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  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
The Louisiana National Guard gathers on the Claiborne Avenue Bridge in the Lower 9th Ward to remember those who perished in the storm. Mourners then parade up the bridge where a floral wreath is tossed in the water to remember those who perished in the stormThe bridge was the scene of so much misery during the storm. <br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
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  • 20 August 2006 - New Orleans - Louisiana. New Orleans Pet Memorial. French Quarter. Residents of the city gather on Esplanade Ave and march in a jazz funeral procession to the St Anna's Episcopal Church to remember the animals lost to hurricane Katrina. John Clark weeps as he remembers his dog Katie-Raz. Friend Mary Horaist remembers her dog Fed, also lost as a result of hurricane Katrina.
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  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
The Louisiana National Guard gathers at the Hurricane Katrina memorial in the Lower 9th Ward to remember those who perished in the storm. <br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
    29aug09-katrinaLWR9020.jpg
  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
The Louisiana National Guard gathers at the Hurricane Katrina memorial in the Lower 9th Ward to remember those who perished in the storm. The mourners then parade up the Claiborne Avenue Bridge, the scene of so much misery during the storm. <br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
    29aug09-katrinaLWR9110.jpg
  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
The Louisiana National Guard gathers at the Hurricane Katrina memorial in the Lower 9th Ward to remember those who perished in the storm. The mourners then parade up the Claiborne Avenue Bridge, the scene of so much misery during the storm. <br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
    29aug09-katrinaLWR9109.jpg
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony; to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' <br />
A mourner sits in silence, deep in thought, mourning the loss of her uncle in the  Lower 9th ward as she remembers her own struggle to survive the waters that day a year ago.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv642.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony; to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' <br />
A mourner gazes over over the span of the Industrial Canal bridge to the Lower 9th ward as she remembers her struggle to survive the waters that day a year ago.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv638.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony; to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' <br />
A mourner sits in silence, deep in thought, mourning the loss of her uncle in the  Lower 9th ward as she remembers her own struggle to survive the waters that day a year ago.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv643.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. <br />
One year later and people gather at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' People came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv590.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. <br />
One year later and people gather at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' A mock coffin sits in the back of a pick up truck as people came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.
    29aug06-kat-anniv587.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward.  <br />
Chevelle Washington (who lost her uncle) and her grandson David (5mts) stands crying beside the newly renovated industrial canal levee flood wall. Civilians gathered at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' People came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.
    29aug06-kat-anniv586.JPG
  • 29 August 2006 - New Orleans - Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony; to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed. <br />
Twin sisters, 17 year old Whitney (rt) and Britney Bickham hand out red carnations to mourners as people prepare to pay tribute to and salute the victims of hurricane Katrina, which struck one year ago today.
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  • 29 August 2006 - New Orleans - Louisiana. Lower 9th ward.  Chevelle Washington (who lost her uncle) and her grandson David (5mts) stands crying beside the newly renovated industrial canal levee flood wall. Civilians gathered at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' People came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.
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  • 29 August 2006 - New Orleans - Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. Civilians gathered at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' People came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.
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  • 29 August 2006 - New Orleans - Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. One year later and people gather at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' A mock coffin sits in the back of a pick up truck as people came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.
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  • 29 August 2006 - New Orleans - Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. The media swarm like vultures around a woman sat crying beside the newly renovated industrial canal levee flood wall. Civilians gathered at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' People came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.
    359-29aug06-359.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. <br />
Returning home a year later and carrying his grand daughter Germain Saras (17mths), Charles Duplessis  meets old friends and neighbours who gather close to the levee wall. Civilians gathered at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' People came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv579.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony; to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed. <br />
L/R; Renowned jazz trumpeter Marlon Jordan, Clarence Bickham (with wreath) and local council woman Cynthia Willard Lewis lead the march as people prepare to pay tribute to and salute the victims of hurricane Katrina, which struck one year ago today.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina memorial 8 years later. <br />
Local residents gather at the levee in the Lower 9th ward to remember those who perished in the storm 8 years ago.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration026.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration022.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration010.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration011.jpg
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. <br />
The media photograph Chevelle Washington (who lost her uncle) and her grandson David (5mts) as she stands crying beside the newly renovated industrial canal levee flood wall. Civilians gathered at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' People came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv584.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. <br />
One year later and people gather at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' People came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv580.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. <br />
Mother Tanya Lewis brings daughters Tanyelle (4yrs) and Kiara (6yrs) back to revisit their devastated former home one year later.  Civilians gathered at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' People came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv577.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony; to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' <br />
The memorial wreath in mid air as it falls to the industrial canal beneath the bridge, close to the levee breach which destroyed the Lower 9th ward. The wreath was dropped from the bridge into the water.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv634.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony; to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed. <br />
L/R; Renowned jazz trumpeter Marlon Jordan, Clarence Bickham (with wreath) and local council woman Cynthia Willard Lewis lead the march as people prepare to pay tribute to and salute the victims of hurricane Katrina, which struck one year ago today.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv566.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony; to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed. <br />
L/R; Renowned jazz trumpeter Marlon Jordan, Clarence Bickham (with wreath) and local council woman Cynthia Willard Lewis lead the march as people prepare to pay tribute to and salute the victims of hurricane Katrina, which struck one year ago today.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv567.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony; to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed. <br />
Twin sisters, 17 year old Whitney (rt) and Britney Bickham hand out red carnations to mourners as people prepare to pay tribute to and salute the victims of hurricane Katrina, which struck one year ago today.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv561.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. Lower 9th Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony; to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed. <br />
Surrounded by the media, world renowned jazz trumpeter Marlon Jordan gives a salute to the dead at the newly erected memorial to victims of hurricane Katrina, which strick one year ago today.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv560.JPG
  • 29 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina memorial 8 years later. <br />
K-John Napoleon is held by his mother as local residents gather at the levee in the Lower 9th ward to remember those who perished in the storm 8 years ago.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
    29aug05-katrina memorial004.JPG
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration032.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration006.jpg
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony; to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed. <br />
Monica Moorehead visited from New York to take part in the memorial and to protest the war in Iraq and the mess this administration is making not just at home, but also abroad.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv591.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. <br />
One year later and people gather at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' People came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv588.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. <br />
One year later and people gather at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' People came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv589.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward.  <br />
AP photographer Alex Brandon takes a caption from Chevelle Washington (who lost her uncle) and her grandson David (5mts) stands crying beside the newly renovated industrial canal levee flood wall. Civilians gathered at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' People came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv585.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. The media swarm around a woman sat crying beside the newly renovated industrial canal levee flood wall. Civilians gathered at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' People came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv583.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. <br />
One year later and people gather at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' People came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv582.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. <br />
One year later and people gather at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' People came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-anniv641.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. <br />
Returning home a year later and carrying his grand daughter Germain Saras (17mths), Charles Duplessis  meets old neighbours who gather at the site where their house used to stand close to the levee wall. Civilians gathered at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' People came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. One year later and people gather at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' People came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony; to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' <br />
The memorial wreath floats from the industrial canal bridge, close to the levee breach which destroyed the Lower 9th ward. The wreath was dropped from the bridge into the water.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony; to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed. <br />
Twin sisters, 17 year old Whitney (rt) and Britney Bickham hand out red carnations to mourners as people prepare to pay tribute to and salute the victims of hurricane Katrina, which struck one year ago today.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina memorial 8 years later. <br />
Local residents gather at the levee in the Lower 9th ward to remember those who perished in the storm 8 years ago.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 29 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina memorial 8 years later. <br />
Debera Reed pours symbolic water on the levee as local residents gather in the Lower 9th ward to remember those who perished in the storm 8 years ago.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 29 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina memorial 8 years later. <br />
Local residents gather at the levee in the Lower 9th ward to remember those who perished in the storm 8 years ago.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
    29aug05-katrina memorial017.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. One year later and people gather at the site of the breach of the industrial canal for the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed.' People came to mark the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina at the site where the now repaired and allegedly in theory stronger levee flood wall. The levee breached along the industrial canal at the point where people gathered, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug06-kat-anniv575.JPG
  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony; to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed. <br />
Members of the Louisiana National Guard who helped rescue people from the floods of a year ago return to the devastated neighbourhood  to form an honor guard as people prepare to pay tribute to and salute the victims of hurricane Katrina, which struck one year ago today.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2006. Lower 9th Ward. New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Henry Irvin Snr, former resident of the Lower 9th ward hangs his head in a moment of silence and reflection at the Great Flood commemoration and memorial ceremony; to 'honor and remember our loved ones who have passed. The one year anniversary of hurricane Katrina.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration012.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration002.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration014.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration005.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration001.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration004.jpg
  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Jason Freeman sits on the steps of 1837 Jordan Ave in the Lower 9th Ward. The steps are all that remain of his house after it was deluged by the levee breach just  a block from the steps. He has gathered with friends and family for a BBQ to remember those who perished in the terrible flooding.  Jason hopes to rebuild. Many residents are struggling to return to the still derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Jason Freeman sits on the steps of 1837 Jordan Ave in the Lower 9th Ward. The steps are all that remain of his house after it was deluged by the levee breach just  a block from the steps. He has gathered with friends and family for a BBQ to remember those who perished in the terrible flooding.  Jason hopes to rebuild. Many residents are struggling to return to the still derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug07-katrina 2nd anniversary012.JPG
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration023.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration016.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration013.jpg
  • 18 April 2022. Montreuil Sur Mer, Hauts de France, France.<br />
Emmanuel Labbaye, a bronze specialist applies wax to the statue of Field Marshal Douglas Haig on International monuments day. The statue takes pride of place in 'La Grand Place' in Montreuil Sur Mer is currently undergoing much needed €40,000 repairs.<br />
The ancient fortress town of Montreuil Sur Mer was the HQ of the British Army during WW1. The statue, (the second one produced) is classified a heritage monument and has stood in tribute to Haig for the past 70 years. The first statue, erected in 1931 was melted down by German forces in WW2. Fortunately artist Paul Landowski kept the original mould and another 3 tons of bronze were used to recast the statue destroyed by Hitler's forces. The statue has for years generated controversy, firstly after publication of the 'Secret diaries of Douglas Haig,' where he was less than flattering of his French counterparts and also for his role in the deaths of over 20,000 British soldiers on the first day of the Battle of the Somme and the bloodshed which ensued. However current Mayor of Montreuil Pierre Ducrocq is happy his town can once again extend it's appreciation to 'her majesty's subjects.' <br />
He said, 'I am happy to receive our English friends today in this complicated post Brexit political climate. These different exchanges are placed within the framework of the Entente Cordiale we have maintained for centuries. Our wish is to once again develop the links which unite us with our English friends.' <br />
Special attention will be given to Field Marshal Haig's sword. Stolen twice, a copy of a sword identical to the one used by Haig was discovered in the attic of a local house once billeted by British forces. It was copied in resin and cast in bronze and will be attached by Emmanuel Labbaye. <br />
The restoration is also financed by the 'Association du Souvenir Français,' whose motto reads - 'We will remember them - to them immortality.'<br />
Photo©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    18apr22-Haig Statue restoration008.jpg
  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Jason Freeman sits on the steps of 1837 Jordan Ave in the Lower 9th Ward. The steps are all that remain of his house after it was deluged by the levee breach just  a block from the steps. He has gathered with friends and family for a BBQ to remember those who perished in the terrible flooding.  Jason hopes to rebuild. Many residents are struggling to return to the still derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug07-katrina 2nd anniversary015.JPG
  • 29 August 2007. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana. <br />
Second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Jason Freeman sits on the steps of 1837 Jordan Ave in the Lower 9th Ward. The steps are all that remain of his house after it was deluged by the levee breach just  a block from the steps. He has gathered with friends and family for a BBQ to remember those who perished in the terrible flooding.  Jason hopes to rebuild. Many residents are struggling to return to the still derelict and decimated Lower 9th Ward.<br />
Photo credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
    29aug07-katrina 2nd anniversary014.JPG
  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This is the section of flood wall which collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. The flood barrier has since been replaced and reinforced. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
    29aug09-katrinaLWR9038.jpg
  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This is the section of flood wall which collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. The flood barrier has since been replaced and reinforced. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
    29aug09-katrinaLWR9113.jpg
  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This is the section of flood wall which collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. The flood barrier has since been replaced and reinforced. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
    29aug09-katrinaLWR9041.jpg
  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This is the section of flood wall which collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. The flood barrier has since been replaced and reinforced. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
    29aug09-katrinaLWR9039.jpg
  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This is the section of flood wall which collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. The flood barrier has since been replaced and reinforced. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
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  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This is the section of flood wall which collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. The flood barrier has since been replaced and reinforced. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
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  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This is the section of flood wall which collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. The flood barrier has since been replaced and reinforced. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
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  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This is the section of flood wall which collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. The flood barrier has since been replaced and reinforced. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
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  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This is the section of flood wall which collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. The flood barrier has since been replaced and reinforced. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
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  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This is the section of flood wall which collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. The flood barrier has since been replaced and reinforced. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
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  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This is the section of flood wall which collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. The flood barrier has since been replaced and reinforced. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
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  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This is the section of flood wall which collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. The flood barrier has since been replaced and reinforced. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
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  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This section of flood wall collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
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  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This is the section of flood wall which collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. The flood barrier has since been replaced and reinforced. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
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  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This is the section of flood wall which collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. The flood barrier has since been replaced and reinforced. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
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  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This is the section of flood wall which collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. The flood barrier has since been replaced and reinforced. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
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  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This is the section of flood wall which collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. The flood barrier has since been replaced and reinforced. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
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  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This is the section of flood wall which collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. The flood barrier has since been replaced and reinforced. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
    29aug09-katrinaLWR9117.jpg
  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This is the section of flood wall which collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. The flood barrier has since been replaced and reinforced. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
    29aug09-katrinaLWR9115.jpg
  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This is the section of flood wall which collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. The flood barrier has since been replaced and reinforced. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
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  • 29 August 2009. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
4th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina remembered.<br />
Looking across the Industrial Canal toward the Lower 9th Ward from the Claiborne Avenue Bridge. This is the section of flood wall which collapsed during Hurricane Katrina causing the total destruction of the neighbourhood. The flood barrier has since been replaced and reinforced. Today, Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right Foundation' eco-friendly homes can be seen dotted throughout the neighbourhood.<br />
Photo credit ©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com<br />
All Rights Reserved. © 2024
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  • 25 August 2006 - New Orleans - Louisiana. Lake Lawn Cemetery. Hurricane Katrina Memorial. Remembering 1,464 Louisianians. 1,464 white flags drape the entrance lawn to the cemetery. A small potted rose marks the memorial flag for Pauline Singelmann, a poignant reminder for all the lives lost to hurricane Katrina in Louisiana.
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  • 28 August 2012. New Orleans, Louisiana,  USA. <br />
Eye on the storm. Robert Green, survivor of Hurricane Katrina and resident of the Lower 9th Ward sits outside his Brad Pitt inspired 'Make It Right' foundation home watching the first feeder bands of Hurricane Isaac come ashore. He and his family are not evacuating. Mr Green lost his mother and young granddaughter during Hurricane Katrina. Both drowned and he and his surviving family members weathered the storm for 7 hours on the roof of their wrecked house. The 7th year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is tomorrow and with a storm lurking in the Gulf Mr Green admits to having chills as he remembers the tragedy of 7 years ago.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 28 August 2012. New Orleans, Louisiana,  USA. <br />
Eye on the storm. Robert Green, survivor of Hurricane Katrina and resident of the Lower 9th Ward sits outside his Brad Pitt inspired 'Make It Right' foundation home watching the first feeder bands of Hurricane Isaac come ashore. He and his family are not evacuating. Mr Green lost his mother and young granddaughter during Hurricane Katrina. Both drowned and he and his surviving family members weathered the storm for 7 hours on the roof of their wrecked house. The 7th year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina is tomorrow and with a storm lurking in the Gulf Mr Green admits to having chills as he remembers the tragedy of 7 years ago.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 29 August 2013. Lower 9th Ward, New Orleans, Louisiana.<br />
Hurricane Katrina memorial 8 years later. <br />
A local resident walks along the levee in the Lower 9th ward, quietly remembering those who perished in the storm 8 years ago.<br />
Photo; Charlie Varley
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  • 29 August 2006 - New Orleans - Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. One year later, on the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina, the repaired and in theory stronger levee flood wall along the industrial canal that last year breached, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.
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  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. One year later, on the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina, the repaired and in theory stronger levee flood wall along the industrial canal that last year breached, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. One year later, on the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina, the repaired and in theory stronger levee flood wall along the industrial canal that last year breached, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans ,Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. <br />
Smashed houses remain from the flood one year earlier. <br />
(Scenes from then and now. The scene today, one year after the storm. See Varley original file ref no-lwr9th0022 of 16th jan,2006))<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. One year later, on the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina, the repaired and in theory stronger levee flood wall along the industrial canal that last year breached, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2006 - New Orleans - Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. On the one year anniversary of hurricane Katrina, and most of the area remains derelict and abandoned. Ribbons, inscribed with 'In loving memory of family,' flutters in a slight breeze. The styrofoam cross hangs beside front steps, all that remains of a house washed away in the flood waters that rushed through the area one year ago.
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  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. On the one year anniversary of hurricane Katrina, and most of the area remains derelict and abandoned. Ribbons, inscribed with 'In loving memory of family,' flutters in a slight breeze. The styrofoam cross hangs beside front steps, all that remains of a house washed away in the flood waters that rushed through the area one year ago.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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  • 29 August 2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Lower 9th ward. One year later, on the anniversary of devastating hurricane Katrina, the repaired and in theory stronger levee flood wall along the industrial canal that last year breached, needlessly killing hundreds of innocent civilians in the worst engineering disaster in US history.<br />
Photo Credit©; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com
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