Thursday, April 2, 2020

Killed In Action April 2, 1945



L/Cpl. Lawrence Nimmo Dean.
Killed in action April 2, 1945.



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3 comments:

  1. NancyApril 2, 2020 at 12:03 PM

    I love how Lawrence's eyes make contact with the viewer through the lens of the camera. This is a beautiful photograph, Anna, and it brings me to tears, knowing that he didn't survive.

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    1. NancyApril 2, 2020 at 12:05 PM

      To add to my above comment.... It's almost like his eyes plead to be remembered with the serious gaze perhaps expressing the uncertainty of his future. I think it's a bittersweet photograph.

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    2. Anna MatthewsApril 2, 2020 at 3:03 PM

      It certainly is a bittersweet photo. And I am happy to be able to remember him since he was not married and had no known descendants. Thank you.

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