For Mark
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
SURC 271
Start Date
21-5-2015
End Date
21-5-2015
Keywords
Memorialization, Commemoration, War in Iraq
Abstract
"Anyone who knew me before I joined, knows that I am quite aware and at times sympathetic to the arguments against the war in Iraq. If you think the only way a person could bring themselves to volunteer for this war is through sheer desperation, or blind obedience, then consider me the exception."-2nd Lt. Mark J Daily. My short entitled, For Mark, will take the viewer on an emotional rollercoaster while looking at a soldier, Mark. J Daily, who fought in the war in Iraq. My hope is that this experience will spark the reality of war to those that deter from this touchy subject. Through Mark's eyes, viewers will be given insight that not every young man who joins the service does so blindly for the cause, but can have a righteous inclination of why they join. Mark was someone who could look through the political jargon to find an ultimate cause he valued and sought to fight for. Although this commemoration is emotional, I hope it brings positive insight and reflection to those dealing with, or have dealt with, loss of family and friends during times of war. Mark could see a light even in the darkest times, and through his writings he was able to impact many.
Recommended Citation
Loud, Austin, "For Mark" (2015). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 93.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2015/oralpresentations/93
Department/Program
Anthropology & Museum Studies
Additional Mentoring Department
Anthropology & Museum Studies
For Mark
SURC 271
"Anyone who knew me before I joined, knows that I am quite aware and at times sympathetic to the arguments against the war in Iraq. If you think the only way a person could bring themselves to volunteer for this war is through sheer desperation, or blind obedience, then consider me the exception."-2nd Lt. Mark J Daily. My short entitled, For Mark, will take the viewer on an emotional rollercoaster while looking at a soldier, Mark. J Daily, who fought in the war in Iraq. My hope is that this experience will spark the reality of war to those that deter from this touchy subject. Through Mark's eyes, viewers will be given insight that not every young man who joins the service does so blindly for the cause, but can have a righteous inclination of why they join. Mark was someone who could look through the political jargon to find an ultimate cause he valued and sought to fight for. Although this commemoration is emotional, I hope it brings positive insight and reflection to those dealing with, or have dealt with, loss of family and friends during times of war. Mark could see a light even in the darkest times, and through his writings he was able to impact many.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Lene Pedersen