On August 3rd, 2005, I lost a good friend, Sgt. Justin Hoffman, who was killed in Iraq with several of his fellow Marines. His death changed my life for ever. Through a number of incredible moments, I got involved in something called the Lima Company Memorial. Justin was going to be one of the 22 Marines painted in this traveling exhibit.
I volunteered with the organization in 2006 - 2012. In September of 2012, it became my full-time job. I had the chance to experience life-altering moments, hundreds of times throughout this amazing journey. I have met some of the most awe inspiring people in this world who do amazing things. It has truly been something I would have never thought I would have been able to witness.
So, this brings me to current times. Times are tough for people, including the Eyes of Freedom. I was informed on Tuesday that my position with the Eyes of Freedom has been eliminated. Many different emotions have been felt over the past couple of days. The main one being excited about what will show up next in my life. With that does comes some fear of the unknown. I honestly don’t know what I will be doing next. I have some ideas but I don’t know if I can actually figure out how to pull them off .
I have been honored beyond belief to have been chosen to take the images and stories of the fallen of Lima Company, as well as to explain to the drastic importance of the Silent Battle sculpture. Most of you that read this probably aren’t aware of what I did for a living. It was much, much more than just a job. The Eyes of Freedom was a life mission for me. And while I won’t be working at any Eyes of Freedom events from now on and traveling the country honoring all, I will still be honoring all members of our service in any way I can find.
Thank you to everyone that has made my journey with the Eyes of Freedom the most important journey of my life.
Sean Flaharty
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On August 3rd, 2005, I lost a good friend, Sgt. Justin Hoffman, who was killed in Iraq with several of his fellow Marines. His death changed my life for ever. Through a number of incredible moments, I got involved in something called the Lima Company Memorial. Justin was going to be one of the 22 Marines painted in this traveling exhibit.
I volunteered with the organization in 2006 - 2012. In September of 2012, it became my full-time job. I had the chance to experience life-altering moments, hundreds of times throughout this amazing journey. I have met some of the most awe inspiring people in this world who do amazing things. It has truly been something I would have never thought I would have been able to witness.
So, this brings me to current times. Times are tough for people, including the Eyes of Freedom. I was informed on Tuesday that my position with the Eyes of Freedom has been eliminated. Many different emotions have been felt over the past couple of days. The main one being excited about what will show up next in my life. With that does comes some fear of the unknown. I honestly don’t know what I will be doing next. I have some ideas but I don’t know if I can actually figure out how to pull them off .
I have been honored beyond belief to have been chosen to take the images and stories of the fallen of Lima Company, as well as to explain to the drastic importance of the Silent Battle sculpture. Most of you that read this probably aren’t aware of what I did for a living. It was much, much more than just a job. The Eyes of Freedom was a life mission for me. And while I won’t be working at any Eyes of Freedom events from now on and traveling the country honoring all, I will still be honoring all members of our service in any way I can find.
Thank you to everyone that has made my journey with the Eyes of Freedom the most important journey of my life.
Beyond humble,
-Sean
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