In adding this blog to my photography website I foreseen a debate within myself as to what to include and exclude from my postings. For the most part I've managed to keep it business and photography related even at the expense of my own sanity at times. I will side step my usual keeping with photography and spread more to the blog world for this entry. During my online travels I try to keep abreast of not only photography related material but general things of interest, especially real people who give inspiration to not only myself but to all those they come into contact with. It was today I came across one such blog belonging to Major Andrew Olmsted's blog after reading about his story on another website. Major Olmsted was a soldier currently serving in Iraq who was featured in the Rocky Mountain News and other publications known for posting blogs of soldiers deployed. Major Olmsted was killed by an Iraqi sniper January 3rd, 2008. His death like many others is a tragedy in itself and leaves one to continue to be awe struck at the daily heroism displayed by our fighting men and women but this is not what struck me to write about it. What I found inspirational was his blog entry after his death. He had instructed a fellow soldier to post one last blog entry if and when he was killed in action and this post is available for all who wish to read on his website. I encourage those reading this to take a moment to read an honorable man's words from the grave. In today's high tech world it just amazed me that more of this has not happened and I've wondered what if anything good would ever come out of it. While I have served my country during Desert Shield/Storm I too still continue to deal with it even more so now since I have a son being deployed at this very time. As Major Olmsted speaks of, I too continue to be amazed at the people who write some of the inner most thoughts and feelings down on a computer screen displaying both intelligence and creativity you would never have the chance to see otherwise. I was reminded recently to "know your audience" but do you really think that applies to the Internet as well? I mean being in the photography business or any type of business for that matter you should watch that you market your skills versus your political or social views but in the general forum of the Internet I believe if you can't present your true feelings, especially with something you're passionate about, where can you? For no other medium gives us the freedom to express our views to such a wide audience and the bigger the audience surely we have the greatest opportunity of finding those of like mind. No matter how big or small your town, no matter how rich or poor you are, no matter your weight, height, or social status, you can have a voice, even if it's just a small one. It is this that I gained from Major Olmsted's blog. While I admire his heroism it is his bravery to write from beyond the grave to somewhat comfort those closest to him that I found really awesome. In his small way he reached beyond his small circle of influence and touched a great number more. Don't forget to thank a vet today!
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