Ann and Justin before his final deployment. Ann Schmalstieg

Justin and his family at his graduation from EOD school. Ann Schmalstieg

Iraq 2006 after the vehicle was hit by an IED. Bryan Carter

In Iraq holding a 155mm artillery shell made in South Africa and found in an IED. Bryan Carter

In May 2011 following Justin’s death in December, Ann is presented a flag at the EOD Memorial in Florida. Ann Schmalstieg