Sergeant First Class John Harvey Holman
See story here:
http://www.startribune.com/local/50089757.html
Full military ceremony for the homecoming and burial of my brother-in-law’s uncle, John Harvey Holman. Holman was captured by enemy forces in February of 1951 in Korea. His remains were just recently positively identified via DNA. Photos in this album somewhat document the events leading up to and after the ceremony.
July 13th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
jim these are incredible, and the story is so amazing. she lived in my town for a little bit! thanks for posting your images and for honoring this serviceman.
July 14th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
[...] composed from the images I posted yesterday. [...]
July 14th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Thank you Clare. It was an awe inspiring event as I have never seen one before (except maybe on TV). Big credit goes out to the MN Patriot Guard too (http://www.mnpatriotguard.org/) as these guys and gals got there an hour ahead of time, stood silent through the entire event and didn’t budge until after the family left over an hour later.
July 16th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Thanks so much for being there Jim. I never even thought about having pictures of the event; now we will have them for future generations of Holmans and those that could not personally attend on Saturday. Thanks you again!
July 16th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Thanks for letting me Katie. When Tamara told me all about this I knew it is was something that needed to be done – but translating that so everyone could understand was difficult. I am glad Tamara could come to the rescue in that regard.
Hope I wasn’t too intrusive as my ninja skills were a little lacking in that bright sunlight!
August 27th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Excellent Jim! You did an awesome job of recording this event. These men deserve all of our respect!!
Ron
August 27th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
These are amazing Jim. The story you told here is priceless. Thank you for sharing them.