Supporters See Image Of Captive Soldier's Face In Tree

[Beware the Beast Man]

I know this is Matcom territory, but I couldn't resist posting this:

Supporters See Image Of Captive Soldier's Face In Tree
Faithful Make Pilgrimage To Small Town's New Shrine

UPDATED: 9:29 AM EDT July 28, 2004

UNION TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- In Clermont County, where so many have prayed for the safe return of captive U.S. Army Spc. Keith Matt Maupin, some say they see an image of Maupin's face on a tree.

Specifically, some say the soldier's image is outlined on a yellow ribbon tied around the trunk of a tree. Others believe the image is that of Jesus Christ.

Maupin, 20, of Batavia, Ohio, was reported killed June 29 by Arab television. The Army has not been able to confirm his death.

Ora Stewart took a photo of the tree that has sparked a pilgrimage to this place. Stewart says that he didn't see the face at first in the photo. Now that he has, he hopes that it gives Maupin's mother strength in Maupin's absence.

Perhaps the Blessed Virgin was too busy this week.

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