Monday, May 25, 2020

Memorial Day!

Today is Memorial Day in the United States, a holiday set aside to honor and mourn all the military personnel who have died serving our country.

I thought this statue on the grounds of the Heard Museum was appropriate for the day.  It's called "He's My Brother" by Michael Naranjo.

The plaque on the statue's base reads:

The scene from "He's My Brother" must have taken place on too many occasions around the world, and although the uniform one wears may be different, the sentiment remains the same.  In combat, close relationships are built as one walks the fine line between life and death and one would readily lay down his life for his brother.

11 comments:

Mersad said...

Really amazing statue.

Mersad
Mersad Donko Photography

Aimz said...

It's always a very good day to remember.

biebkriebels said...

A touching sculpture...

RedPat said...

Perfect for the day, Sharon!

Bill said...

What a powerful sculpture, perfect for the day!

Catalyst said...

Awesome sentiment.

Revrunner said...

Today it could have been a nurse or doctor in harm's way.

Steve Reed said...

An interesting sculpture, and yes, very appropriate for Memorial Day!

Bob Crowe said...

I really like this work. Simple, elegant, yet you feel the weight.

Kay said...

Beautiful sculpture, perfect for today. Seeing photos from our many wars it's shocking to see how very young the soldiers are, at the threshold of life.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

So perfect for the day Sharon, beautifully poignant sculpture 💜