Every experience, situation and person has an effect. Each encounter leaves a mark. Something is added or taken away, but deep down, our value remains. We may look or feel different, even damaged sometimes, but we retain value. Each occurrence makes us unique. The marks, cuts, dings, abrasions, scrapes and more that are visible in these photos mirror all of the hard work, sweat, blood, tears, battles, wars, victories and defeats we as individual Americans and our country as a whole have endured. Yet, we are strong and have an internal and eternal value that cannot be vanquished.
