just ask this family. War is not the answer…

Comments (13)

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

Amazing markings on that gravestone signifying I think 1827 days of life. Or have you added that? In any case, your composition is excellent and the image thought provoking!

19 Mar 2008 1:59am

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

Well done. If you had chosen an Arial font, I doubt if anyone would have readily figure out you added the text on the tombstone.

19 Mar 2008 7:24am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

it never is...great commentary Ron

19 Mar 2008 7:35am

Melissa from Warsaw, Indiana, United States

Wonderful commentary...moving story. Powerful image.

19 Mar 2008 8:01am

Jen from Alpharetta, United States

Excellent composition and message! Well done

19 Mar 2008 8:39am

Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom

Thanx for making me pause for thoughts here. A sobering story you have linked to.

19 Mar 2008 12:36pm

Tracey from Baltimore, United States

Ron, so touching! I saw your comment on another blog and had to swing by to check it out. Do you think change is on the horizon with the upcoming election?

19 Mar 2008 12:45pm

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

Excellent pov... excellent image... profound message.

19 Mar 2008 1:28pm

danthro from Suburbia, United States

A very powerful and moving photo (not to mention the article you linked to). Very substantive. the 1827 is for the number of days the war has gone on (5 years today), yes? Great way to remember the meaning of this occasion.

19 Mar 2008 2:01pm