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    Sgt. Archibald Hummer remembered [Image 4 of 5]

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    An outdoor military ceremony or gathering is taking place on a grassy area, likely on a military base, with personnel in various uniforms assembled facing two officers who appear to be speaking or presenting. A small military band with music stands is visible to the left, suggesting a formal commemorative or official event. Red brick buildings and mature trees are visible in the background.

    PARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    09.14.2011

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Francisco Abundes 

    Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island           

    Col. Brian T. Palmer (center), commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Battalion, remarks about the life of Sgt. Archibald Hummer for the service members, firefighters and civilian personnel present for the mascot’s funeral.

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    Date Taken: 09.14.2011
    Date Posted: 09.15.2011 11:49
    Photo ID: 456945
    VIRIN: 110914-M-AB123-002
    Resolution: 2000x1333
    Size: 3.25 MB
    Location: PARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, US
    Web Views: 134
    Downloads: 1

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    An English Bulldog with a white and brindle coat is lying on a patterned carpet, chewing on the tip of a small orange traffic cone. The dog appears relaxed yet engaged with the object, holding it between its front paws and mouth. The scene appears to be indoors, likely in an office or commercial space based on the carpet style.
    A smiling U.S. Marine in dress uniform kneels on a concrete surface with three young boys gathered around an English Bulldog on a chain leash. The children are petting the bulldog while the Marine supervises. In the background, several other Marines in uniform are visible near what appears to be a military vehicle or trailer.
    A military funeral or memorial ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a mascot cemetery. Marines in dress uniforms stand solemnly before gravestones, including one for 'Corporal Hashmark,' identified as a Depot Mascot who served from 1995-1998 and was buried in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. A second partially visible gravestone on the right reads 'PAU BUNY' with the date '1966-', suggesting this is a dedicated cemetery for military mascots.
    An outdoor military ceremony or gathering is taking place on a grassy area, likely on a military base, with personnel in various uniforms assembled facing two officers who appear to be speaking or presenting. A small military band with music stands is visible to the left, suggesting a formal commemorative or official event. Red brick buildings and mature trees are visible in the background.
    A military service member in olive drab uniform is kneeling on the ground in what appears to be a cemetery, placing or retrieving a small object near a freshly dug circular hole in the ground. The setting includes historic grave markers and an obelisk-style monument in the background. The activity appears to be a formal or ceremonial action related to grave maintenance or marker installation.

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