1122 PICS

Deep In The Jungle, a Lost WWII Plane

Deep in the Papuan jungle, quietly resting for around 60 years, there is a story desperately long for home, a peaceful end to World War II in which they fought so bravely.

Deep in the Papuan jungle, there are silent voices, voices that have been longing for closure, lives that came to a sacrificial end while serving their people and sense of nationalism. Quietly resting for around 60 years, they desperately long for home, a peaceful end to World War II in which they fought so bravely.

My dream job is multifaceted in approach. Locating a particular World War II plane that is said to be untouched due to the Animistic beliefs of a tribal group, photographing the extensive journey into the jungle, and searching out the dog tags and plane number will bring closure for families who have lost their loved ones, and will honor the people willing to give their lives for service, a worthy and notable cause.

This journey and dream continues on, having lived on the island of Papua, I have developed a deep love and understanding for the people and culture; this love has extended to my husband who immediately fell in love while visiting this gorgeous land. We have ventured out on a project together, documenting and gathering artifacts of the fascinating culture of the Papuan people to publish in books and galleries, this is important because it is a land of people who are losing a nationalistic identity as globalization progresses and infiltrates. We long to visually educate others about these beautiful people and share their stories.

Another key aspect of our dream is found in our most recent project for Santa Barbara’s best private school. This hands on educational conference focused on World War II this year, and the experience was life altering. We documented 18 speakers with video and still photography, they shared first hand experiences during World War II, and it was impossible to walk away unchanged. These amazing stories of survival and daily life included a machinist, a Rosie the Riveter, prisoners of war, Holocaust survivors, pilots, gunman, a command navigator and a seaman, all of whom lurched our dream into awakening. Someone who lost a loved one in that war may still be holding onto the hope and belief that they will have a sense of closure in their lifetime, and my husband and I can use our lives to be a part of that beautiful reunion with their family members, friend, or fellow soldier.

My husband and I want to share our passion for people, the highest value and honor is helping them, and with your vote, you would be playing a part. We raise our children together, we value opinions of our families, we honor culture, history, personal perspective, and desire to use our ability with photography to preserve these stories forever by documenting them and allowing them to transcend their own time period.

Rank: 10

347 Comments

jennewman

I support this project created by Kelley and Brent. They are incredibly invested and caring individuals.

jayelle

you two are amazing! i wish more people had the same passion and consideration! the palest ink is better than the best memory. give voice to the people, make them live forever.

NarPhoto

Awesome.

anacapa

What a wonderful job you two do together. You're both amazing photographers and people, not to mention you're beautiful kids! I love your dream project... what a way to serve others!

brentsiebenaler

This project would do so much for an area that has so little coverage

jsmart

This is an important project. World War II came out of a time of world economic stress, which we are entering again. This would be an excellent way to depict the memory of that struggle, by two great photographers. I've seen their work, and it's good. I support this project.

jmwytaske

This would be an incredible journey and a wonderfully creative way to profile the colliding of two cultures. I fully support your project!

SJMiller24

Hey Brent! This is Stephanie Thompson, from Winona. I think what you two are doing is absolutely amazing! And, of course, I wanted to show my support! I would LOVE to see what comes of it!

jreneeblackwolf

Brent & Kelley are extremely talented & have a great amount of passion & spirit in just about eveything they do. I give them duo-kudos for doing it all: a fun family, college graduate, & overall sucess in life. This is a great idea & I am eager to see how it turns out :D

retemevol

I'm number 23!!

brettfreitas

What a great story to visually bring to life!!! I'd love to experience the wonder ful images from the jungles and get wrapped up in a nostalgic journey.

FatherJohn

awesome idea!

I voted for you, you vote for me. Let's all do this and see how it turns out. Let's help each other!

mbarnes

Awesome idea!

PJMcMullan

I'm 28! What an excellent idea for you in particular to shoot... Good Luck!

katiethurmes

We have no doubt that you have a story that needs to be told here and - in all it's raw honesty and beauty - we can't wait to see it unfold.

mrsthurmes

I hope this project gets #1.Kelley and Brent would do a terrific job carrying out this dream and we would all benefit.

lexiehampton

Since I am living in Papua right now, it makes this idea of yours so incredibly amazing! I really hope you guys get this project! You would be honoring not only the soldiers who fought so bravely, but the people of Papua as well! Rootin' ya on! :)

djfiber

I checked out the website www.slateriverproductions.com and it was totally awesome......they got my vote.

lorimprice

You sure have my vote, you guys are amazing.

willakveta

You two are amazing and I hope you are granted this amazing opportunity! My vote is yours!

andrewhamlin

Great idea you two! I wish more people out there had your compassion. You have got my vote!

tglaser

Great Idea! I look forward to seeing the project completed!!!

morbif20012

Your have my vote!

newhallc

You definitely have my vote. What a great tribute!!!

eener4

sweeeeeet stuff...very exciting!

krystaj

Wow, I definitely want to see this project happen. Best of luck.

arosecaptive

Best of luck, see you at work!

sunshineyone91

Of course I voted for you! Best of luck!

Onekind

You go Brent and Kelly. Your idea is awsome and noble.

montanakitcheners

I hope you guys get the most votes, I love your work! Very beautiful...

cplace

This is a very worthwhile project and should get the support it deserves.

justineshockett

great idea guys! wish you the best! ;)

kdeitner

great ideas! best of luck!!

manx121

I support this project created by Kelley and Brent. They are incredibly invested and caring individuals.

camerongardner

everyone should support this project

hnivin

Yay Brent and Kelley, you guys are great!

cgower

That is a great idea visually it could be amazing!!!!

tjaslove

good luck!

candra

you guys rock! good luck you got my vote;)

jordie

Hey Scooter
I decided to vote on you after all !!! And I think I can get a polar bear to vote to :)

Polarbear

A vote straight from the snow covered mountains of polarbear country... Sweden rocks !!! And so do you guys :) Good luck Scooter and Kelley

chris24

Wonderful project

ddamron

alright, now expunge my red dots...

phenmas

Awesome.

dylanlong

Scooter and Kelley,

this is an awesome idea

good luck guys and keep up the good work

misty

YOU GUYS ROCK!!! :) love it
good luck

lriddle

This would be a fantastic project and I've no doubt they would do a fantastic job.

raway

Great idea! Good Luck!!!

adamjcisco

What a great idea! I hope you find the plane, and get the info you need for their relatives.

dshimizu

Good Luck guys, This looks great.

Traveler2009

Best of luck to you. I would hire you both in an instant...

Dean

adeleg

You both have a great passion for photography that you share through teaching and shooting influencial photography. This project will be successful with these two, they have the heart and the strength to help out those families! Good luck guys!

adeleg

You both have a great passion for photography that you share through teaching and shooting influencial photography. This project will be successful with these two, they have the heart and the strength to help out those families! Good luck guys!

ryrosi999

Brent, you know how much I love airplanes, especially WW2 planes! I better get some copies of these pictures!! Keep up the good work!!

jwdc2004

Awesome

rhino

you guys are so great. this is a wonderful project!

EndLandMines

Yeah Kelly and Brent, this is a sick project! I hope to see you guys in the top 20. All the best.

-Allan.

SRP

We are thankful and encouraged at all of the comments so far, thanks and please continue to let us know what you think, and share support by sending another voter our way!!

diapoulis

how exciting! best wishes

phouse23

wow, how fun.

jessicadynamite

Wow, how fun. That's what someone wrote right above me.
wooohoooo
rar
meow
ruff
rar

KD46

How neat to be able to see your amazing work. Would love to see you be able to do this project.

kborgelt

I hope this story is able to be told... you have my vote.

CND

OHH! thats Cool!

gripeisgood

I got your back guys!!

Good luck!

Where can we view the documentary?!

GOOD LUCK!!!!

searchsnoopy

Good Luck Guys! Bad-ass proposal!

Mattia

bethwirth

I think this topic sounds absolutely fascinating. I can't wait to see it!

Meg

Wow what a great project and Kelley and Brent are perfect for it because they would do it with respect to the Papuan people and their culture. Go Kelley and Brent. You are such a great inspiration.

joshblarg

i like kittys and apples

murtahg75

This is patrick of the Anacapa School and I am in comeplete support of their idea!

Cruzdeez

This sounds like an awesome idea. Good luck! cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool

allboys5

Best of luck with your dream. Keep us all posted. Kathy in the freezing cold State of MN

Cruzdeez

The last one was from Chris. You better remember me Brent.

bwoltersdorf

Sound like something I would like to do. your talent is awesome and your artistic ability a gift. I vote for you.

hweitzel

I hope that you are the winners. Your work is beautiful.

SRP

Thanks all, the video interviews of the WWII veterans and survivors will be ready around summer time. In the mean time we are getting portraits up in the poeple seciton of SlateRiverProductions.com as we get them completed! KEEP GETTING OTHERS TO VOTE and thanks for believing in us!!!

michaelcasker

Best of luck with the project, it will be an incredible journey and experience to share with the world.

landrith2

Hey guys, we wish you the very best of luck with this amazing project!! T&T

charlieO

This is an incredible idea. I really want to see it happen and I hope you get the vote!

Mollysnyder

This sounds like a beautiful and inspiring idea. I'd love more than anything to see what comes as a result and love to hear the amazing stories that Brent and Kelley will experience. All the luck to you guys! :D

LouAnnG

Brent and Kelley will bring expertise and compassion to this story of veterans that deserves to be told to bring closure to the families. Great idea, and I hope you win this contest because many people will be healed and enlightened by your efforts. Good luck!

JessPNGS

This is an amazing and wonderful idea. I too, have lived in PNG. In fact, I was born and raised there and am very happy that people, like you and your husband, are willing to give this a shot. Go get'em!!!!!! :0)

landrith1

As a military vet, I support this wonderful idea. The work you are proposing would bring closure to many families who have lost loved ones. I hope that those who are selecting candidates have the thoughtfulness and caring that you have in such a selfless project. Good luck to both of you.

Tony

crist_siebenaler

Good luck! Hope you win!

abannister

This would be a wonderful project for two dedicated, intelligent people! We hope you win!

BonneyDA_13

I think this is good work that Kelley and Brent are doing. I look forward to seeing the finished product. I hope you win

CnC

This project shows a great need and now has a voice. I will look forward to seeing it completed!

board4ma

Can't wait to see the results

markrademacher

a most intriguing project. My curiousity is piqued by the comment that the local folks are animistic. We must learn from others. Our current religious wars prove that! Get this project done!!!

Della

A great project - you have my vote!

SRP

Thanks for the support, the plane is assumed to be untouched as a result of the surrounding epistemology, my mind continues to imagine that image!

eichelberger2job

They are passionate about their work and will do an excellent job.

johnfellman

Very cool. Please, check me out too when you've got the time.

chasebrock

This would be an absolutely amazing adventure and learning experience for the both of you! Hope you win!!

chasebrock

This would be an absolutely amazing adventure and learning experience for the both of you! Hope you win!!

cnewhall

You two have my vote! Awesome :)

pearlagate

Too cool to believe!GO FOR IT!

Cportillo4

Personally, I think that this CAUSE will in itself bring people to think outside of the norm and become an embodiment of a time period where men and women fought for our country. It has the power to stand next to similar events that we are going through now-a-days . . .

Italy

There would be many winners with this project. Good Luck.

Cportillo4

Brent and Kelley have my full support in their journey to this goal. Best of luck and wishes to the both of you.

nelsonauge

Fantastic idea- I really hope you can make this one happen- great concept, beautiful opportunity for an amazing project!
Best,
Nelson Auge'

JMJonson

Such a cool idea! I totally hope you win! Great concept, You should do video as well as still, Get a Canon 5D Mark II

ondertar

Go get that bird. You have my support.
- Flight Instructor from North Star.

baloons123

yay! i am so excited to see this story come to life! this is a true inspiration to all young and old photographers, and it is an idea that will be carried out beautiful with these two magnificent artists! good luck.

chads25

Hey Brent congrats on the amazing shot!!!

CaryDean

Dreams are meant to be followed.

prettyman34786

You got my vote and sending you all my love and prayers. love, cousin Terri in Florida!!!

woodschris

This is a wonderful project, especially at a time when we are losing our greatest generation. To honor the soldiers and bring closure to their families is truly a dream project. I would love to see what your photography can do for people's perception of a land so beautiful and culturally enriched.

brummy

This is a great idea. Let me know if you need a gear jockey.

mayahamilton

Great project! Best of luck!

newhallj

It's a noble cause to lend to these mens' legacies and to give their families closure.

kaiseq71

Great idea, good luck

sbca1995

Exciting project! Good luck!

robinhinck

We're rooting for you!

tjmurphy2222

You got my vote. As others have said, awesome. Everyone should have opportunity to go for their dreams.

cmwencl0269

Brent and Kelly

Hope all is well out in Cali. Good luck with the contest...it sounds great!! And Brent we definately have to catch up sometime!!

nemelton

This is a fabulous idea! Love it :-)

photochic

Kelley and Brent are extremely talented people and deserve to win this more than anyone.
AWSOME JOB KELLEY AND BRENT!!!!!
:D

gigi83t

To be able to travel and capture images that educate the society is the most noble thing to do. I am absolutely humbled by your essay and I wish you both the best in everything!!! We need more people like you guys around!!!

asha10

this coooooollllllllllll :)

KeliiKawakami

This is my favoritist!!

dmiller

Good Luck! :)

ragingawesome

RAGiNNGGGGGGG AWEESOMMMME!!!!!

charmedgirl18

AWESOME IDEA!

avatar12

nice work, I hope you win.

marcelles

I hope you guys make it, good luck!

Dmart

Knowing that if this is God's plan for your lives it will be! Diane

snsmith90

good luck!!

jelliiekelly

Woow. Good Luck

bsasso

I love this idea! check out mine and Pic it if youd like! Congo here I come...

rademach

This is a wonderful idea. Good luck!

spritzen

i told you i would remember.

cprocjr

Great Idea!!

brenstar

Good luck! Cool idea :)

swimnsing

Great Idea! Hope You win!

stef

I think this is a great idea. This is very inspirational.

Maggie713

good luck! fingers crossed :)

khess2113

Congrats on your fabulous idea and dream! You two deserve to follow this dream for so many reasons! Blessings!

chika

I LOVE THE IDEA!!! :D

TimothyI

This project is incredibly fascinating and mystifying to me, and I would vote for anyone attempting to take it on. But having met Kelley and Brent, and having seen their awesome work, I can think of no other artists whom I would rather see bring this project to reality.

jenmarigliano

awesome! :)

grenstone4

its goooooooooood

drummerboi

brent iss Super c00L

alexcarlson

It sounds like a great project. I wish you guys the best of luck.

tigerlily

thanks,thats orignal, like it,certainly some good ideas getting lost in the mix amongst all this computer network votes..and if you like mine,about orhpans in USA and Africa, please return the vote!

rivasl00

:D Awesome.

drewford19

Keep climbing the ladder, this idea is awesome!! I hope you guys win! Good Luck!!

true_photo

woohoo Brent and Kelley!

DantesWell

Deep in the jungle, a story waiting to be told...hope this wins!

photokarissa

THAT IS EPIC!!!!!

acareysae

Kelley and Brett...cool idea! I hope you get it.

zachreed

i love that idea.

natz705

i lava it!

nessanator

That's the coolest idea ever! Goodluck!! shweet!

ryanostorero

nice dude, good luck !

leonard

this is a very noble task good luck to hope you can document it

JBessie3

Very interesting idea! Good luck and can't wait to see pictures! :)

keolateixeira

Sick idea... Hope it works out for you guys!!!

brockshaync

This idea grabs me because it denotes Freedom-Then and Now. The Papuan culture fighting for it's individuality in a time of monotonous behavior everywhere, and the freedom soldiers have granted us! Truly great! Hope you win.

WisePoney

have you got a website describing the project? It looks very serious work

I submitted my dream this morning, please have look! (documenting a very remote temple in Tibet)
good luck!

storkak

Hey guys!!! Good Luck!

PaulLiebhardt

a worthwhile project for two deserving people

mathias

wow. sounds incredible. good luck guys!

LeChopChop

I'm all for this idea, sounds great

linzgreeny

such a great adventure! even if you don't win this, keep the dream alive and make it happen!

ajbrown777

You deserve to win guys!
And I want to see those images when you get back.

irisrocks2

Never forget!

abacus

boomshockalocka!

caro25

Brent! See I promised I would vote and here I am...by the way-what an awesome and worthwhile idea! So happy for you two and I wish you the best of luck-hopefully you win and then go forth with this project! Mucho love

californiadventure

Hi guys! from Spain I am sending you all my support!!! what a great idea!!! it was wonderful to share last year at school with you...good luck!

stephaniemae

Best of luck Brent and Kelly, you will do amazing things! Stephanie Tracey.

Cfoib2006

:) Good Luck!

brendan866

Anything for Brett "Blau" Freitas...

firegirl445

I think this sounds fascinating, am glad to see it in the top 10 and that you have so many passionate supporters who obviously know you well. Great essay and I wish you the best!

mbriggs

hey brent, finally got my vote in. i hope everything works out for you and kelly!

brettfreitas

I can't wait to see your dream come true!!!

managel

This sounds absolutely amazing! I wish I was tagging along

JoeRini

I think this would be a great documentation that will show great respect to the Armed Forces which protect our nation and to the history of World War II.

miles123

THIS IS SO AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!

adamkaminitz

This is coolest cool thing I have ever seen. And I know cool!!!!!!!!

StevieD

yo can do it!! happy st patties day!

Wonton

awesome stuff people!

SHAZAMY

This sounds pretty amazing. Good Luck!

elkeibo

I'm a pilot and my grandfather was a WWII pilot so I am very interested in this story. Excellent work!!!

ballet094

WOW!!! This is an amazing project! Brent and Kelly are amazing and creative photographers not to mention extremly helpful teachers! What a great inspiration!

drae

Such a worthwhile project on so many levels deserves our support!

bglatt

Great idea, good luck on this!!!!!!!!!!

gvasquez

Great idea!

sweetpea2785

Sounds like a fantastic idea. Good luck in your journey!

nzingy

Nice, i like Baboons,nice

CiscHO

Good luck!

rinaldig

Good luck!

clespron

Great idea...

chloeclemens12

Hey i think i voted hope you win

michaelbehlen

Good Luck!

xkhaotik

hope you guys win!! this sounds like an awesome assignment :)

swanny338

Good luck... The project sounds like it would be an amazing thing to put together.

courtneycanter1

I keep my promises!

reflections

you guys rocketed up to 5th in no time! out of no where. well done.

SRP

It isn't the amount of people, but rather the faithfulness within them that has brought us to where we are in all of this by believing in us, thank you for the encouragement!

Hugom

Great idea, Good luck!

neilosborne

Spread the message of conservation photography! Please see my dream!

tictocturtle

Man, PLEASE WIN, PLLLLLEEAASEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

shilough

This is great. I'm all for you guys! Go go!

sanam

omg so coool

bill_bald

Fantastic dream... I really hope you can do it!!! Keep us all informed!

directedmonda

you must go, may the luck be with you, good thing no one knows me on here.

cplace

This is both a great idea and a very worthwhile project. I know the images will be visually striking and, even more important, will portray the value and substance of their subjects. This project should be chosen.

forkylovespictures

WWII if so amazing, it is hard to watch documentries about it it is just a powerful event that took place. We are currenly learning more about it in school. I hope you win, WWII time period is personally to me one of the most interesting parts of time. You go!
Comment back if you'd like. <3
-Fork

kosine

Hey this sounds like an amazing concept and an extremely admirable dream photo adventure. Best of luck! I'll spread the word.

-brian

matthewsmitty

WOW - What an amazing idea! I would really like to see some photographs from something like this. I hope you guys win because it sounds like the best idea.

jrsphoto

You got my vote.. Sounds like a great project.

haleyleey

go brent and kelley!!!

alexjes1

this is a thing of beauty & soul.... all best wishes! (alex, northstar)

BurtCyr

Hi Brent and Kelli,
You guys have a true servants heart. I'm looking forward to seeing the outcome of the challenge, but more importantly, the outcome of your dreams!!!
Your friend always,

Burt

imaclellan

Wonderful project! best of luck to you.

Check out my portfolio online: http://maclellanimages.com/blog1/galleries/ and my project on engineering for the third world.

levichristiansen

Good Luck! I hope you guys win :)

jpburr

A fantastic and worthy project. I am anxiously awaiting the outcome of this project. Good luck!

brianna19

Awesome idea, good luck u guys, hope u can go!!

Trinsic

Great project! =)

swaterman2

I feel bad for this guy...so yeah he deserves it!!! YAY BRENT!!!

celk68

You are very dedicated professionals. Also, you have taken some other wonderful photography which is unbelievably excellent. Thank you. Keep up the creative work.

pmsandmann

Good luck...

celwell10

Unreal idea. Hope you guys win.

adamjames

You have my vote, If you get the chance, check out my dream "From Australia With Love" and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE vote for it!

Thanks.

-Adam

dvahlberg

A profound project! Best of luck; hope you do it!

jaclynsmith

SWEETNESS!!!

Patienceedalgo

Kell & Brent, I had no idea what you guys were up to. This is awesome! I'm in total support and wish you the absolute best! I love you greatly. ~Patience & Brian

Photo45

What an adventure and great chance to document this for all future.

chastity

Very awesome, i hope you win

lindad

Good luck guys! You´re the best so I reeeeeaallyyy hope you win!

Best wishes/ Bunny bear friend from Sweden

lefunked

good luck from SWEDEN!!! great idea

sweden

Great idea guys !!! best wishes from Sweden.... ohh by the way.. Jordie told me something about a light meter :)

Swedish gummibears

lymboniik2

With all the luck to you!

doureb

awesome

kaitlynmccleary

sweetness!!!

mermaiden

oooh...exotic. Pic'd! check out my dream! Good Luck!

yhunt97

My neighbor has a black flag hanging from his porch to show that there are many solders missing-in-action from the Viet Nam war. His son is one. Those missing from any war is tragic so I think this project could discover some missing and bring closure to their loved ones.

rflaum

What I like about this project is its originality.

relentlsspursuit

Voted. Check mine out. http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/relentlsspursuit/capturing-asias-captured/

gsuhrie

Jordie T. turned me on to your idea. Sounds like an amazing project, I'm rooting for you!

lottie

the best of luck...bringing the story safely home...and there are no polar bears dancing in the streets of Malmoe

annenickel

This sounds like a very inspiring idea. How fantastic for you and the familes. Jordie Turner was telling me about this. Its such a great idea.

bengt48

And don´t forget : there are no polarbears in Malmoe

genric

Good luck to you, go get 'em

tigerlily

...mine ideas lost in as i dont do facebook,twitter,mysepace etc...but please check it out and vote! i vote for yours as well

bradfreitas

more unique than a monster colada! good luck siebs!

dinge

Good luck guys; and always remember:
there are no polarbears walking round the streets of Malmö!
dinge

BarakaPhotos

nice idea - in a fascinating place. hope you are also looking at and voting for good ideas.

lillp

Good Luck!!!

pendeta

By this project honor and respect can be extended to the people who bravely fought during WWII as well as to those who are represented in this lost plane. It will also be nice to help the tribal group in which it inhabits know that it has found it's rightful place in History.

bwent

We love you both. Brent & Kelley, you inspire many to look deep into our history and our future within the human race. I can't wait to see what is in store for the two of you.

tessasa

wow this is awesome! best luck to ya! =)

kbird125

Sounds like an awesome project and I wish you the best of luck but if you've been there so many times why don't you just go do it???

hollylomelino

sounds like a great idea! hope you get to do it!

milesjras

cool. i dont really understand whats happening, but you have my vote?

donmeyer

thats I A great idea best of luck to you guys aloha DON

findagravemarker

You got my vote! Make sure you check our blog out http://www.findagravemarker.blogspot.com/ and see our project evolve. We want to record every marker in pictures throughtout the US. Cemeteries are lost or abandond on a daily basis

summerryan101

good luck!!!!

gbaked

crazy idea! you got my vote

check out my idea. More artistic then documentary

http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/gbaked/bringing-the-monkey-house-to-life/

texascelaya

Voting because my daughter told me you needed the support, sounds like a good idea! Good Luck

billval28

What an amazing feat you have ahead of you. I hope you win so there can be closure for those families represented in that crash so long ago!

likephoto

Sound Great.

Good Luck

aboling

Brent and Kelley are both passionate loving people who will venture into this project with open minds and open hearts!

kmiddaugh

I am super excited about this and Kelly and Brent have a passionate solid idea. I believe this is a feat they will be able to capture.

kellva

I believe that these two incredibly talented photographers and visionary souls will open a window to the past that few have the capacity to do. They are artists, historians and passionate people. Best of luck to them.

brentsiebenaler

There still remains over 70,000 MIAs of World War II and it is believe that around 30,000 are still recoverable.

brentsiebenaler

It is believed that some 2,000 MIAs in the area of Papua/ Papua New Guinea

melaniebess

What an incredible project that deeply embraces the human spirit, embodies giving back and touching others' lives! It is commendable and moving, deserves attention, and the opportunities to make it happen! All the best to you both, I believe in your passion, support it, and wish you much success!

steveng

Sounds like a wonderful project! Best of luck to you both!

jen3lou

What a journey this would be for you both. For closure and doors to shut for these families that lost love ones on this particular plane, doors will need to open for the two of you to bring light to this amazing story. All the best on your journey! Good luck! This will truly touch so many!!

app444

Honoring our fighting men and women and their families is a wonderful cause. Great job!

javiervarela

cool and good luck

rabbitone

It was really inspired

rabbitone

I was inspired

zschueller

go find that plane.

gravism

Good luck ya'll!

hmerrick

What a wonderful project!

Carina

Good Luck!! No polarbears are runing south of Malmoe either.

jrmccabe

best of luck. I hope your email helps you get to the top!
-fellow alum

E_Flemming

I hope your noble cause is picked. Too often, those from past wars are forgotten and their families never have the closure they deserve. Additionally, the jungles in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea are still a mystery to be explored in a world that is overexposed with Twitter and Facebook.

kristengrinnell

I wish you both luck with the greatest win of all, a change in the world. ~kristen grinnell, alum 2004

fionn

What a great project. Best of luck. I hope you get to pursue your dream.

callowtammy

Wonderful heartfelt idea! Give someone closure! Oh I so hope you get to do this!!

acs

Best of luck! Wear sunscreen!

graciehelp

sounds like a worthwhile project. best of luck to you both.

wlariba

Good luck guys!!!!

aasmith

I hope your dream comes true.

wannabp

I hope you are able to do this. I think it would be an incredibly valuable contribution to both history and art as well as a tribute to two very different cultures who came together so long ago during such difficult times. Good luck! .

Dpp

Here's my vote.

anitafajita

Passion will lead you to many places in life, such as the incredible one listed here...best wishes and luck to you!

fristad

Great Proposal - Good Luck!

seth8181

Good luck Siebenalers!!!

-Seth

marylou_drahota

I believe that Kelley and Brent are committed to this project as they were when they helped make a documentary about the mission work that Kelley's family has been doing in our third world nations. With blessings Mary Lou Drahota

richs85

Please check out my idea: http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/richs85/making-peace-with-the-world-peace-corps-at-50/

rambo

What an interesting journey that would be.....and what a difference it would make.....wow!!!!

hunterwoods99

Great idea! take me with you :-) You guys keep up the good work!

jennamate

What a passion project!! I think it takes courage and creativity to explore these ideas!

madbritync

i support this project!

nickywilson

looking for other musicians to jam with or start a band? check out http://bandforger.com its free for now but not for long!

nasmtrainer

Keep the faith Siebs!!!

awzarkos

I fully support the cause and appreciate it. My only hope is that more people will realize that this project is of the utmost importance to our countries history. This project is PRICELESS, PRESERVE OUR NATIONS HISTORY, KEEP THE STORIES ALIVE OF THOSE WHO FELL FOR OUR FLAG.

wtrgirl

Your dedication is heard in your statements of desire to help others, with no personal gain involved. That is a good serving Christian. Best of blessing in acheiving your dreams. With God's guidance you will achieve much. Thank you for sharing your dream with us!

KENNWJ52

Good luck on your journey.

socal292

THIS SOUNDS SOOOOOO SICK!!!! SSSUCH a great idea!! good luck i really hope this wins!!!

nanirsh

I wish you the best!

Missay26

Good luck guys!

jagx63

Brent & Kellie are a perfect match for bringing to life this compelling story! Their incredible photographic talent, encompassing content, perspective and technology, along with their experience already in Papua, both tribal and urban, makes this prospect one I long to see completed. Onward!

jbeaumont

Gosh, how intriguing, this really is a unique idea. Also the time is limited because of the encroaching outside cultutre. I really hope you win.

djustin64

Won me over! My vote is all yours

in2hisarms

Our best wishes are with you for this project! What an amazing journey this would be - and what a blessing to the families and fellow soldiers of those lost.

tapcat8

what a beautiful idea. good luck!!

dayt0015

I hope you win - it's a wonderful idea and a great tribute to those who served us in WWII and also the people who live on the island of Papua.

lephotographie

great job good luck!!!

emily333

Sweet idea! You two have my full support!! Best of luck! Emily :)

myonghan

capital idea. good luck chaps

paladin44

As a former US Marine this project really tugs at my heart. To bring closure to the pilot's families would be a wonderful thing...I think these contestants are really giving of their hearts for the benefit of others, which emulates the greatest gift ever given.

ride_a_harley

From a from a former veteran...You guys are tops in my book!

edywowor

We hope you win this so we can see you again in Indonesia

riamawowor

Hope you win we want to go with you! :-)

smithereener

A noble dream assignment with caring and sensitivity. This would help the surviving family members in a very big way and help us all explore another culture in the process. Good luck!

meager

This is a very worth while project. Hope u win.

jdinvestments

Best of luck!

hugo

We are glad you are supporting a worthy project in West Papua

abimusa

I can't shoot a camera very well but I can show you the jungle! your friend

grandma_doris

Grandpa and I are not able to go to Indonesia but we will sure be praying you guys can make it! Love Grandma

Ria_

Kelley it will be good to see you in Papua again! We are praying for you and this worthy cause

kerryeric

Wish you success in your endeavor!

bwent

Keep up the good work! The love that you two share is bound to runneth over! This is a powerful story that craves an amazing ending.

kylepetrie

Amazing idea! I wish you success with this, good luck!

jaabdurr

Very inspiring!!! I hope you get to live out your dream! If you do win, perhaps make a website and send all the people who voted for you the link so we can see how you your dream worked out! BEST!

truckdriver

I be truck'in for ya! Hope you get this job

jsmith27

Best of luck with this project! Bring what is hidden into the light.

DSPerlberg

How could anybody even consider picking a different project?

Almeta

These two do a great job taking pictures and documenting. This is worth while
endeavor and will be done to the brst of their ability.

sfgiants911

Great project! Best of luck to you!

jharrisman

This sounds like an awesome idea! Go for it Brent and Kelly!

jennkhxc1

Jon and I hope you make it! Good Luck and Great Project!

Submitted by

SRP
Please install Flash to see the mini-map.

Sponsor