SSG Christian Engeldrum’s Portrait Presentation
With the generous support of American Airlines, Kinray Inc., United Renovations and other devoted sponsors the American Fallen Soldiers Project traveled to New York City on September 11th to present the portrait of fallen soldier SSG Christian Engeldrum to his widow and three children on the USS Intrepid. It is always so hard to pick my favorite images when documenting these portrait presentations because each image really does tell an emotional story.
The FDNY started the presentation:
Artist Phil Taylor enjoyed discussing the portrait’s details with SSG Christian Engeldrum’s daughter Krissy:
SSG Christian Engeldrum’s family responded emotionally to the reveal of the portrait and a slide show coordinated by Lisa Taylor:
Gary Sinise spoke about how important it is that we never forget the sacrifice made by so many soldiers:
A fighter jet stationed on the flight deck of the Intrepid:
The Garyowen club located in the Armory of the Fighting 69th
Artist Phil Taylor shares an emotional moment with soldier & friend Dan Swift (Swifty) of the Fighting 69th
Click on the image below to view the slide show:
Wow – once again – amazing job Don! You really capture such moving moments. I LOVE the shot of the club, and that hug! xo, Christa
Christa Meola said this on September 28th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Truly amazing work, great imagination in finding the images and capturing them. It was an honor to be invited to perform.
Michael Clay said this on September 29th, 2009 at 3:33 pm
The last photo of this series gave me chills! Excellent!
Jaclyn said this on October 20th, 2009 at 4:38 pm