The 4000

  
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You may have heard of the Layfayette Crosses in Lafayette, CA. Some local individuals have covered a hillside with crosses in memory of those soldiers who have died in Iraq. There is a cross for each soldier killed. It is a political hotspot, with anti-war protestors periodically gathering for rallies and those who support the war bitter that the memorial is intended to undermine the war effort.

I happened to be driving by there on the day that the milestone of 4000 troops killed in Iraq was announced. There was a rally going on, and having my camera, I decided to get some shots. I must admit 4000 crosses seem like quite a large number when displayed on the hillside. At one point, I climbed the hill and got this shot near the sign at the top of the hill.

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Jas - Mar 27, 2008 04:53 PM EDT
A very thought provoking image and, very sad, in this day and age, that mankind can't all get on together and live peacefully! So many lives lost unnecessarily. :(
Cindy - Mar 27, 2008 04:11 PM EDT
I like this shot, even tho it must be such a sad reminder for so many. Your description was interesting to read also.
whittler113 - Mar 27, 2008 03:15 PM EDT
Quite an impressive shot Alex.
lorraine - Mar 27, 2008 03:13 PM EDT
4000 thats alot of young lives, also alot of families left behind missing someone, This image makes you think,

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