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From 2532 onwards he continued to expose the truth behind war with harrowing pictures of some of the galaxy’s bloodiest battles. It was during this time that he earned the trust and respect of the [[77th Marine Regiment]], including war hero [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] – to whom he became a loyal companion. | From 2532 onwards he continued to expose the truth behind war with harrowing pictures of some of the galaxy’s bloodiest battles. It was during this time that he earned the trust and respect of the [[77th Marine Regiment]], including war hero [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] – to whom he became a loyal companion. | ||
The photos covering the Second Battle of New Mombasa in 2552 are undoubtedly his most famous. His unlimited access to the UNSC regiment resulted in a series of photographs that enabled the world to see the heroic acts of the soldiers in battle – including John-117. In a quote from Jake Courage taken during the battle, he said, ''"I’ve got to know these soldiers’ lives intimately. One man, I consider my friend... he is the human face of war. He is Spartan 117, he is Master Chief."'' This was also the last photo he ever took, as he was killed in that very same battle by a [[grenade]]. He left behind a wife, [[Mary Courage|Mary]], and a son, [[John Courage|John]], whom he presumably named after the Spartan.<ref name="exhibit"/> | The photos covering the Second Battle of New Mombasa in 2552 are undoubtedly his most famous. His unlimited access to the UNSC regiment resulted in a series of photographs that enabled the world to see the heroic acts of the soldiers in battle – including John-117. In a quote from Jake Courage taken during the battle, he said, ''"I’ve got to know these soldiers’ lives intimately. One man, I consider my friend... he is the human face of war. He is Spartan 117, he is Master Chief."'' | ||
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This was also the last photo he ever took, as he was killed in that very same battle by a [[grenade]]. He left behind a wife, [[Mary Courage|Mary]], and a son, [[John Courage|John]], whom he presumably named after the Spartan.<ref name="exhibit"/> | |||
After the war, his collection of photography from the battle, titled 'Shooting a Hero', was displayed throughout Great Britain. | After the war, his collection of photography from the battle, titled 'Shooting a Hero', was displayed throughout Great Britain. | ||