Trygve Loc: Santa Rita, Guam

Happy Memorial Day from Guam. These pictures are just one of the many things that make Guam a unique place. Every year for Memorial Day, they place American and Guam flags at Asan Beach Park, one of the beaches US troops landed on first to liberate Guam from the Japanese. Each American flag represents an American serviceman who died during the invasion and then liberation of Guam. Each Guam flag represents a Chamorro person who died during the invasion, occupation, and liberation. I had the honor of helping place the flags, and I have to admit it's quite a stirring reminder when you drive past and see all the flags waving in the breeze. In a way, I like this better than a big memorial or monument. It's simple but poignant. The people of Guam are definitely in touch with the past and have developed a distinct way to remember those who fell in the defense and liberation of Guam.

Early morning, after the volunteers finished placing the flags. (Phone)

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I came Back in the evening with my Nikon D3400 to see if I could get better shots than with my phone. (Nikon)

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There is a small ridge just south of the beach that gave me a good vantage point for sunset. (Nikon)

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I needed a good view, because there is also a light for every flag. The pictures don't do it justice. (Phone)

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Again, the picture cannot really capture the feeling here. I'm not that good of a photographer. Standing in the middle of these flags at night, each with their own light. It's truly a fitting memorial. (Nikon)

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Leicaflex Loc: Cymru

That is quite a sight and most worthy of your efforts and to remember the fallen
Well taken photographs too.

dooragdragon Loc: Alma , Arkansas

What a awesome and impressive fitting memorial , no matter what angle one looks the flags all form a perfect straight line.
Congratulations to you and all the others for doing such a great job of honoring those who gave their all on that day in history , the lights are a touch I have never seen before en mass ( I have saw them on selected grave sites next to headstones ) it's almost like you are looking upon a small city's street lights from afar .
Excellent job of paying tribute to them all .
It's not about the quality of the photographs but the quality of your intentions.
Thank you for taking the time to share this with us .

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Very nice set and tribute! I was stationed on Guam for awhile in the 60's at Agana.

davefales Loc: Virginia

Many thanks for sharing a fascinating story...well-documented.

GED Loc: North central Pa

Thank you for your photos, they help us to remember how much we have to be thankful for. You did a great job capturing the impact of the display.