Wars often leave pain.
Good for both losers and winners. Not only that, the war also often leave a trauma for soldiers soldiers who survived.
Not a few of the soldiers who have to suffer permanent injuries or disabilities.
This heartbreaking thing can be seen from the photographs of a photographer named David Jay.
David captured portraits of US soldiers who survived the war in the Middle East. Curious as to what their condition? Here are the photos of David's shots.
Bobby was hit by an explosion of artillery fire. 60 percent of his body suffered severe burns.
Bobby Henline became the only surviving soldier when his car was hit by a bomb while in Iraq. Here's the condition now.
Jerral Hancock lost his hands after the tanks he drove were hit by bombs in Iraq.
Nicholas lost his leg after being injured while on patrol in Afghanistan.
Shilo Harris suffered severe burns after a 300-kilogram bomb exploded nearby. He also lost three friends.
Jason Pak had to lose both legs after an explosion attacked him while on patrol in Afghanistan.
Bo Reichenbach is only 25 years old. But he must lose both legs after returning from Afghanistan.
The same fate, David Bixler also had to lose both legs after coming home from Afghanistan.
oel survived the war in Iraq. But he had to suffer burns, blindness, and lost his legs
Christian Brown accidentally stepped on an explosive while on patrol in Afghanistan. As a result, he had to lose both legs.
aniel is still a little luckier. He only lost one leg while stepping on landmines.
Matt was hit badly enough at his feet. The bullets were damaging the foot tissue until it had to be amputated.