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The day before the elimination of explosive ammunitionSgt. James Johnston has been deployed in Afghanistan, he and his wife,Krista Johnston, Discovered that they expected and "he was really looking forward to becoming a father," said JohnstonBetter life. Tragically, Sgt. Johnston would never have this opportunity. A few months later, on June 25, 2019, he was killed in action in Afghanistan, leaving behind his wife, which was four months pregnant at the time of his visit and their daughter to be born. As a result of his death, his widow made a pregnancy photo session to honor his child's father will never meet together and the images send shivers into the spine.

When the word of tragedy spread to its hometown of Copperas Cove, Texas, many condolences and gifts from Johnston offered to relieve pain. But whenprofessional photographerAlicia Miller I fell on his story, she offered her something else: a photo of free pregnancy photo to commemorate her late husband.

"Alicia's husband is also in the army," Johnston said. "She wanted to give me something special, so she gave me thatBeautiful photo session. This is something that I will be able to move on. "

In mid-October, both gathered on a Sunday in a field by the woods to take the photos. Johnston wore an ethereal white dress that Miller had rented occasionally and included a variety of chips to pay a visual tribute to her husband: his identification labels, the American flag she received from his burial service, His ashes in one of his necklaces and his favorite Hawaiian t-shirt.

"It was really emotional," Johnston said. "I'm not all this in taking pictures, especially now, because it feels weird not to have it here to do it with me. But I knew I would regret it if I did not do it, So I put my brave face at. "

Miller shared the photos on his Facebook page of the company,Willow's photography, and they were picked up by theThe love of what counts the Facebook pagewhere they received more than 8,000 likes in only two days. Many Facebook users have commented on their condolences, blessings, gratitude and praise for Johnston.

"Words can not describe the amount of strength of these images," A Facebook user has written. "I know she will be an incredible mother."

Johnston was shocked and moved by the response photos received, including other people who lost aCombat spouse.

"It was overwhelming," she said. "I was so blessed to have so many people support me and give me all the types of words in the world."

While it's always very to determine how to pass through such a narrow experience, Johnston's advice to other people who could be in the same position are to take their time and look at those who surround them.

"Do not be afraid to ask for help. Do not be afraid to take the time you need," she said. "Do not let anyone tell you what kind of process you should do or when you should move on."

Johnston also plans to name their baby girl Jamie, in honor of her deceased husband and show her these pictures one day.

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