...Connecticut who suffered in southern military prisons, 1861-1866." This monument stands on the grounds of the Connecticut state capitol building. (This man sure does look like a child to me. Such are the effects of war.)
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Wordless Wednesday: 'In Memory of the Men of....
...Connecticut who suffered in southern military prisons, 1861-1866." This monument stands on the grounds of the Connecticut state capitol building. (This man sure does look like a child to me. Such are the effects of war.)
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Marvelous post for the day, Sandy! How moving and what a wonderful statue! Terrific shots -- love the close-up! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
They were children. So many young men (and now women) die protecting our country, our beliefs .. then and now ... bless them all
ReplyDeleteHe looks like a 14 year old.
ReplyDeleteMany of the "men" were teenagers! Great statue depicting the young that fought.
ReplyDeleteI think that was the story of Andersonville, Sandy. A terrible thing!
ReplyDeleteWar brings so much suffering to everyone. There has to be another way...
ReplyDeleteWar is most often fought by young men. And that statue portrays that youth.
ReplyDeleteHugs
SueAnn
Too often it is the old that send the young to die for their vanity. So many "children" have given all they have, which is their life for a cause not their own...
ReplyDeleteHow many are enough?
When I look at the photos of myself in Viet Nam I think, Wow! We were just kids.
ReplyDeleteExcellent capture indeed.
So very, very young. So full of life and promise, now frozen in time.
ReplyDeleteMay we never, never forget.
I agree that he appears to be very young. Sending children to war is a very sad thing to do. They are not old enough to understand what they are doing.
ReplyDeleteVery nice tribute! War is a hard thing for countries - at any generation! Nice post! Happy Wordless Wednesday to all!
ReplyDeleteGreat tribute! Happy WW.
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Yes, a young face.
ReplyDeleteGreat tribute!
You are right! that face looks all of ten. Back in the day they meant it when they used 12 as the age of an adult!
ReplyDeleteUsually it is the young men who are sent to fight in wars. I don't support any wars, we need to live in harmony.
ReplyDeleteWe all weep for the ones who fight and die for their country.
ReplyDeleteVERY TOUCHING MONUMENT. WONDERFUL TRIBUTE.
ReplyDeleteI WISH TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, HAPPY EASTER
Love the closeup. He does look like a child.
ReplyDeleteMost "men" who fight wars aren't even old enough to drink legally. The statue is true to the soldier. It is nice to see them honored.
ReplyDeleteI notice that too. Even now, many of the soldiers I see look so young, and it makes me so sad to see them so young and taking on such big responsibilities.
ReplyDeleteThe close-up of his face really shows his youth.
ReplyDeleteFantastic post. Nice tribute.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful tribute!
ReplyDeletehappy ww!!
ReplyDeletewonderful post and tribute..;) Happy WW
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.