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Wounds of War
Narrative written by photographer Linnea Lenkus Each one of these families I photographed has a story of strength and courage that’s hard to put into words, so I set out to capture them visually. I was amazed and moved deeply to get to know a group of people who too often are associated only with war, and unfortunately, with politics. I saw and experienced them as people who proudly and dutifully serve our country when called upon to do so. This incredible father of three girls has served in the Marines for 18 years and he’s been deployed seven times. While serving on his fourth deployment in Iraq, he was hit by a improvised explosive device that left him deaf in one ear. He has since been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury – medical conditions often referred to as the “hidden wounds of war.” His family demonstrated to me how they felt when he left home and how isolated from them he has felt. |
This is a powerful photograph. We requested permission from the Photographer, Linnea Lenkus to post it on our page. It brings home the suffering and isolation many families feel in the military service community. “photography used with permission from Linnea Lenkus Fine Art Portrait Studios”
