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God Bless America In The Palouse
Today is Memorial Day.  It's a day we remember all of those who have served and sacrificed their lives so we can have the life and freedom that we so enjoy today.  It's always been a special day for my family and me.  I am the proud father of two boys who have served this country in the Navy and Army SF.  My oldest son is still serving.  He went into the Marines the Saturday after 9/11.  After serving a number of deployments he was recruited to the Special Forces, where he still serves today 19 years later.
Debra has a son who also has served numerous years in the Navy along with numerous deployments on an Arleigh Burke Class Des...

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Photography is my passion and has been for 45 plus years. My career in photography has allowed me to travel the world, meet some of the most interesting people on the planet and see things I could never have dreamed of. My goal is to share the passion of pictures taking through photographs and teaching with as many people as I can hoping it brings them as much joy and happiness as it has me. I do this through Rockhopper Workshops and other projects as well as teaching at my Gallery in Indianapolis.
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