Injured Soldiers Photo Essay (Mother Jones)

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Friday, Mar. 05, 2004 Friday, Mar. 05, 2004 at 3:45:50pm PST

This photo essay from Mother Jones is really moving.

Follow the link then click on "View Photo Essay" to see each photo, page by page, with text from the soldier.

I don't really have a lot to add, just thought this is something, whether you supported the war or not, everyone should see. The media really isn't saying much about all the injured coming back from war, and I have to say that in spite of their injuries, many of these guys in this essay are really quite positive. Regardless of politics, they were sent to do a job and they did it the best they could, and they should be proud.

Luis Calderon AGE 22; MIAMI, FLORIDA Tank operator in the Army's 4th Infantry Division. Injured May 5, 2003, while destroying a mural of Saddam Hussein in Tikrit.

Paralyzed for life bringing down a mural of Saddam.