Jaz,I found this and a few other pictures I hadn't seen before at the link below. The narrative that accompanies the pictures is interesting as are some of the comments. You'll probably be as surprised as I was by who was employing the photographer.
http://www.msgphoto.com/latestshot/2008/06/25/everyone-cleared-except-frank-wuterich/
Good pictures. A couple of the comments at the bottom of that site are amazing.
Frank Wuterich is an American hero. He is a man who will stand and be counted. When his country called, he shouted his reply. S/Sgt Frank Wuterich is a United States Marine.
On 19 November 2005, S/Sgt Frank Wuterich led his 3rd squad- 3/1 Kilo Company Marines on a re-supply mission in Haditha, Iraq. The fourth Humvee in the convoy was hit by an IED. One Marine was killed, two others were severely wounded. The Marines were taking small arms fire from various locations around their position. S/Sgt Wuterich and his remaining Marines tended the wounded, secured defensive positions, called for assistance and returned fire against hostile insurgents. Wuterich and his comrades followed the ROE, implemented their training and survived this firefight in Haditha.
My Family and I have been praying for Frank and his family. Our thoughts have always been with them. Our strength has become their strength. Rosemarie and David, we know your pain. Soon, it will be gone. Your son is a hero, and the American people will not let their heroes down. When you enter the courtroom on 13th September, thousands of Freepers, thousands of Americans will give you strength. Frank is a good man, a good Marine, and God will not let him down. Our prayers are with you. Semper Fi Marine mom.
God Bless Our Haditha Marines
Darryl, Theresa, Jaclyn, Justin
Interesting find, smooth.