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    Modesto, Calif., Marine's Memorial in Iraq [Image 6 of 8]

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    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT desert camouflage uniform stands with head bowed, holding a helmet against his chest in what appears to be a memorial or moment of reflection. He is wearing tactical sunglasses and holding a rifle at his side. At least two other Marines in similar uniforms are visible in the background.

    KARABILAH, IRAQ

    04.25.2006

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    1-230th Cavalry Regiment

    Cpl. Caleb T. West, a squad leader from the Twentynine Palms, Calif.-based Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, pays his respects to fallen platoon member, Lance Cpl. Aaron W. Simons at a memorial held in Simons' honor April 25, 2006, aboard the Marines base at Karabilah, Iraq. Simons was killed in action April 24, 2006, while serving in western Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Simons, a two-time Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, was a 20-year-old from Modesto, Calif.

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    Date Taken: 04.25.2006
    Date Posted: 05.09.2006 09:53
    Photo ID: 19746
    Resolution: 1667x2500
    Size: 560.3 KB
    Location: KARABILAH, IQ
    Web Views: 517
    Downloads: 53

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    A U.S. Marines officer in desert MARPAT camouflage is placing a helmet atop a rifle that is bayonet-down in the ground, forming a battlefield cross memorial. Dog tags hang from the rifle, and combat boots are placed at the base — a traditional military tribute to a fallen service member. A group of Marines and military vehicles are visible in the background observing the ceremony.
    A soldier in desert camouflage uniform is kneeling on rocky ground, holding an assault rifle and resting his hand on his forehead in what appears to be a moment of rest or distress. He is surrounded by other soldiers in similar uniforms, visible only from the waist down. The setting appears to be an arid, outdoor military environment.
    A group of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms (MARPAT pattern) are gathered together, likely during a field exercise or ceremony. One service member in the center appears to be wiping his eye with a gloved hand, suggesting an emotional moment. The name tape 'CANTU' is visible on one of the service members.
    A battlefield cross memorial arrangement is displayed on rocky, sandy ground. The memorial consists of a rifle bayoneted into the ground with a helmet balanced on the stock, combat boots placed at the base, and dog tags hanging from the trigger guard. This is a traditional military memorial tribute honoring a fallen service member.
    The image shows a group of U.S. Marines in desert MARPAT (Marine Pattern) camouflage uniforms in what appears to be a forward operating base or military compound. The Marines are armed and equipped, with at least one visibly emotional soldier in the foreground. The setting suggests a deployment environment, likely in a Middle Eastern or Southwest Asian theater of operations.
    A U.S. Marine in MARPAT desert camouflage uniform stands with head bowed, holding a helmet against his chest in what appears to be a memorial or moment of reflection. He is wearing tactical sunglasses and holding a rifle at his side. At least two other Marines in similar uniforms are visible in the background.
    A group of military personnel in desert camouflage uniforms are gathered in an arid outdoor area that appears to be a forward operating base or training area. The foreground soldier is bent over handling a rifle, while others stand observing in the background. Military vehicles and sandbag fortifications are visible in the background.
    A soldier in desert camouflage uniform kneels in prayer before a battlefield memorial (Battle Cross) in an arid, rocky environment. The memorial is dedicated to 'Suicide Charley' (2nd Platoon, Charlie Company), featuring a rifle bayoneted into the ground with a helmet on top and dog tags hanging from it. A handmade wooden sign with a skull-and-spades insignia and a smaller sign with photographs and an inspirational quote complete the tribute.

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    7th Marines
    Regimental Combat Team 7
    Al Qa'im
    Cpl. Antonio Rosas
    Karabilah
    Lance Cpl. Aaron W. Simons
    Iraq
    1st Battalion

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