To: JohnHuang2
I thought this was a terrific photo when I first came across it. It was taken about 25 miles outside of Kabul the morning before the attack by the Northern Alliance forces against the Taliban. The elements in the photo just speak volumes: The minaret in the background as the sun rises. Look at the determination on the hardened face of the young fighter ready for battle. Look at the worn steel on the machine gun - the heavy-duty ammunition carrier, the bullets loaded, ready. Imagine the death that will come blasting hot from its barrel later that day. I would hate to be on the receiving end. I wonder what happened to the young man in this photo? Is he still alive? What stories would he have to share of the battle?
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Link: .....next to his machine gun in the town of Gulbakhar
3 posted on
11/10/2001 4:09:50 AM PST by
ppaul
To: ppaul
Hey, that's not a minaret. It's the light house at Cape Cod. For real, that's a great picture. A very handsome young soldier. I hope he lives to fight many a day.
4 posted on
11/10/2001 4:33:18 AM PST by
randita
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Many, many thanks to all of you for the very, very kind words and warm encouragement. Glad you enjoyed it. Love ya all.
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Many, many thanks to you, friend =^)
To: ppaul
Re: #3 - Thanks for posting.
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