Strangers linked by iconic Desert Storm photo finally meet 24 years later - The Buffalo News

For Operation Desert Storm veterans and others that served during the 90's, you'll probably remember the picture of Sgt. Ken Kozakiewicz when he was told that his friend and fellow soldier Pvt. Andy Alaniz was in the body bag next to him. It was THE iconic picture of the war. I didn't see it until after I returned stateside, but years later it really puts into focus the emotion of losing your friend and the tragedy of friendly fire or fratricide. COL Mikel J. Burroughs SSG Bill Walker