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A Real American Hero {OpLove} {St. Louis, Missouri Photographer}

There are no words to describe photographing a true American hero and his family. Four amazing people so in love with each other and just life in general that catching these moments behind my lens is truly an honor - especially when these four people sacrifice so much for me and my family to live in a free country.

I have known this family since our sons were in preschool together. Where did the time go? They are now in their last months of 1st grade. Then our youngest children are also the same age. Lisa and I were pregnant together while the boys were in preschool. I think there were actually 4 of us pregnant at the same time! LOL!

Please know that it was truly an honor to photograph your family! I better be photographing Rolando's arrival home!!! I can't wait to catch those beautiful moments of your family reuniting again.

Everyone, please keep Rolando in your prayers as he fights for Iraqi freedom and our great country!
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Are they not the cutest????!!!??IMGP9447

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Just in case you were wondering, Rolando is a huge, huge, huge Yankee's fan!
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This image is so powerful!
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Rolando is part of the 82nd Airborne. I had heard of it and knew a little about it but did more investigating:http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/82abn-history.htm. Pretty amazing, huh?
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/82abn-history.htm

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Rolando and Lisa, thank you so much for the sacrifice the two of you give for all of us!

5 comments:

Unknown said...

I Second Amanda's thank you to this wonderful, courageous family who are giving so much for all of us! And Amanda, beautiful pictures that tell the story extremely well. Roger Smith

PVR Publications inc. said...

Such an awesome Set! Big Props to our heros!

Karin Doolin said...

This blog entry gave me chills. Great images. Great people. Great message. Thanks for sharing their story and their images!

Bippie said...

Lisa-Thank you so much for sharing these incredible photos and letting me peer into your lives for a moment. You all look so happy and grateful for each other!
Your photographer is amazing as are all of you! THANKS - Lea

Unknown said...

A Real American Hero is right!! Thank you for serving our country. Amanda, what an amazing gift you gave this family!