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.