Sal veder biography of rory

On March 13, 1973, after enduring over five years of captivity in a North Vietnamese camp, Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Stirm finally reunited with his family at Travis Air Force Base. Slava “Sal” Veder, an Associated Press photographer, immortalized this emotional moment.

‘Burst of Joy’ depicts the reunion of Lt.

Col. Robert L. Stirm and his family after over five years of captivity in a North Vietnamese camp.

As Stirm stepped off the plane, he was greeted by the outstretched arms of his 15-year-old daughter, Lorrie, who is in the centerpiece of the photograph, and the rest of the family is standing behind her.

The significance of “Burst of Joy” extends beyond a simple family reunion.

It symbolizes the end of United States involvement in the Vietnam War and the beginning of a healing process for military personnel and their families. Despite the scars of war and personal struggles, the photograph serves as a testament to resilience and hope in the face of adversity.

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