Veterans Day at the Atlanta Athletic Club 2013

Those that truly know me, know that I am a very patriotic person. Especially those that went to art school with me. But that is another story. I was excited when I was asked to photograph the Veterans Day event at the Atlanta Athletic Club. The club invited soldiers from Fort Benning to attend the event.
I have to admit that sometimes while I'm taking pictures I feel moments when it is inappropriate to be taking pictures. I am hired to take pictures, and document everything through the event so I follow suit.
During the Star Spangled Banner, and the Pledge of Allegiance I felt it was wrong of me to be in the presence and not have my and hand over my heart. I did continue to take pictures, but once I had the shot I took the moment to do so.  I did not photograph some of the Veterans shedding tears during a fellow soldiers speech. He spoke about what it is that a soldier does and why........and "Its for the man beside him"!