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  • Members of the U.S. Army Casket Team stand at attention straightening the American flag over the Casket of Peter G. Enos who perished in Iraq at his burial at Arlington National Cemetary.  Army Spc. Peter G. Enos 24, of South Dartmouth, Mass.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in Schweinfurt, Germany; killed April 9 when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his patrol vehicle in Bayji, Iraq.
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  • Funeral of Sgt. Kyle J. Harrington an Army soldier from Swansea killed in Iraq. Faith Harrington, wife, holds the flag given to her as she is offered comfort by Kyles mother Dorothy. to the left Kyles dad Dennis Harrington.  Army Sgt. Kyle J. Harrington 24, of Swansea, Mass.; was assigned to the 542nd Maintenance Company, 80th Ordnance Battalion, 593rd Sustainment Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.; died Jan. 24 in Basra, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-hostile accident in his unit motor pool.
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  • Kathleen Harrington (mother) and Faith Harrington (wife) seek comfort in each other as the plane with the body of Sgt. Kyle J. Harrington arrives at TFG.  Family members of Sgt. Kyle J. Harrington, 24, who was killed in an accident in Iraq wait for his body to arrive at TFG airport in Providence.  It was then brought to Birchcrest Home of Waring-Sullivan in Swansea where family members had a few minutes with the casket.  Army Sgt. Kyle J. Harrington 24, of Swansea, Mass.; was assigned to the 542nd Maintenance Company, 80th Ordnance Battalion, 593rd Sustainment Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.; died Jan. 24 in Basra, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-hostile accident in his unit motor pool.
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  • Kathleen Harrington holds onto the casket of her son Sgt Kyle J. Harrington after it arrived at the funeral home in Swansea.  Family members of Sgt. Kyle J. Harrington, 24, who was killed in an accident in Iraq wait for his body to arrive at TFG airport in Providence.  It was then brought to Birchcrest Home of Waring-Sullivan in Swansea where family members had a few minutes with the casket.  Army Sgt. Kyle J. Harrington of Swansea, Mass who was assigned to the 542nd Maintenance Company, 80th Ordnance Battalion, 593rd Sustainment Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.; died Jan. 24 in Basra, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-hostile accident in his unit motor pool.
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  • Funeral of Army Sgt. Kyle J. Harrington, 24, of Swansea, Mass.; was assigned to the 542nd Maintenance Company, 80th Ordnance Battalion, 593rd Sustainment Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.; died Jan. 24 in Basra, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-hostile accident in his unit motor pool.  His funeral was held in his hometown of Swansea, MA.
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  • Soldiers show the Volkswagen Beetle that belonged to Amilcar Cabral, the Guinean independence hero, which the historic PAIGC leader was driving when he was assassinated January 20th 1973, now abandoned in a corner of the Amura fortress, presently used as an army barrack.
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  • Before the shooting Kim had received treatment for kidney duct cancer. After he got shot he kept having the cancer rate in his blood checked; there was no sign of deterioration. On May 14, 2010 during the political disturbance between Red Shirts and army personnel in Bangkok, Thailand, Kim was shot three times while walking to a 7-Eleven to pay his family's bills. He was rushed to Kluay Nam Thai Hospital for life-saving surgery. The most dangerous bullet entered close to his spinal cord and penetrated his lung; it was removed during surgery, but the damage it caused resulted in breathing problems, paralysis, and other severe health issues. The second bullet had not penetrated very deeply and was easier to remove. However, due to the large amount of blood Kim had lost, the doctor considered further surgery too risky: the third bullet had to remain in his body.
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  • Kim doing exercises in bed at home. On May 14, 2010 during the political disturbance between Red Shirts and army personnel in Bangkok, Thailand, Kim was shot three times while walking to a 7-Eleven to pay his family's bills. He was rushed to Kluay Nam Thai Hospital for life-saving surgery. The most dangerous bullet entered close to his spinal cord and penetrated his lung; it was removed during surgery, but the damage it caused resulted in breathing problems, paralysis, and other severe health issues. The second bullet had not penetrated very deeply and was easier to remove. However, due to the large amount of blood Kim had lost, the doctor considered further surgery too risky: the third bullet had to remain in his body.
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  • Kim's hand on the railing of his bed. On May 14, 2010 during the political disturbance between Red Shirts and army personnel in Bangkok, Thailand, Kim was shot three times while walking to a 7-Eleven to pay his family's bills. He was rushed to Kluay Nam Thai Hospital for life-saving surgery. The most dangerous bullet entered close to his spinal cord and penetrated his lung; it was removed during surgery, but the damage it caused resulted in breathing problems, paralysis, and other severe health issues. The second bullet had not penetrated very deeply and was easier to remove. However, due to the large amount of blood Kim had lost, the doctor considered further surgery too risky: the third bullet had to remain in his body.
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  • Because Aor needed to stay at home and take care of Kim after he was shot, the family had no income. Aor made squeezable cushions that she sold for 20 baht (USD 0.65) apiece and also did laundry now and then. On May 14, 2010 during the political disturbance between Red Shirts and army personnel in Bangkok, Thailand, Kim was shot three times while walking to a 7-Eleven to pay his family's bills. He was rushed to Kluay Nam Thai Hospital for life-saving surgery. The most dangerous bullet entered close to his spinal cord and penetrated his lung; it was removed during surgery, but the damage it caused resulted in breathing problems, paralysis, and other severe health issues. The second bullet had not penetrated very deeply and was easier to remove. However, due to the large amount of blood Kim had lost, the doctor considered further surgery too risky: the third bullet had to remain in his body.
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  • Kim passed away on February 23, 2012 at the age of 55. He leaves behind his wife and three children. The cause of death was a combination of physical weakness and a pulmonary infection. No one has been held accountable for the shooting of Kim. On May 14, 2010 during the political disturbance between Red Shirts and army personnel in Bangkok, Thailand, Kim was shot three times while walking to a 7-Eleven to pay his family's bills. He was rushed to Kluay Nam Thai Hospital for life-saving surgery. The most dangerous bullet entered close to his spinal cord and penetrated his lung; it was removed during surgery, but the damage it caused resulted in breathing problems, paralysis, and other severe health issues. The second bullet had not penetrated very deeply and was easier to remove. However, due to the large amount of blood Kim had lost, the doctor considered further surgery too risky: the third bullet had to remain in his body.
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  • Kim doing exercises in bed during the day in his home. On May 14, 2010 during the political disturbance between Red Shirts and army personnel in Bangkok, Thailand, Kim was shot three times while walking to a 7-Eleven to pay his family's bills. He was rushed to Kluay Nam Thai Hospital for life-saving surgery. The most dangerous bullet entered close to his spinal cord and penetrated his lung; it was removed during surgery, but the damage it caused resulted in breathing problems, paralysis, and other severe health issues. The second bullet had not penetrated very deeply and was easier to remove. However, due to the large amount of blood Kim had lost, the doctor considered further surgery too risky: the third bullet had to remain in his body.
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  • View from Kim and Aor's apartment. Kim's condition deteriorated on 9th November, 2011; he was put on a ventilator in an intensive care unit room at Mahesak Hospital in Bangkok. On May 14, 2010 during the political disturbance between Red Shirts and army personnel in Bangkok, Thailand, Kim was shot three times while walking to a 7-Eleven to pay his family's bills. He was rushed to Kluay Nam Thai Hospital for life-saving surgery. The most dangerous bullet entered close to his spinal cord and penetrated his lung; it was removed during surgery, but the damage it caused resulted in breathing problems, paralysis, and other severe health issues. The second bullet had not penetrated very deeply and was easier to remove. However, due to the large amount of blood Kim had lost, the doctor considered further surgery too risky: the third bullet had to remain in his body.
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  • Elizabeth Harrington, sister, and Faith Harrington, wife, wait for the body of Sgt. Kyle J. Harrington to be brought into the funeral home.  Family members of Sgt. Kyle J. Harrington, 24, who was killed in an accident in Iraq wait for his body to arrive at TFG airport in Providence.  It was then brought to Birchcrest Home of Waring-Sullivan in Swansea where family members had a few minutes with the casket.  Army Sgt. Kyle J. Harrington 24, of Swansea, Mass.; was assigned to the 542nd Maintenance Company, 80th Ordnance Battalion, 593rd Sustainment Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.; died Jan. 24 in Basra, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-hostile accident in his unit motor pool.
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  • Kim having cramps while lying in bed. From the day he was shot in May 2010 until November 2011, Kim spent almost every day in his bed at home. On May 14, 2010 during the political disturbance between Red Shirts and army personnel in Bangkok, Thailand, Kim was shot three times while walking to a 7-Eleven to pay his family's bills. He was rushed to Kluay Nam Thai Hospital for life-saving surgery. The most dangerous bullet entered close to his spinal cord and penetrated his lung; it was removed during surgery, but the damage it caused resulted in breathing problems, paralysis, and other severe health issues. The second bullet had not penetrated very deeply and was easier to remove. However, due to the large amount of blood Kim had lost, the doctor considered further surgery too risky: the third bullet had to remain in his body.
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  • Kim at Mahesak Hospital in Bangkok. At this point he was paralyzed from the neck down and could neither speak nor breathe. On May 14, 2010 during the political disturbance between Red Shirts and army personnel in Bangkok, Thailand, Kim was shot three times while walking to a 7-Eleven to pay his family's bills. He was rushed to Kluay Nam Thai Hospital for life-saving surgery. The most dangerous bullet entered close to his spinal cord and penetrated his lung; it was removed during surgery, but the damage it caused resulted in breathing problems, paralysis, and other severe health issues. The second bullet had not penetrated very deeply and was easier to remove. However, due to the large amount of blood Kim had lost, the doctor considered further surgery too risky: the third bullet had to remain in his body.
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  • Aor points to the bullet that was not removed from Kim's body. On May 14, 2010 during the political disturbance between Red Shirts and army personnel in Bangkok, Thailand, Kim was shot three times while walking to a 7-Eleven to pay his family's bills. He was rushed to Kluay Nam Thai Hospital for life-saving surgery. The most dangerous bullet entered close to his spinal cord and penetrated his lung; it was removed during surgery, but the damage it caused resulted in breathing problems, paralysis, and other severe health issues. The second bullet had not penetrated very deeply and was easier to remove. However, due to the large amount of blood Kim had lost, the doctor considered further surgery too risky: the third bullet had to remain in his body.
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  • Surgery scars on Kim. On May 14, 2010 during the political disturbance between Red Shirts and army personnel in Bangkok, Thailand, Kim was shot three times while walking to a 7-Eleven to pay his family's bills. He was rushed to Kluay Nam Thai Hospital for life-saving surgery. The most dangerous bullet entered close to his spinal cord and penetrated his lung; it was removed during surgery, but the damage it caused resulted in breathing problems, paralysis, and other severe health issues. The second bullet had not penetrated very deeply and was easier to remove. However, due to the large amount of blood Kim had lost, the doctor considered further surgery too risky: the third bullet had to remain in his body.
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  • A board was put up to help Kim and Aor remember important things. On May 14, 2010 during the political disturbance between Red Shirts and army personnel in Bangkok, Thailand, Kim was shot three times while walking to a 7-Eleven to pay his family's bills. He was rushed to Kluay Nam Thai Hospital for life-saving surgery. The most dangerous bullet entered close to his spinal cord and penetrated his lung; it was removed during surgery, but the damage it caused resulted in breathing problems, paralysis, and other severe health issues. The second bullet had not penetrated very deeply and was easier to remove. However, due to the large amount of blood Kim had lost, the doctor considered further surgery too risky: the third bullet had to remain in his body.
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  • celebration of portugal day (10 june). This year (2013) Portugal decided to celebrate the Portugal day in Elvas a small city near to the border in Alentejo. Elvas was appointed recently as UNESCO heritage.
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  • Marines line up to pull the casket from the hearst for the funeral service.  Funeral for Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford a New Bedford marine that was killed in Iraq when the tank he was operating ran over an explosive device.  The funeral service was held at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in North Dartmouth, MASS and the burial was then held at the National Cemetary in Onset, MASS.
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  • Marines bring the casket from inside the church after the funeral service.  Funeral for Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford a New Bedford marine that was killed in Iraq when the tank he was operating ran over an explosive device.  The funeral service was held at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in North Dartmouth, MASS and the burial was then held at the National Cemetary in Onset, MASS.
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  • Rachel D'Intinosanto sheds a tear for her nephew Michael Ford a Marine from New Bedford who was killed in Iraq after hearing the devastating news.  Marine Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford 19, of New Bedford, Mass.; assigned to the 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.; killed April 26 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq.
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  • Micheal Gallagher, left brother, and Elizabeth Gallagher are overcome with emotion as marines pull the flag from the casket at National Cemetary in Bourne.  Funeral for Patrick Gallagher a Marine from fairhaven was held at St. Mary's church on Main St. in Fairhaven with the burial being held at the National Cemetary in Bourne.  Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick J. Gallagher 27, of Jacksonville, Fla.; assigned to elements of the 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; died April 2 when the seven-ton truck he was riding in rolled over in a flash flood near Asad, Iraq. Also killed were: Cpl. Andres Aguilar Jr., Cpl. David A. Bass, Lance Cpl. Felipe D. Sandoval-Flores, Cpl. Brian R. St. Germain and Staff Sgt. Abraham G. Twitchell.
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  • Elizabeth Gallagher weeps as marines prepare the flag to make it into a triangle before handing it to her at National Cemetary in Bourne.  Funeral for Patrick Gallagher a Marine from fairhaven was held at St. Mary's church on Main St. in Fairhaven with the burial being held at the National Cemetary in Bourne.   Local and State officials were present for the somber event.  Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick J. Gallagher 27, of Jacksonville, Fla.; assigned to elements of the 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; died April 2 when the seven-ton truck he was riding in rolled over in a flash flood near Asad, Iraq. Also killed were: Cpl. Andres Aguilar Jr., Cpl. David A. Bass, Lance Cpl. Felipe D. Sandoval-Flores, Cpl. Brian R. St. Germain and Staff Sgt. Abraham G. Twitchell.
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  • A Marine stands at attention in front of the hearst after a funeral service for Marine Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford, at a cemetery in Onset, Mass., on Tuesday. Ford, 19, of New Bedford, Mass., was killed April 26 in Iraq when his tank hit a roadside bomb in Anbar province.
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  • Massachusetts State Police officers salute as Marines prepare to put the casket into the hearst after the funeral.  Funeral for Patrick Gallagher a Marine from fairhaven was held at St. Mary's church on Main St. in Fairhaven with the burial being held at the National Cemetary in Bourne.   Local and State officials were present for the somber event.  Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick J. Gallagher 27, of Jacksonville, Fla.; assigned to elements of the 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; died April 2 when the seven-ton truck he was riding in rolled over in a flash flood near Asad, Iraq. Also killed were: Cpl. Andres Aguilar Jr., Cpl. David A. Bass, Lance Cpl. Felipe D. Sandoval-Flores, Cpl. Brian R. St. Germain and Staff Sgt. Abraham G. Twitchell.
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  • Tears swell up in Michael Gallaghers eyes as the flag is pulled from the casket at National Cemetary in Bourne.  Funeral for Patrick Gallagher a Marine from fairhaven was held at St. Mary's church on Main St. in Fairhaven with the burial being held at the National Cemetary in Bourne.   Local and State officials were present for the somber event.  Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick J. Gallagher 27, of Jacksonville, Fla.; assigned to elements of the 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; died April 2 when the seven-ton truck he was riding in rolled over in a flash flood near Asad, Iraq. Also killed were: Cpl. Andres Aguilar Jr., Cpl. David A. Bass, Lance Cpl. Felipe D. Sandoval-Flores, Cpl. Brian R. St. Germain and Staff Sgt. Abraham G. Twitchell.
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  • Sarah Ford, left, and her brother Tyler Ford, grieve as they exit the Church of Jesus Chirst Latter Day Saints after the funeral mass in memory of their brother Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford as marines load his casket into the hearst.  Funeral for Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford a New Bedford marine that was killed in Iraq when the tank he was operating ran over an explosive device.  The funeral service was held at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in North Dartmouth, MASS and the burial was then held at the National Cemetary in Onset, MASS.
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  • Tyler Ford peeks out as marines march in the rain toward the burial ceremoy or his brother Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford a New Bedford marine that was killed in Iraq when the tank he was operating ran over an explosive device.  The funeral service was held at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in North Dartmouth, MASS and the burial was then held at the National Cemetary in Onset, MASS.
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  • Hours after hearing the devastating news, Joseph Michael Ford Sr. and his two sons, Tyler Ford, left, and Joseph Ford Jr. try to deal with the loss of Mr. Fords other son Lance Cpl. Michael Ford a Marine that was killed in Iraq when the tank he was driving ran over an explosive devise.
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  • Fairhaven Police are reflected from the door of the hearst as marines bring the casket of Patrick Gallagher to carry it to Bourne for burial at National Cemetary.  Funeral for Patrick Gallagher a Marine from fairhaven was held at St. Mary's church on Main St. in Fairhaven with the burial being held at the National Cemetary in Bourne.   Local and State officials were present for the somber event.  Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick J. Gallagher 27, of Jacksonville, Fla.; assigned to elements of the 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; died April 2 when the seven-ton truck he was riding in rolled over in a flash flood near Asad, Iraq. Also killed were: Cpl. Andres Aguilar Jr., Cpl. David A. Bass, Lance Cpl. Felipe D. Sandoval-Flores, Cpl. Brian R. St. Germain and Staff Sgt. Abraham G. Twitchell.
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  • Marines drape the casket with an American flag after exiting the church.  Funeral for Patrick Gallagher a Marine from fairhaven was held at St. Mary's church on Main St. in Fairhaven with the burial being held at the National Cemetary in Bourne.   Local and State officials were present for the somber event.  Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick J. Gallagher 27, of Jacksonville, Fla.; assigned to elements of the 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; died April 2 when the seven-ton truck he was riding in rolled over in a flash flood near Asad, Iraq. Also killed were: Cpl. Andres Aguilar Jr., Cpl. David A. Bass, Lance Cpl. Felipe D. Sandoval-Flores, Cpl. Brian R. St. Germain and Staff Sgt. Abraham G. Twitchell.
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  • Joseph Michael Ford St., center, and immediate family stand in front of the casket of Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford at the National Cemetary in Onset.  Funeral for Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford a New Bedford marine that was killed in Iraq when the tank he was operating ran over an explosive device.  The funeral service was held at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in North Dartmouth, MASS and the burial was then held at the National Cemetary in Onset, MASS.
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  • With a sea of tombstones of fallen heros, a bugler is seen playing 'Taps' at the funeral of Peter G. Enos at the Arlington National Cemetary. 24, of South Dartmouth, Mass.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in Schweinfurt, Germany; killed April 9 when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his patrol vehicle in Bayji, Iraq.
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  • Friends of Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford a New Bedford marine that was killed in Iraq when the tank he was operating ran over an explosive device grieve at the burial service that was held at the National Cemetary in Onset, MASS.
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  • Rachel D'Intinosanto, left aunt, Joseph Ford Jr., brother, and Crystal Branden, cousin, try to deal with the loss of their loved one, Lance Cpl. Michael Ford, a New Bedford Marine who was killed in Iraq after the tank he was driving ran over an explosive devise.
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  • Members of the Patriot Guard Riders salute the hearst carrying Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford a New Bedford marine that was killed in Iraq when the tank he was operating ran over an explosive device before the funeral service was held at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in North Dartmouth, MASS and the burial was then held at the National Cemetary in Onset, MASS.  Marine Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford 19, of New Bedford, Mass.; assigned to the 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.; killed April 26 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq.
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  • The hearst comes into view under a sea of American flags being held by the Patriot Guard Riders in front of the church. Funeral for Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford a New Bedford marine that was killed in Iraq when the tank he was operating ran over an explosive device.  The funeral service was held at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in North Dartmouth, MASS and the burial was then held at the National Cemetary in Onset, MASS.  Marine Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford 19, of New Bedford, Mass.; assigned to the 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.; killed April 26 while conducting combat operations against enemy forces in Anbar province, Iraq.
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  • Joseph Ford Jr., left, comforts his father, Joshep Michael Ford Sr. as he kisses the flag that was folded and then given to him by the marines.  Funeral for Lance Cpl. Michael L. Ford a New Bedford marine that was killed in Iraq when the tank he was operating ran over an explosive device.  The funeral service was held at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in North Dartmouth, MASS and the burial was then held at the National Cemetary in Onset, MASS.
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  • Marines bring the casket into St Mary's church in Fairhaven.  Funeral for Patrick Gallagher a Marine from fairhaven was held at St. Mary's church on Main St. in Fairhaven with the burial being held at the National Cemetary in Bourne.   Local and State officials were present for the somber event.  Marine Lance Cpl. Patrick J. Gallagher 27, of Jacksonville, Fla.; assigned to elements of the 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.; died April 2 when the seven-ton truck he was riding in rolled over in a flash flood near Asad, Iraq. Also killed were: Cpl. Andres Aguilar Jr., Cpl. David A. Bass, Lance Cpl. Felipe D. Sandoval-Flores, Cpl. Brian R. St. Germain and Staff Sgt. Abraham G. Twitchell.
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  • Recruits give each other a hand as they make their way during the Crucible.  A 52 hour final test in their recruit training and represents the culmination of all of the skills and knowledge a marine should possess.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Recruits prepare to see their family for the first time since getting to the base.  The following day they will graduate.   Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Female recruit listen to their drill instructor during the Crucible.  The Crucible is A 52 hour final test in their recruit training and represents the culmination of all of the skills and knowledge a marine should possess.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • A mother cries as she sees her son for the first time in twelve weeks the day before he graduates.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • An exhausted recruit keeps his head down during a combat simulation in the Crucible.  The Crucible is A 52 hour final test in their recruit training and represents the culmination of all of the skills and knowledge a marine should possess.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • A woman hugs her new marine son after graduation.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • New marines file past their drill instructors during the graduation ceremony.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Female recruits go over an obstacle during the Crucible.  The Crucible is A 52 hour final test in their recruit training and represents the culmination of all of the skills and knowledge a marine should possess.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • A female drill instructor makes herself heard as she prepares her platoon to march.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • A new marine hugs his girlfriend after graduating.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Female recruits look on as they prepare to engage in hand to hand combat training.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Female recruits prepare for hand to hand combat training.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • A recruit carries his simulated wounded colleague away from the battlefield during the Crucible.  The Crucible is A 52 hour final test in their recruit training and represents the culmination of all of the skills and knowledge a marine should possess.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Odilia Hernandez sees her son Anthony Hernandez for the first time in 12 weeks as he is released to his family at the end of Liberty Ceremony.  The following day he will return home with his mother after graduation.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • The point man gives his platoon some instruction on a simulated patrol during Crucible.  The Crucible is a A 52 hour final test in their recruit training and represents the culmination of all of the skills and knowledge a marine should possess.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Female recruits struggle to bring their knees upward as they hang from a bar during one of the many stations in the physical fitness section of their training.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Cindy Smith hold on to her boyfriend Josh Cook for the first time in twelve weeks as he is released to his family during a ceremony the day before he graduates and becomes a marine.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Female recruits look on as they prepare to engage in hand to hand combat themselves.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • A drill instructor leads his recruits into a large hanger for the liberty ceremony where the recruits will see their families for the first time since joining.  The next day the recruits will become marines in the graduation ceremony.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Recruits in the first phase of their training pull themselves up a rope as part of the physical training stations that they alternate at during the early morning.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Female recruits lift weights during one of the many stations they alternate between early in the morning as part of their physical fitness training.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • A recruit applies some camo paint during the Crucible.  The Crucible is A 52 hour final test in their recruit training and represents the culmination of all of the skills and knowledge a marine should possess. Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • A drill instructor shouts at a recruit who is having a hard time completing her inclined sit ups in one of the many fitness stations.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Female recruits yell as they swith stations in the physical preparation phase of their training.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • A drill instructor inspects his platoon as they prepare to march out.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • A recruit stands at attention as he guards the M16A2 rifles not being used on the firing range.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Drill instructors prepare their platoon to march out after spending all morning at the firing range.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Recruit Paterson, from Georgia, waits for his turn a the rifle range, in the background three recruits guard the ammunition.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Female recruits begin to file out of the rifle classroom as they continue the second phase of their training.   Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Under the watchful eye of their drill instructors, recruits practice in a 'man down' scenario.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • A recruit is sent to the back of the rifle range for evaluation after he was unable to keep the barrel of his rifle pointed upward at al times.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Female recruits practice some martial arts techniques in the hand to hand phase of their training.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Female recruits in the first phase practice hand to hand combate techniques.   Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Recruits shout their pledge to the marine corps. after finishing at the rifle range.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Female recruits in the first phase of their training perform assisted pull-ups as they rotate between different fitness stations.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • As the sun begins to rise a drill instructor makes his way across one of the bases many training areas.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • A recruit fires his M16A2 rifle at the rifle range during the second phase of his training.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Female recruits stand at attention as they prepare to head out of the rifle school to get some lunch on the field.   Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • A recruit waits for his turn to fire his rifle at the range as another is offered instruction by one of the drill instructors.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • A recruit makes some adjustments to his M16A2 rifle as he prepares to shoot at the firing range during the second phase of his training.   Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Female recruits hold boxes with a lunch and their drinks high above their head so the drill instructors can see if everyone is ready to eat.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Recruits get an ear full from their drill instructor as he prepares them to march.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Recruits listen to instruction from their drill instructor as they prepare to leave the rifle range.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Under the watchful eye of his drill instructor, recruit Geeson, NC, drags himself in a 'man down' drill.   Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • A large target is painted on the wall as a recruit listens intently to the instruction being given by a rifle instructor as they prepare to head out to the rifle range.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Recruit Coor and his fellow second phase recruits go over their M16A2 rifles in preparation to head out to the rifle range.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous thirteen week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Recruit Tampanello, NY, has a makeshift stabilizer on his glasses to keep them from moving when he shoots on the range.  In the background 3 fellow recruits guard the ammunition.   Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • A platoon of recruits pay close attention to their drill instructor after leaving the rifle range during their second phase of training.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • A recruit cradles his rifle as he and his platoon prepares to march out after spending their morning in the rifle range.   Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • A rifle instructor goes over different ranges and settings for the recruits M16A2 rifle as they attend a classroom just beyond the firing range.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Recruits in the 2nd phase of their training in a rifleman classroom just outside the firering range.  Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is where all male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and all female recruits from all over the US receive their arduous twelve week training in their quest to become marines. Even though there are two current active wars and a weak economy, recruitment has not been effected.  Actually, recruiting numbers have increased, with more young men and women looking toward the military for answers.
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  • Aor cleans their apartment while Kim is bedridden due to his paralysis. After Kim was shot Aor stayed home every day to take care of him and the household. Before Kim was shot he had taken care of his wife and children, cleaned the apartment and cooked; he worked as a food vendor to pay for food, rent and utilities, and for the kids' schooling. The shots left him paralyzed from the waist down, forcing him to remain in bed all day while his wife, Aor, had to do all the things he had done before. But in addition to performing all chores single-handedly, she became her husband's caregiver. Kim needed assistance with everything. Aor cooked for him, washed him, and helped him when he needed to relieve himself. The family now had no income; both Kim and Aor had to stay at home, and the children were in school. They received some financial support from the government, from organizations, volunteers, and from friends and family. They were dependent on the support in order to survive.
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  • Aor tells Kim that he needs to eat more. Ever after the shooting Kim had problems keeping food down. Before Kim was shot he had taken care of his wife and children, cleaned the apartment and cooked; he worked as a food vendor to pay for food, rent and utilities, and for the kids' schooling. The shots left him paralyzed from the waist down, forcing him to remain in bed all day while his wife, Aor, had to do all the things he had done before. But in addition to performing all chores single-handedly, she became her husband's caregiver. Kim needed assistance with everything. Aor cooked for him, washed him, and helped him when he needed to relieve himself. The family now had no income; both Kim and Aor had to stay at home, and the children were in school. They received some financial support from the government, from organizations, volunteers, and from friends and family. They were dependent on the support in order to survive.
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  • Aor cleaning the apartment while Kim is resting during the day. Before Kim was shot he had taken care of his wife and children, cleaned the apartment and cooked; he worked as a food vendor to pay for food, rent and utilities, and for the kids' schooling. The shots left him paralyzed from the waist down, forcing him to remain in bed all day while his wife, Aor, had to do all the things he had done before. But in addition to performing all chores single-handedly, she became her husband's caregiver. Kim needed assistance with everything. Aor cooked for him, washed him, and helped him when he needed to relieve himself. The family now had no income; both Kim and Aor had to stay at home, and the children were in school. They received some financial support from the government, from organizations, volunteers, and from friends and family. They were dependent on the support in order to survive.
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  • Exterior of Kim and Aor's building complex. Kim was shot about a two-minutes' walk from their home on Thanon Rama 4 in Bangkok.
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  • Kim resting at home during the day. Before Kim was shot he had taken care of his wife and children, cleaned the apartment and cooked; he worked as a food vendor to pay for food, rent and utilities, and for the kids' schooling. The shots left him paralyzed from the waist down, forcing him to remain in bed all day while his wife, Aor, had to do all the things he had done before. But in addition to performing all chores single-handedly, she became her husband's caregiver. Kim needed assistance with everything. Aor cooked for him, washed him, and helped him when he needed to relieve himself. The family now had no income; both Kim and Aor had to stay at home, and the children were in school. They received some financial support from the government, from organizations, volunteers, and from friends and family. They were dependent on the support in order to survive.
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  • Kim in his bed at Mahesak Hospital, Bangkok. On October 20, 2011, more than 17 months after the shooting, Kim needed surgery again. At this point he frequently had cramps in his body, along with severe pain in the shoulder and neck area. As the muscles in his back had atrophied drastically, he could not move his body like before. The doctor discovered that the cause of the pain was one of his neck vertebrae putting pressure on nearby nerves. After surgery Kim returned home, but it was not long before he developed respiratory problems and was taken to the hospital yet again. On November 9, 2011 he was placed on a ventilator in the intensive care unit because of his breathing difficulties. At this point Kim could neither move nor talk; he had nothing to communicate with but his eyes and a mouth with no words.
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  • celebration of portugal day (10 june). This year (2013) Portugal decided to celebrate the Portugal day in Elvas a small city near to the border in Alentejo. Elvas was appointed recently as UNESCO heritage.
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