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08/21/2007 10:11:31 PM · #1 |
| Powerful photographs. I can't help but think how remarkable it is that Byer was able to get these photos that somehow don't seem intrusive -- almost as if she were invisible. |
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08/21/2007 05:40:01 PM · #2 |
| i cried even though I tried so so hard not to cry at work. I'm still crying. I don't know what to say except that I'm grateful people care enough to share these sorts of stories and keep life real for all of us. |
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08/19/2007 02:55:23 AM · #3 |
| I think I am going to go up and sleep in my son's bed...powerful indeed... |
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08/19/2007 02:20:50 AM · #4 |
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08/19/2007 01:42:49 AM · #5 |
with me being so young I didnt really think I would be affected so by this. But i am. Tears were running down my face as I watched the final pictures come up. Such a strong mother to stay by his side through it all. #18 and #19 were just so heartbreaking to say the least.
Wow, makes you think. |
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08/19/2007 01:15:16 AM · #6 |
| the most beautiful thing i have ever seen. |
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08/19/2007 12:43:02 AM · #7 |
| I am numb with tears running down my face.... |
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08/18/2007 09:07:10 PM · #8 |
| I have no right to bitch about my petty little problems when confronted with this... |
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08/18/2007 08:25:57 PM · #9 |
No matter what version one watches, it still eats at your heart, but the ending is always the same.....
I am sure this will have a lasting impression on me, for the rest of my life.
I feel totally blessed with who I am, and so lucky to have had the wonderful life that I have had.
I love my family and friends, including you all here at DPC.
This truely makes one realize how precious life is..... "Today is the best day of your life, enjoy, and make the most of it".....
Message edited by author 2007-08-18 20:27:05. |
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08/18/2007 08:07:40 PM · #10 |
It's no shame to cry over this, powerful story, as emotional images as can be, beautiful images inbetween filled with joy and sadness. More impact with the captions turned on.
If you are healthy, have healthy family and are depressed I think this is good for you, it makes us thankful. |
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08/18/2007 07:35:18 PM · #11 |
Colour versions.
Well deserved Pulitzer.
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08/18/2007 11:09:03 AM · #12 |
Don't forget to turn on the captions if you want the background story to each slide.
Message edited by author 2007-08-18 11:09:14. |
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08/18/2007 09:31:23 AM · #13 |
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08/18/2007 09:26:54 AM · #14 |
That wa some of the most powerful images I've seen in a long while. I just had to hold each of my kids and thank god. Thank you for sharing.
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08/18/2007 09:10:41 AM · #15 |
| Can't think of anything to say. It's so sad and beautiful at the same time. |
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08/18/2007 09:07:13 AM · #16 |
| Man Oh Man... powerful, painful, gut wrenching...the images are superb...now I gotta get a handkerchief |
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08/18/2007 09:01:44 AM · #17 |
| This literally made my heart HURT! |
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08/18/2007 08:32:35 AM · #18 |
Originally posted by Ben:
Wow. |
That sums up my feelings, too. Beyond that...speechless. |
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08/18/2007 08:31:08 AM · #19 |
OMG that is so sad. I am still crying from it all. This touches me in so many ways you have no idea. First of all the bravest person in this story is Derek’s mother Cyndie French. She knows the outcome before it all and still has faith and hope to caring on every day. As the loving caring father that I am I would have such a hard time doing what Cyndie was able to. Usually when I see things like this or other sad things that involve kids I usually get to thinking about what if that was my kid? What if I was in that situation? How would I get help or how would I be able to make it?
I would also like everyone to know that my wife has done the relay for life walk for 2 years now and has risen around to two hundred dollars both times. I also donate to relay for life. As cancer being one of our top killers in the world I ask that we all donate to a charity like this to help out. Even if it was $5, I mean who doesn’t have $5? Everyone could honestly live with out that extra $5. If one million people were to donate a tiny $5 that is 5 million dollars going to these wonderful kids that are trying to stay alive.
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08/18/2007 08:26:13 AM · #20 |
Originally posted by L1:
Extremely powerful...what a heartbreaking story. I found this video of the photographer learning of her Pulitzer prize, and she talks about the mother and son a bit.
Renee Byer receives Pulitzer |
Don't watch this if you don't want to cry. It shows the slide show from the original post. |
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08/18/2007 07:40:13 AM · #21 |
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08/18/2007 07:27:52 AM · #22 |
Extremely powerful...what a heartbreaking story. I found this video of the photographer learning of her Pulitzer prize, and she talks about the mother and son a bit.
Renee Byer receives Pulitzer
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08/18/2007 02:50:06 AM · #23 |
I've seen this before. Very powerful stuff.
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08/18/2007 02:47:51 AM · #24 |
Originally posted by sherpet:
Oh you BIG baby..... They are worth seeing, just to see what life can be like, and definately a true example of a Mothers Love.
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
I am NOT looking. I'm not looking. not clicking. not gonna do it. no siree. *runs away* |
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it is worth seeing, i love the scenes where she is running his wheelchair thru the halls and letting him drive the car, she looks like good, strong mother, but i can imagine no worse fate than to bury your child...
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08/18/2007 02:39:35 AM · #25 |
Oh you BIG baby..... They are worth seeing, just to see what life can be like, and definately a true example of a Mothers Love.
It sends goosebumps down my spine.
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
I am NOT looking. I'm not looking. not clicking. not gonna do it. no siree. *runs away* |
Message edited by author 2007-08-18 02:49:59. |
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