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I'll offer some commentary on the background of the photojournalist who shot the photos for the RMN's "Final Salute" project. I think without Todd Heilser, the project would not carry the same impact or perspective.
Heilser did a few rotations as an embedded photojournalist in the early phases of the war. There's story that goes around telling of the time Heilser was blown out of a Humvee by an IED. After Heilser hits the deck, two troopers come over to help. They get Heilser to his feet and start to move to him to cover -- during all this Todd's got his camera up, clicking away. Not you're average "inside the perimeter" combat photojournalist.
Heilser won a photojournalism award for a photo series detailing the rebuilding of an Iraqi school.
Heilser has been a guest speaker at the Lincoln Club of Colorado, speaking on Iraq. The Lincoln Club is a Republican party support organization.
Heilser shot numerous photos for the "Final Salute" project, giving many unpublished images to family members.
Note the respectful, yet meaningful compositions. Photos courtesy of T. Heisler and the Maynard family.
-Seth
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