Michael Carl O'Neil - Featured Photo

Featured Photo(s) - September 2002

Michael Carl O'Neil

presents....

a "Special Tribute" in memory of

September 11, 2001

with my own version and view

GEORGE WASHINGTON's

LIVING STATUE

This feature photo is truly special as it embraces

a delicate and serious tone - September 11, 2001's tragedy.

As seen below...

while recently performing my "George Washington's Living Statue",

there was a sudden and unexpected

downpour of rain...

Of course, that is nothing compared

to the sudden and unexpected tragedy that

occurred on September 11, 2001.

At first glance of the photo, this thought came to me...

"Rain or shine - America stands tall".

The photo's theme claims rain or shine America stands tall

but in reality,

in either war or peace, America stands tall.

This is my small tribute...

in my own way, the creation and performances

of this character:

First American President - George Washington's

LIVING STATUE

emphasizes the strength and resolve of

the spirit of the people of the United States of America.

In particular, American citizens

have demonstrated great courage and inner strength.

When I first heard about the tragic news in New York,

I was also struck by the amazing and immediately-obvious fact

that at the worst time,

with the dreadful and senseless loss of so many lives,

the positive power of the human spirit found a remarkable way

of going beyond the horrible darkness.

Americans found inspiring and encouraging hope

by kindly reaching out to one another

and indeed, in this manner...

set a positive and heart-warming example to the world.

So in my small little way, this month's feature photo

of George Washington's Living Statue

standing at attention with flag in hand

in a strong downpour of rain

encompasses a metaphor:

that even in the worst of times,

the human spirit carries on...

God bless America

and

may their lost loved ones rest in peace,

and to the surviving people,

may God's presence constantly comfort you...

May we all hope and pray for entire world peace!

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