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.