Memories of the Loved Ones
Yesterday I talked about how soldier bloggers are adding their voices to the reporting of the fighting in Iraq. Today I'm highlighting how another form of citizen journalism, videos by friends and family members of troops killed during the conflict, contributes to our understanding of events. Put together by an organization called the Brave New Foundation, the "Iraq Veterans Memorial" is a beautifully edited collection of people talking about their loved ones who have died in Iraq. We see the mom talking about how her son always climbed the highest tree, the friend recalling how his buddy rooted for the underdog and the fiancee describing how her sweetheart would leave her funny notes. Together, these videos form a vivid portrait of the Americans who have lost their lives since the start of the war four years ago. http://iraqmemorial.org/index.php
I found out about the Iraq Veterans Memorial through an article by Tara Lohan on Alternet.