Shadows in the Sand
Posted on March 12, 2009
Every morning, I listen to the news on the radio and some days I break down when I hear another story about people killed in Iraq. I can’t help myself from feeling so helpless and frustrated at the same time. And then I think about the soldiers who’ve come home. The ones who were fighting for us, and now have to readjust to something like a normal life. I can only imagine how hard it is for them. This photograph was taken in Santa Monica, California. Every Sunday, from sunrise to sunset, the Arlington West Memorial Project places crosses, stars and crescents in the sand for each soldier lost in Iraq. As the waves from the Pacific hit the shore, this weekly memorial offers a powerful place for reflection.Photo and Essay by S. Yim
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This tells a story of our nation’s journey. Thank you. Well said and photographed.
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What a powerful reminder of the loss and sacrifice we have suffered as well as the impermanence of “life”…with the comings and goings of the tide, all is washed away as if it never was except in our memory and in our mind’s eye. Beautifully said and a powerful image stating what unfortunately we all know to be true.
We build Arlington West just north of the Santa Monica Pier every Sunday. Startin’ round 6am the gear is moved from under the pier to the beach and each cross, crescent and star of david is planted in the sand by Veterans and Volunteers. This has been happening, every Sunday now for five years. The crew is dogged, fulfilled and passionate. Won’t you come join us sometime – we could use the help as Iraq dies down and Afghanistan heats up. Every Sunday 6am we build and 4pm (sun-downish) we dismantle. Write if you need more info – come help us create a reminder of the human cost of war. xo April Fitzsimmons – Veterans for Peace – true2selph@aol.com
Your sensitivity and insight are obvious in this wonderful photograph. It is beautiful and profound. Keep up the great work!
Check out the website, everyone! Thanks!