June 15, 2013

Welcome Home | Marine Corps Homecoming

We've all seen the homecoming videos on youtube and the news. The soldiers returning from a war zone to their loved ones. To see that moment in person is a different story. Last weekend, my wife and I traveled up to Camp LeJeune, NC to see her brother return from his 2nd tour in Afghanistan. Along with her Mother, Aunt, & Brother, we were the welcoming party for Nic. A huge crowd gathered before dawn to see the Marines arrive back home. As the buses pulled up, the crowd began to go nuts. I've shot many weddings where family members were thrilled to see the bride & groom get married. Nothing compares to the thrill I witnessed when loved ones saw their Marines step off that bus. Fathers, husbands, sons, brothers, all embraced by their families.

 Thank you Cpl. Nicolas Allen for your service. Semper Fi.

8 comments:

Dale Lempa said...

Beautiful. Neat colors.

Adonye Jaja said...

Well done Blake, this is great coverage of a joyous time.

Anonymous said...

beautiful and emotional, well done.

Mercedes said...

Homecomings are really amazing. You did a great job on this one.

Albert Palmer said...

Aw wow - thanks for sharing - you can really feel the atmosphere and whilst I've never been to a homecoming it's obviously a special time

Albert Palmer said...

Aw wow - thanks for sharing - you can really feel the atmosphere and whilst I've never been to a homecoming it's obviously a special time

Natalie said...

Homecomings always make me cry... So beautiful!

sachin said...

Beautifully captured!