For Memorial Day of 2007, we found four people who had lost loved ones in the Iraq War. We chose to show what each of these people do to carry on the legacy of the one they lost. I chose to light the portraits in a similar fashion and compose them in a square format to link them together. I hope this shows that the war has created a community of people that are supporting through their individual tragedies, and that this war has instilled a unique sense of duty in those who lost the ones closest to them.

The front page layout of the Hamilton JournalNews story.

John Prazynski lost his son, Marine Lance Cpl. Taylor Prazynski, on May 9, 2005. He now rallies support for the troops among the motorcycle community.

Katy Hines, mother of Lily and Noah, lost her husband Army Pfc. Tim Hines Jr. on July 14, 2005. She now is raising her children alone with some help from Tim's mother.

Keith Maupin's son, Army Staff Sgt. Keith "Matt" Maupin, was declared M.I.A. on April 9, 2004. His remains were found and returned in early 2008. Keith started a support agency for those who have lost loved ones and to collect good for the troops. He also said he would not shave until his son was found.

Rhonda Isaacs lost her brother, 1st Sgt. Ricky L. McGinnis, on October 26, 2006. She keeps a memorial to him in her dining room with photos and momentos from his life.