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Memorial Day in Washington, D.C. is one of favorite times to shoot pictures. I love the Rolling Thunder as they shatter the sounds waves and roar into town. An Air Force Chaplain pulled his Harley up behind our car while I was shooting pictures of the U. S. Capitol. He explained that he had been in Dover, Delaware the last six months ministering to grieving families. He wanted to swing by Washington and pay his respects to the fallen on his way home. I asked if he would model for me so he pulled his Harley up on the sidewalk with the Capitol in the background. After I took a lot of shots he asked if I would take pictures of him with his camera.
My troubles escalated when I stepped backwards off the curb and fell into the gutter. After I was lifted out of the gutter and sitting in the car he asked if could pray for me. What a comforting prayer!
Well you guessed it. Compressed back fracture, black wrist and arm….. After 3 weeks I’m still recovering.

My silly husband looked at this stunning shot and asked “Was it worth it”?