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Photography by Ira Gardner

Thank you Bill

Posted on December 15, 2017
Image of a man holding a 2x3 portrait of a young marine.
A man named Bill holds a photo that was taken during his basic training just prior to shipping off to Vietnam. Portland Oregon, May 2012

 

Closeup photograph of an older man who calls himself "Bill"
Bill tells me his story about serving in Vietnam. He says he was a platoon leader who lost most of his men in a single fire fight.  He warns me about how important it is to keep track of your kids.

 

An image of a hand holding a weathered 2x3 portrait of a young marine.
Closeup of his 1969 marine boot camp portrait.

Camera: Canon 5D
May, 2012

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