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(Photos by Karl Weisel)
Aukamm Elementary School students enjoy a host of special activities during the school's end-of-the-year Field Day June 6, 2014. Thanks to the Wiesbaden Fire Department, 102nd Signal Battalion, German Red Cross and parents for their outstanding support.
U.S. Forces Korea honors and recognizes all U.S. military veterans who selflessly served our great nation and defended freedom with a Veterans Day ceremony held on USAG-Humphreys, Nov. 11, 2021.
Veterans Day, historically known as Armistice Day and officially recognized as a U.S. federal holiday beginning in 1938, celebrates the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month and signaling the official end of World War I in 1918.
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
Throughout history, our veterans have served with patriotism and professionalism while defending and preserving our freedoms. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Kris Bonet)
The Austrian Red Cross (ARC) is a private organization based on the ideal of selfless charity and motivated by non-profit thinking. Operating independently, it performs humanitarian tasks with the help of volunteers and employees in order to assist all people in need, at home and abroad.
In its operations, the ARC is guided by the following maxims: voluntary and non-remunerated help is encouraged and accepted whenever possible; all services are performed in view of the personal and local situation of the recipients; humane considerations and non-centralized thinking add to the efficiency of actions; cooperation with other organizations under the observance of Red Cross principles is supported; forces are focused on those fields where excellent knowledge and technical know-how are available; new demands are met in due time and with innovative and effective solutions; and services and offers are constantly reviewed and adapted to changing requirements and conditions.
LION MD. GANI MIAH BABUL, A SELFLESS SUCCESSFUL FIGURE
Lion Md Gani Miah Babul is a well known and enlightened name to the media, media worker, education sector and the common people of Bangladesh. He has special contribution and recognition in the different aspects of society. Though a teacher he is recognized to all as a successful organizer, writer and columnist. He was engaged in writing from his student life and was active in politics being inspired by Bangabandhu to implement the cause of our liberation. During his engagement in politics he actively advocated for the welfare and fundamental rights of the students rather than being a sycophant of the political party. He was the VP of the Student parliament of Agriculture Training Institute, Sherpur and the Chairman of Bangladesh Agriculture Diploma Endeavor Council. He was also the Central Chairman of Bangladesh Diploma Agriculturist Association. He was a meritorious student. Lion Md Gani Miah Babul has obtained BA, BAGEd, Dip-in-Agri degrees. Besides his research on agriculture, he conducted extensive research on religion. He earned name and fame by his writing on contemporary affairs, social problem, public awareness and feature as well as by his spiritual writing and research. Personally, Lion Gani Miah Babul is actively involved in social, cultural, sports and religious organization. From his passion for writing from student life he worked for different national and regional papers remarkably of which Daily Khabar, Daily Ganamukh, Daily Muktasangbad, Dainik Janasangbad where Lion Gani Miah Babul worked as a journalist. At present Lion Md Gani Miah Babul has continued his work from the first class dailies to the weekly magazines irrespectively.
Lion Md Gani Miah is working as a silent social worker in love with the people and the land. He is always a smiling face in standing by the poor community. He helps the father burdened with an unmarried daughter and provides the poor students with educational materials. He has already established school, madrasah, masjid, Islamic library and other quality institutions in his area to disseminate the light of knowledge. He has written many educative books. Lion Md Gani Miah Babul, son of Md Ismail Hossain and Ayesha Khatun, came of an aristocratic family in village: Tepirbari of Upazila: Sreepur of Gazipur district, not far from Dhaka. He has 1 daughter and 2 sons and a successful man in also family life.
Lion Md Gani Miah has long involvement with Lionism in which he already was awarded MJF award. Through this club he has provided eye treatment to a large number of people in different areas including own area. Lion Gani Miah Babul is now a well known poet of the country whose poem has caught attention of the society both home and abroad. His writing about social awareness has already been popular online crossing the boundary of the country to the Bangali living worldwide. Lion Md Gani Miah is involved in many social, cultural and sports organization. Of them he is now the Chairman of Bangabandhu Research Council, Kabi Sangsad Bangladesh , Kasm Ali National Ideal School, Sreepur, Bangladesh Sarkari Maddhyamik Sikkhak Samity ( Krishi ), Late Kasm Ali Bari Jame Masjid of Tepibari Pacchimpara of Sreepur under Gazipur district, Masjid based library in Tepirbari West Para Jame Masjid. Lion Gani Miah Babul is also Central Joint Secretary of a well known social organization ‘Nirapad Sarak Chai’ and also he is advisor of Nirapad Sarak Chai of Gazipur district branch. He is now involved with a number of newspaper and related organization of whom Sangbad Sangstha and Online Daily, Fair News Service Ltd FNS of which he is executive Director, Chief Advisor Sahitya Online Anyadharadotcom, Chief Advisor, Weekly Nabajagaran and Weekly Lokaloy. Besides journalism he also has made involvement with reporters union such as he is the executive Chair man of National Journalist Union, Chief Advisor, Gazipur District Reporters Club, Advisor, Rural Journalist Foundation (RJF). He is not only known as a poet rather he has played important role in organizing the poets and he is the Chairman of Poet Council. He is also the member of Jatiya Kabita Parishad, Advisor of Gazipur District Branch, executive member of Poet Gobinda Academy. He is playing important role to accelerate the lionism of which he is the Region Chairman of Lions Club International, 315 B-2, Bangladesh, President, Lions Club of Dhaka, Paltan. He is the advisor of Social, Environmental and Human Rights Implementation Organization, Executive Member, Diploma Krishibid Institution, Chief Advisor, Kasm Ali Sriti Sangha, Sreepur, Gazipur, Publicity Secretary, Gazipur District Public Welfare Association, Dhaka, Auditor, Bangladesh Govt Secondary Teachers Association. He has been given numerous awards remarkably:
Honorary Gold Medal-2002 in social work, Human right medal -2005 as the best organizer, Nawroz Honorary medal-2006 as the best organizer, Chitrolok Honorary medal-2006 as the best organizer, Jhumur Honorary medal-2006 as the best organizer, Gazipur District Reporters Club Honorary medal-2006, Swadhinata Dibos Honorary medal-2007 as the best organizer, Juba Sakti Honorary medal-2007 as the best organizer, Sachetan Nagarik Samaj Honorary medal-2007 as the best organizer, Jubashakti Sammanana Honorary medal-2007 as the best organizer, RJF Honorary medal-2007 as the best organizer, DHR Honorary medal-2007 as the best organizer, Head International Award Honorary medal-2008 as the best organizer, Shabdashilan Sahitya Honorary medal-2008, Weekly Aparadh Bichitra Honorary medal-2008 as the best organizer, Kabi Shamsur Rahman Sriti Honorary medal-2009, Bangladesh Sangbadik Kalyan Samity Honorary medal-2010 as the best organizer, Asia Chhinomul Human Rights Honorary medal-2011 as the best organizer, Maulana Akram Kha medal-2011 as the best organizer, Lions Club Governor medal-2011 as the best organizer, Lions Club International MJF medal-2012 as the social worker, Shishir Bindu Anti Drug Honorary medal-2012 as the best organizer, Falguni Honorary medal-2012 as the researcher, Palli Barta Honorary medal-2012 as the best organizer. Lion Gani Miah Babul has caught attention of the public and the govt by his roundtable discussion of which some are remarkable such as, Price hike of essential, how can the suffering of people can be lessened, Powerful local govt is the bearer of development, Our duty to defend our liberation and sovereignty, Hope and reality about liberation war, Role of Police and public media in human rights development, Role of mass media for a free, fair and neutral election, role of freedom fighters in overcoming the present political crises.
Books written or edited by Lion Gani Miah Babul:
Children education rhyme and story, Nimantran, Shuvrata Chale Gache, Ekti Kabita, Bhalobaste baste, Sidar-biddhasta Bakultala, Nil Jale Prem, Ekti Baktriter Pangtimala, Agriculture book for class nine, Kichhu Kotha, Assisting book for admission to Agriculture Diploma.
(Photos by Carl Burnett)
Garrison leaders recognize outstanding volunteers during the March 25 Community Information Briefing.
Taken afternoon attending the Glastonbury music festival. Waiting for a local bus from Glastonbury towne centre to Bristol UK
(Photos by Karl Weisel)
Three cheers to the hard-working and dedicated volunteers of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden -- recognized during the annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony and Luncheon April 25 at Wiesbaden's Community Activities Center.
(Photos by Karl Weisel)
Aukamm Elementary School students enjoy a host of special activities during the school's end-of-the-year Field Day June 6, 2014. Thanks to the Wiesbaden Fire Department, 102nd Signal Battalion, German Red Cross and parents for their outstanding support.
Shown in photo Magic Nuudle Tree and Darice Flocked Reindeer
References
Interview with Makoto Fujimura (S3:E6) | What do we do when things break?
www.pinterest.com/pin/172614598210943024/
Why Christmas Trees Aren't Perfect by Richard Schneider
www.amazon.com/Why-Christmas-Trees-Arent-Perfect/dp/06874...
New York City
Firefighters are rightfully honored in NYC, for the selfless work they do to protect the people of the city.
"1898 - 1998
This Cairn has been erected in recognition of over 100 years of selfless service and sacrifice by all those who have loyally served under the colours of the Auckland Regiment and its descendants, since their gazetting on May 20th 1898 and subsequent colour presentation in this vicinity by Lady Constance Elizabeth Knox, Countess of Ranfurly.
We Gratefully acknowledge the assistance of the Republic of Turkey for the provision of stone from the battlefields of Gallipoli "Anzac Cove", The Auckland City Council, Ngati Whatua o Orakei, and the Auckland Regimental Association.
Erected by the descendant unit
3rd Auckland (Countess of Ranfurly's Own) and Northland Regiment"
A very special thing with this cairn aside from being made of stone from the battlefields of Anzac Cove is that Mustafa ATATURK's quote is on one side. This quote has only officially been reproduced on 3 other memorials since it was uttered. Anzac Cove, Gallipoi; Kemal Atatürk Memorial, Anzac Parade, Canberra and Ataturk Memorial, Tarakena Bay, Wellington's South Coast, Wellington, NZ.
"Those heroes that shed their blood
and lost their lives…
You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country.
Therefore rest in peace.
There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours…
You, the mothers, who sent their sons from faraway countries wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace, after having lost their lives on this land they have
become our sons as well.
Ataturk, 1934"
See also:
www.nzgeographic.co.nz/archives/issue-79/regimental-cairn
Graeme Wilson, former Commander of the 3rd Auckland Army regiment is seen beside it.
Oh how could I dream of,
Such a selfless and true love,
Could I wash my hands of?
Just lookin out for me
Oh man what I used to be
Oh man oh my oh me
In dirth or in excess
Both the slave and the empress,
Will return to the dirt I guess,
Naked as when they came.
I wonder if I'll see,
Any faces above me,
Or just cracks in the ceiling,
Nobody else to blame.
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(Photos by Karl Weisel)
Aukamm Elementary School students enjoy a host of special activities during the school's end-of-the-year Field Day June 6, 2014. Thanks to the Wiesbaden Fire Department, 102nd Signal Battalion, German Red Cross and parents for their outstanding support.
(Photos by Volker Ramspott)
Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison commander, recognized the December and January Volunteers of the Month and the Volunteers of the Quarter at the Communmity Information Briefing Jan. 28, 2014.
U.S. Forces Korea honors and recognizes all U.S. military veterans who selflessly served our great nation and defended freedom with a Veterans Day ceremony held on USAG-Humphreys, Nov. 11, 2021.
Veterans Day, historically known as Armistice Day and officially recognized as a U.S. federal holiday beginning in 1938, celebrates the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month and signaling the official end of World War I in 1918.
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
Throughout history, our veterans have served with patriotism and professionalism while defending and preserving our freedoms. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Kris Bonet)
U.S. Forces Korea honors and recognizes all U.S. military veterans who selflessly served our great nation and defended freedom with a Veterans Day ceremony held on USAG-Humphreys, Nov. 11, 2021.
Veterans Day, historically known as Armistice Day and officially recognized as a U.S. federal holiday beginning in 1938, celebrates the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month and signaling the official end of World War I in 1918.
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
Throughout history, our veterans have served with patriotism and professionalism while defending and preserving our freedoms. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Kris Bonet)
"1898 - 1998
This Cairn has been erected in recognition of over 100 years of selfless service and sacrifice by all those who have loyally served under the colours of the Auckland Regiment and its descendants, since their gazetting on May 20th 1898 and subsequent colour presentation in this vicinity by Lady Constance Elizabeth Knox, Countess of Ranfurly.
We Gratefully acknowledge the assistance of the Republic of Turkey for the provision of stone from the battlefields of Gallipoli "Anzac Cove", The Auckland City Council, Ngati Whatua o Orakei, and the Auckland Regimental Association.
Erected by the descendant unit
3rd Auckland (Countess of Ranfurly's Own) and Northland Regiment"
A very special thing with this cairn aside from being made of stone from the battlefields of Anzac Cove is that Mustafa ATATURK's quote is on one side. This quote has only officially been reproduced on 3 other memorials since it was uttered. Anzac Cove, Gallipoi; Kemal Atatürk Memorial, Anzac Parade, Canberra and Ataturk Memorial, Tarakena Bay, Wellington's South Coast, Wellington, NZ.
"Those heroes that shed their blood
and lost their lives…
You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country.
Therefore rest in peace.
There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours…
You, the mothers, who sent their sons from faraway countries wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace, after having lost their lives on this land they have
become our sons as well.
Ataturk, 1934"
See also:
www.nzgeographic.co.nz/archives/issue-79/regimental-cairn
Graeme Wilson, formerly Commander of the Auckland Army Unit did a fantastic tour today including an indepth history into the battles mentioned on this Cairn.
3rd Auckland Regiment archivist/historian and long time member of the Regiment Blake Herbert beside the Cairn.
This commemorative presentation was given to my Dad, a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, by my nephew, Erik, on my Dad's 80th birthday.
Hollywood, Madison Avenue, and the mainstream media celebrate Ernesto ?Che? Guevara as a saint, a sex symbol, and a selfless martyr. But their ideas about Che ? whose face adorns countless T-shirts and posters ? are based on the lies of Fidel Castro?s murderous dictatorship.
Che?s hipster fans are classic ?useful idiots,? the name Stalin gave to foolish Westerners who parroted his lies about communism. And their numbers will only increase after a new biopic is released this fall, starring Benicio Del Toro.
But as Humberto Fontova reveals in this myth-shattering book, Che was actually a bloodthirsty executioner, a military bumbler, a coward, and a hypocrite. In fact, Che can be called the godfather of modern terrorism.
Fontova reveals:
? How he longed to destroy New York City with nuclear missiles.
? How he persecuted gays, blacks, and religious people.
? How he loved material wealth and private luxuries, despite his image as an ascetic.
Are Che fans like Angelina Jolie, Jesse Jackson, Carlos Santana, and Johnny Depp too ignorant to realize they?ve been duped? Or too anti-American to care?
The medical staff of RGH, Daw Park donated the window depicting the selfless efforts of Dr Ernest 'Weary' Dunlop during World War II.
The window shows Dr Dunlop attending to an emaciated cholera victim under a makeshift bamboo shelter in a Japanese work prison. Dr Dunlop (later to become Sir Ernest Dunlop) and his medical colleagues were most innovative in fashioning the means by which to deliver sterile intravenous fluids in harsh environments and it is from such examples that the medical staff of RGH, Daw Park draw inspiration.
Nowhere in the history of warfare has there been a medical warrior such as 'Weary' Dunlop and, for this, he and his memory are saluted.
The word DEDICATION at the base of the window characterises the medical staff's approach to caring for veterans.
This window was originally dedicated on 18 October 1991.
*Created by Cedar Prest, stained glass artist.
The Memorial Chapel located within the grounds of the Repatriation Hospital commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. The windows are all stained glass. Mounted on the walls are many and various plaques and unit insignias.
The chapel has been in continuous use and is available for services of any denomination. The pews are reversible – for Roman Catholic services held at the western end and other services at the eastern end.
It is also used for marriages and funerals.
The Mail of 25 June 1949 reported the chapel's first christening would be held the next day, when Padre H. Shepherd would christen Pamela Anne Turvey, daughter of ex-Flying Officer C. J. Turvey and Mrs. Turvey, of Semaphore. Mrs. Turvey was formerly WAAAF Lorraine Caudle, of Prospect. Matron Morphett arranged the chapel decorations. After the ceremony there was a small party at Daws House at the hospital.
(Photos by Karl Weisel)
Three cheers to the hard-working and dedicated volunteers of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden -- recognized during the annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony and Luncheon April 25 at Wiesbaden's Community Activities Center.
Dedicated volunteers from around B.C. are recognized for their selflessness and hard work in keeping British Columbians safe every day.
This year’s recipients:
Emergency Support Services winner Deb Chmara.
Search and Rescue award winner Les Sakals.
Emergency Radio Communications winner Doug Barry. Doug sadly passed away in 2016. His widow, Irene Isabelle, and one of his sons, Grant Barry, accepted in Doug’s honour.
PEP Air winner John Lamb.
Road Rescue winner Dale Hark.
Lifetime Achievement winner for 2019, Paddy Flanagan.
(Photos by Karl Weisel)
Aukamm Elementary School students enjoy a host of special activities during the school's end-of-the-year Field Day June 6, 2014. Thanks to the Wiesbaden Fire Department, 102nd Signal Battalion, German Red Cross and parents for their outstanding support.
Keith, visiting from Hong Kong doing selfless with strange looking IPhone. It does look like an old Leica 1 - except that it much thinner. The lens is actually a mirror so you can see what you get!!!
"In Beatrice Prior’s dystopian Chicago world, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can’t have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.
During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles alongside her fellow initiates to live out the choice they have made. Together they must undergo extreme physical tests of endurance and intense psychological simulations, some with devastating consequences. As initiation transforms them all, Tris must determine who her friends really are—and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes exasperating boy fits into the life she's chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept hidden from everyone because she's been warned it can mean death. And as she discovers unrest and growing conflict that threaten to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves . . . or it might destroy her."
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"One choice can transform you — or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves—and herself — while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.
Tris's initiation day should have been marked by celebration and victory with her chosen faction; instead, the day ended with unspeakable horrors. War now looms as conflict between the factions and their ideologies grow. And in times of war, sides must be chosen, secrets will emerge, and choices will become even more irrevocable — and even more powerful. Transformed by her own decisions but also by haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and shifting relationships, Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if she does not know what she may lose by doing so. As she has left the city and gone beyond the gates that Dauntless protects."
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"Edith Prior's tape blew the lid off the secret history of the factions and how they evolved to be the organizing force in society. Now, one group shouts "Death to the factions!" while the other writes the Allegiant Manifesto, declaring that factions are the way society was meant to be. Divergents like Tris are no longer considered rejects, but instead are declared Genetically Pure. Tobias, once a proud Dauntless leader, now struggles with the knowledge he is Genetically Damaged and a second-class citizen in the eyes of many."
Amazing books...well written with an intricate and well thought out back story. I was quite saddened by the end but struck by the realistic play out of the events set in motion in the first two books.
(Photos by Volker Ramspott)
Congratulations to Wiesbaden's Volunteers -- recognized at the Community Information Briefing June 24, 2014.
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii – Fifteen Soldiers, from the 25th Infantry Division, were honored for their contributions and selfless service during a retirement ceremony Dec. 4 at Sgt. Smith Theater on Schofield Barracks. The hosts for the event were Col. David B. Womack and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey D. Sweezer, 2nd Brigade Combat Team command team. On behalf of the 2nd Bde. Combat Team and the 25th Inf. Div. we would like to say thank you for your wonderful service and a job well done.
Retirees were:
Lt. Col. Nelson Chang, Maj. Kirk Johnson, Maj. Charles Ziegenfuss, Chief Warrant Officer III Jose Vides, Master Sgt. Allan McKay, Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Coley, Sgt. 1st Class Tomelya Coley, Sgt. 1st Class Darrell Earnest, Sgt. 1st Class Gregorio Macaranas, Sgt. 1st Class Jacqueson Poirier, Sgt. 1st Class Michael Sandoval, Staff Sgt. Larry Whitney, Staff Sgt. Christian Foster, Staff Sgt. Robert Lynch. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Carlos Davis, 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs/Released)
On Wednesday, September 27, 2017, I met with Jessica who is one of the most selfless and caring people I have met, which is why it was easy to choose her at my 2017 Angel in Adoption. This week, Jessica is in Washington, D.C. being honored for her work bringing her five adopted children – all of which are siblings – into a caring and loving home. I’m grateful for folks like Jessica who make a real difference in the lives of foster and adoptive children. But as Jessica always reminds me – it’s her children who have made her world better.
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Green Lanterns are noble, selfless, brave guardians of the galaxy. Selected for their altruism and fearlessness.
But then there's always the wrong guy who shows up at the right time.
Guy Gardner is a self righteous, arrogant, macho block head who just happened to be in the right place at the wrong time. One of four Green Lanterns to come from Earth, despite his selfish ways, Gardner is still a hero, usually coming through at the last minute when needed.
Just don't mention that single punch that Batman gave him...
(Photos by Karl Weisel)
Aukamm Elementary School students enjoy a host of special activities during the school's end-of-the-year Field Day June 6, 2014. Thanks to the Wiesbaden Fire Department, 102nd Signal Battalion, German Red Cross and parents for their outstanding support.
(Photos by Karl Weisel)
Aukamm Elementary School students enjoy a host of special activities during the school's end-of-the-year Field Day June 6, 2014. Thanks to the Wiesbaden Fire Department, 102nd Signal Battalion, German Red Cross and parents for their outstanding support.
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Commander Col. Mary Martin and Command Sgt. Maj. Roy Rocco recognize Volunteers of the Month during the Oct. 28 Community Information Exchange at the Community Activity Center on Clay Kaserne.
ex·ist·ence/igˈzistəns/Noun
1. The fact or state of living or having objective reality.
No where in that definition does it mention any thing about yourself. I want to live a more selfless existence.
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii – Fifteen Soldiers, from the 25th Infantry Division, were honored for their contributions and selfless service during a retirement ceremony Dec. 4 at Sgt. Smith Theater on Schofield Barracks. The hosts for the event were Col. David B. Womack and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey D. Sweezer, 2nd Brigade Combat Team command team. On behalf of the 2nd Bde. Combat Team and the 25th Inf. Div. we would like to say thank you for your wonderful service and a job well done.
Retirees were:
Lt. Col. Nelson Chang, Maj. Kirk Johnson, Maj. Charles Ziegenfuss, Chief Warrant Officer III Jose Vides, Master Sgt. Allan McKay, Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Coley, Sgt. 1st Class Tomelya Coley, Sgt. 1st Class Darrell Earnest, Sgt. 1st Class Gregorio Macaranas, Sgt. 1st Class Jacqueson Poirier, Sgt. 1st Class Michael Sandoval, Staff Sgt. Larry Whitney, Staff Sgt. Christian Foster, Staff Sgt. Robert Lynch. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Carlos Davis, 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs/Released)
Heroes Day
“We will never forget!”
An original
36” x 48” acrylic painting on canvas
by Marc Dull
18”x24” acid-free print
This painting is an attempt to pay tribute to the Heroic souls that perished September 11, 2001 and to honor the Heroes who have and will make that supreme sacrifice since that fateful day for the sake of Justice and Liberty for all. It is the first painting in the “Unalienable Rights of America” series. A tribute to Life!
We witnessed the balance of life on Heroes Day. The selfless acts of bravery, the renewed sense of patriotism that emerged, and an unquestionable determination to rebuild and protect our way of life. What about the unseen? In order to cope, to move forward with our lives, to help a family member or a loved one to do the same, we must reconcile the hate with love. Love is the largest word in the painting. Can you see it? Angels must have miraculously swept up the innocent souls that were forced to jump from the towers. I challenge you to look closely can you find both angels?
This painting is a departure from my typical Norman Rockwell style. I have incorporated stark imagery with abstract symbolism to try to encompass the enormity of 9/11 and its aftermath. It will undoubtedly mean many different things to many different people. I hope that it will be as cathartic for someone else as it has been for me in the almost three months it took to create it. Heroes Day is not the first humble attempt to honor Heroes, nor will it be the last.
EXPANDED STATEMENT for “Heroes Day”
Thank you for owning one of my “Heroes Day” artist prints. The response to this painting has been overwhelming. One of the greatest rewards in life as an artist and as a person is getting to know people. September 11th brought a lot of people closer to each other and reminded us that life is precious and fleeting. I hope this painting will do the same. Upon completion, a commitment grew to show this painting to as many people as possible with another hope, that America should remain ever vigilant of our enemies and not take Liberty for granted.
A lot of people have requested that I talk about the painting. What certain things symbolize, what I was thinking when I painted it, etc. so I will. It’s important to remember that it will mean many different things to many people. I learn and gain much from your interpretations as well. Many people have said that the more you look at it, the more you see. That’s true for me as well. Heroes Day is at first glance a complicated picture. The main theme I’ve tried to convey is that miracles do happen, even in tragedy! That in life there is balance; there are the seen and unseen. I was awakened one morning with a picture of an individual standing on a windowsill, having to make that horrifying decision to jump. I had had many sleepless nights following the attacks and felt, like many of us did, helpless. I got a big canvas that had been collecting dust for months and began to draw on it. I tried to capture the harsh perspective of actually looking down 100 stories. The angel appeared in the painting process and although small in relation to the painting size, it is central to the overall theme. There were many problems along the way: one problem was how to simply and respectfully depict each attack, especially the Pennsylvania plane crash. The P.A. in the center of the pentagon symbolizes the crater in the field. A flower grows from that field to symbolize that beauty will rise from the ashes. The quote “Let’s roll!” is an example of a flower from the ashes. The pyramid in the foreground represents the rubble at the W.T.C. The right side is what’s in the rubble. I pictured the firemen, policemen, and other rescue workers/heroes selflessly going up the staircase, dedicated to helping others live. The red is blood. The staircase is also the “E” in love. The left side represents the patriotism that came out of the tragedy. The coat on Uncle Sam is the “V” in love. Ask one of the three firemen, in the now famous photo, why the U.S. flag was raised atop the rubble? The words bordering the painting are the circle of life, they come from a quote attributed to Vincent Van Gogh I had found a couple of months before 9/11 and had written it down and carried it in my wallet. It speaks volumes. It is as follows: “There is much strife to strive against, much suffering to suffer, and prayers to be prayed, but at the end of it all is peace.” I believe that’s where the angel came from. The flags in the windows represent the 80 countries that suffered casualties in the attacks. The upside down “LIFE” represents many things. It is upside to make us think. It was originally LIFE flashing before the eyes of the poor soul having to jump out of the window. It is, obviously, the impact and explosion of the aircraft into the tower and I questioned myself long and hard about depicting it in this painting. I have come to believe that it is LIFE flashing before all of our eyes. It is important to see the glorious sunset through Life’s tragedy. The date 9/11/2001 is the sunset. Above the 2001 is space that goes on forever symbolizing our promise to never forget the heroes! This painting is the first of three in a series dedicated to LIFE, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of HAPPINESS. Liberty is a tribute to our nations heroes of the past and is presently in the works. Happiness will be a tribute to our nations young heroes of the future!
Live well, laugh often, and love much!
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii – Fifteen Soldiers, from the 25th Infantry Division, were honored for their contributions and selfless service during a retirement ceremony Dec. 4 at Sgt. Smith Theater on Schofield Barracks. The hosts for the event were Col. David B. Womack and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey D. Sweezer, 2nd Brigade Combat Team command team. On behalf of the 2nd Bde. Combat Team and the 25th Inf. Div. we would like to say thank you for your wonderful service and a job well done.
Retirees were:
Lt. Col. Nelson Chang, Maj. Kirk Johnson, Maj. Charles Ziegenfuss, Chief Warrant Officer III Jose Vides, Master Sgt. Allan McKay, Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Coley, Sgt. 1st Class Tomelya Coley, Sgt. 1st Class Darrell Earnest, Sgt. 1st Class Gregorio Macaranas, Sgt. 1st Class Jacqueson Poirier, Sgt. 1st Class Michael Sandoval, Staff Sgt. Larry Whitney, Staff Sgt. Christian Foster, Staff Sgt. Robert Lynch. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Carlos Davis, 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs/Released)