Warhol's intentions realized again.
Felipe Contreras is a visual artist residing in the Houston area. He brings with him a unique blend of experiences having lived in
Bogotá, Colombia and having served in the U.S. military as a marine for four years.
James Blake Miller, "The Marlboro Marine" from November 13, 2004 yet the story continues here from Veteran's day!
This photo seems to have struck a chord, as an image of America striking back at a perceived enemy, or just one young man putting his life on the line halfway across the globe.
Whatever the case, top Marine brass are thrilled.
Lt. Gen. John F. Sattler, commander of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, dropped in Friday on Charlie Company to laud the featured unit.
"That's a great picture," echoed Col. Craig Tucker, who heads the regimental combat team that includes Miller's battalion. "We're having one blown up and sent over to the unit."
Miller, though, has been oddly left out of the hoopla.
Sattler did not single him out during his visit. In fact, Miller only heard about it from the two Los Angeles Times staffers traveling with his unit.
more.
"Marlboro Marine" part 1.
Part 2.
Part 3.
Personal note; A family member of mine is a physically and also mentally wounded Marine from IraQ, watched this with me was relating so closely with every word I got chills.
