Claudio Valdez

An iconic and heart-wrenching photograph by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal entitled “Raising the Flag over Iwo Jima,” circa 1945, has been recreated as a mural on the east wall of the American Legion #25 in Cottonwood by famed Sedona artist and muralist Claudio Valdez.   The portrayal is so realistic and lifelike that a local veteran told Valdez, “The only thing missing is the smell.”   “It was a powerful experience painting this mural,” said Valdez. “Not only because I am an … [Read more...] about Bringing History to Life