Photo by Scott Strazzante / Chicago Tribune
(posted here with permission of Mr. Strazzante)
Making way for a new subdivision, Harlow Cagwin's farmhouse is leveled by crews. Cagwin, 80, can't bear to watch as the final act of his 76 years on the land unfolds in front of him.
While stumbling around the Chicago Tribune website, I happened upon this photo-essay by Scott Strazzante. (Photo Essay) For me, it is a poignant statement that while one type of life may perish, another will thrive. It's not right or wrong. It just is. There are some serious mixed feelings here. Mr. Cagwin lived and worked on this farm for nearly 80 years; and it ends with a backhoe unceremoniously ripping down his house.
Promised Land, on Mother Jones website
Second Place, Picture of the Year, International
To Scott Strazzante, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
To Jean and Harlow Cagwin, regardless of your loss,folks like you are the heart of the nation. God Speed.
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