Comments on: Snapshots I Won’t Forget

By: wooden gates

wooden gates — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:42:33 +0000

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By: Ashley Julian

Ashley Julian — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:22:37 +0000

One snapshot I will never forget is seeing the hope and tears in people’s eyes as Obama spoke.
I thought both men gave very humble and gracious speeches. I was moved to tears during both of them.
Seeing history made as the Obama’s took the stage…wow!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:21:50 +0000

One image burned into my mind is the throng at Grant Park last night. Something about that gave me chills; it just seemed so new and different from the quaint election nights we used to have. It felt like the beginning of something else.

By: Kari

Kari — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:10:52 +0000

When I filled in the bubble for Obama on my ballot, I stopped and froze that picture in my mind. I almost grabbed my camera phone to take that snapshot, but I wasn’t sure if that was allowed in polling places

Both speeches were amazing and hopefull. I never am moved by candidates speaking, but I actually cried during Obama’s speech and was glad that I spent the evening with the 4 kids watching and talking and experiencing this historic election as a family.

By: jeramy

jeramy — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:03:29 +0000

a historic day for sure. i’m glad it’s over.

By: Carrie Hasson

Carrie Hasson — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:41:08 +0000

A few things I’ll take away…

~America is an amazing country capable of great things. It makes me unbelievably proud that we made history by electing the first black President. THAT is something to be proud of, and I find it encouraging that Americans look beyond skin color (and hopefully gender) to elect their leaders.

~Sarah Palin is one tough cookie! That inspires me as a woman…

~Barack and Michelle Obama have two unbelievably beautiful children that I would LOVE to photograph!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:25:41 +0000

I too was touched by both speeches… I teared up during both.

Yesterday before going out to vote, I sat calm and reflective. I decided to stop stressing, and was still. I reflected on what I was about to do. I reflected on all the many that served my country so that I have the freedoms I have. I took my kids and my camera to the polls and took my own snapshots of the day. This was a very historic election and I am proud I was a part of it.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:04:53 +0000

Seeing tears collect in Sarah Palin’s eye’s as McCain gave his departing speech…
There is nothing more devastating than standing in front of the world declaring your defeat. Very very humbling to watch.
May God bless America and may America bless God.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:44:18 +0000

The snapshot in my mind right now is one of Barack Obama and his youngest daughter sharing a giggle on stage right before his speech. Somehow, that moment was just so touching to me.

On the other side of it, watching McCcain try to quell a booing crowd in AZ and deliver a wonderful and respectful speech was very memorable. So there I’m caught between a snapshot of McCain with his hands out-spread to quiet the crowd and the tears in Sarah Palin’s eyes as McCain thanked and commended her.

It was an amzing day yesterday, no matter who you voted for or what your stance on the issues, I think America can take pride in our election process and the candidates that we were blessed with (yes, ALL of them, not even just the major 2).

By: Me Ra Koh

Me Ra Koh — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:18:28 +0000

Regardless of who you voted for, this post is just about recalling the snapshots you’ll remember. Thanks for sharing Leslie!