05/25/2026
100 years young.
This is David Palmer.
A World War II veteran. A man with stories in his eyes, history in his hands, and a presence you don’t forget.
I had the honor of photographing David in his home — not in a studio, not under perfect conditions, but right where his life still exists. On the couch. With Cooper by his side. Surrounded by memory.
These are the kinds of portraits that remind me why I’m creating THE JOURNEY 1–100.
It’s not just about taking a good picture.
It’s about preserving people while they’re still here.
Their face.
Their hands.
Their humor.
Their service.
Their story.
David is 100 years old.
And for a few hours, I got to sit with a man who has lived through a century — and try to honor even a small piece of that with my camera.
That means something to me.
— Rich
