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Crossed Ladders

© Michelle Alton

Crossed Ladders

Uploaded: April 16, 2013

Description


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Another scene from the funeral of Philadelphia Firefighter Captain Michael Goodwin, Sr. who fell into a burning inferno on April 6 when the roof of a burning building collapsed.
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In the cemetery, preparations were being made to accept the funeral procession. Ritual crossed ladders are set up at the cemetery entrance, where a very large American Flag is draped between the two extended ladders (see discussion area).
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The crossed ladders in this photo are there to lead the procession to the grave site.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 84.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Michelle Alton April 16, 2013

Crossed ladders at the Cemetery Entrance #1524221

Monnie Ryan April 16, 2013

Beautiful tribute! #10655702

Michael Frazier level-classic April 16, 2013

Wonderful way to pay tribute. I think you captured it perfectly. #10655719

Ann Coates level-classic April 17, 2013

That is so sad to hear Michelle. The ladders make for quite an impact. He is getting the send off he deserves. A beautiful tribute Michelle. #10657010

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic April 17, 2013

Beautifully seen and captured. Excellant tribute to the wonderful firefighters who loose their lives in the line of duty. #10657209

Douglas Pignet April 19, 2013

nice capture of one of my fallen brothers well done #10659029

Gord MacEachern April 21, 2013

Well done Michelle, I was a Volunteer firefighter for a number of years. Always a sad day when something bad happens just doing your job, even in any line of work. #10661348

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