Posted on May 23, 2015
Have you seen this photo of this Bald Eagle resting on a gravestone? Here's the backstory behind this famous photo.
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The opportunity for a "once in a million" photo of a majestic Bald Eagle, resting in the early morning solitude on a gravestone at Fort Snelling National Cemetery has resonated with Veterans and patriots on a deeply personal level and is even generating a flurry of activity from various agencies within the Government as this viral photo continues to gain in popularity. For your enjoyment, here is the backstory and the buzz behind this now iconic image. May you all have a Blessed Memorial Day!
Memorial Day
Fort Snelling
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Edited 9 y ago
Posted 9 y ago
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MAJ (Join to see), just pulled this off FB. Don't know the story behind this one either or even if it's real, but it's nonetheless a spectacular photo!
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SGT Anthony Bussing
I always thought so as well...the bird doesnt look like it fits with the rest of the picture...
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Reading that inside story made my insides feel heavy with emotion. It is amazing that different people can see the samepicture and get totally different reads from it. Service members and veterans see the beauty and honor, whereas some punks might want to take a shot at the big bird, or certain special interest groups would say the cemetery is an eyesore and encroaching on the eagle's territory. I live next door to Davis Monthan and have A-10's flying through my living room almost every day. Hitomi "What that sound?" ........That's freedom, baby.
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MAJ (Join to see)
SFC Mark Merino, the Cemetery is in a unique location, bordered on the east by the Mississippi National Wildlife Refuge, and on the north and west by Minneapolis/St. Paul National Airport. Perhaps he's just sitting here watching the BIG birds land and take off!
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