South Carolina was declared a State of Emergency this week as a huge snow storm came through. Last night, the SC National Guard rolled into town to help transport hospital workers to and from work. It was surreal to see Humvees and soldiers in downtown Greenville. And, as I started to think about it, it was the first time I had photographed National Guard units deployed locally. I have photographed the Guard many times, but usually as they leave or return from the war. These are a few of my favorites.
The family of Sgt. Jeremiah Wittman react to the sights and sounds of the plane carrying Wittman’s casket as it pulls up to the hangar at Stevens Aviation on Monday, February 22, 2010. It was an emotional morning watching the casket of a soldier return home to his family. I think many of us were a little teary-eyed when leaving the airport.
For more photos, check out The Greenville News.
Earlier this week, I photographed local WWII veterans returning to Greenville after being treated to a day in Washington, D.C. From what I heard it was a pretty emotional experience in D.C., but it seemed many veterans were also surprised when their plane arrived home and they were greeted by hundreds of people. It was a pretty moving assignment.
