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Photo of the Week: A Moment of Remembrance on Sarasota Bay
Damon Powers captures a photo of Unconditional Surrender, long a symbol of the end of World War II (even though there's more to the story than meets the eye).
The Unconditinal Surrender statue in downtown Sarasota on Veterans Day.
Image: Damon Powers
As the sun set over Sarasota Bay on Veterans Day, the familiar silhouette of the Unconditional Surrender statue stood against a brilliant Florida sky. For many people, the sculpture—even though it turned out the nurse in the photograph that inspired statue had not been happy to have been kissed—remains a symbol of the end of World War II, evoking a moment of relief, reunion and the hope for peace after years of conflict.
"Both of my grandfathers served during World War II, making this generation’s sacrifices especially close to home," Powers says. "As we reflect on Veterans Day, we honor all who have served and remember the sacrifices made to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today."
