 This is the original photograph
by Joe Rosenthal.
It was later cropped
to become the photo we all know.
There are six Flag Raisers on the photo,
Four in the front line and two in back.
The front four are left to right,
Ira Hayes, Franklin Sousley,
John Bradley and Harlon Block.
The back two are Michael Strank,
behind Sousley,
and Rene Gagnon,
behind Bradley.
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 This is the memorial
the nation has come to recognize
as a tribute to courage, honor,
and tradition of the
United States Marines.
Should the Air Force be allowed to negate
this powerful image of courage, honor,
and tradition? I for one, think not.
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