In 2006 I was honored to photograph the final honors of LTG William P. Yarborough, USA Ret., the Father of the Modern Green Berets at Arlington National Cemetery. After capturing several hundred photos of one of this outstanding tribute to whom another General had called A Titan, it became apparent to me that I was missing a key part of the final honors — the “gun salute”
I made a call into one of my 3d Infantry contacts and was able to arrange to view and photograph “The Presidential Salute Battery” over several missions to get the fitting photos that would be included in LTG Yarborough’s Memorial Book.
All I can say is WOW!
THE GUNS” of
“The Old Guard” are truly awesome — rarely seen when they do their missions in Arlington National Cemetery, but “always heard” — they are a unique unit in the United States Army. No other unit exists and they truly earn that distinction with their flawless execution of their missions.
Whether it’s firing the “gun salutes” for their Army, Navy, or Marine brothers who have reached “flag officer” rank in an Arlington National Cemetery final honors or honoring the President or other heads of state, visiting foreign dignataries, these men of the “Guns Platoon” are always “top notch” (An important note – these are the “gun salutes” that people often confuse with “fire three volleys” — the firing parties at most military final honors. It’s only the President of the United States or “head-of-state {Queen Elizabeth from Britain for instance} who get a “21 GUN SALUTE”)
I’ll post more details about this wonderful unit and my work with them soon
Thank you to SFC Flinta and the platoon members for all the assistance, the coaching and the knowledge that you all shared with me. It has been wonderful!!!
Posted 4 years, 7 months ago at 10:23 pm. Add a comment
Over the past several years, I have spent countless hours within the hallowed grounds of this Shrine to the United States of America’s heroes. Over time, I will go back and at the same time go forward to give you an insight through my eyes. While that begins, perhaps you’d like to take a look at a select group of photographs that I’ve captured from my work.
ANC GALLERY The link won’t change, but the gallery will continue to expand to give a better look into the beauty and wonder of Arlington National Cemetery.
I would appreciate your feedback and if you have any questions please ask, and I’ll add to my posting with the answers as best and fast as I’m able.
Posted 4 years, 8 months ago at 4:19 pm. 1 comment
One of the hidden gems in the National Park System and in the Washington DC area — it’s over 100 years old and one of my favorite places to photograph and explore and relax — it’s away from the crowds and the 14 plus acres of ponds are filled with the work of nature (with a little help from the park rangers) — known for the waterlilies that grace the ponds, there are also lotus that are rather majestic.
It was begun by a Federal officer returning from the US Civil War. The park has a rather interesting background — if you check out my website, you’ll find a small selection of the numerous photographs I’ve collected there since 2003. Many people who are lifetime residents of the Washington, DC area have never visited this wonderful place.
Posted 4 years, 8 months ago at 12:02 pm. Add a comment
