New York Times published photo of a Soldier Zachary Boyd fighting Taliban in Pink Boxer Shorts and red T-shirt. Boyd joined army after 11 September attacks as he graduated from Keller Central High School.

The soldier, recently promoted as Army Specialist, was fighting at Firebase Restrepo in the Korengal Valley of Kunar Province and had no time to wear uniform as he was woken up by a Taliban attack on the camp.

Sheree Boyd, mother of the soldier said that he informed her on the phone that he could lose his job as he his photo will be published on NY Times.

The pink boxer shorts were featuring “I Love NY”.

Associated Press Photographer managed to click photo of the fighting soldier.

While talking to local radio station WBAP, Father Tommy Boyd said that he knew that his son was a boxer guy but he wasn’t aware that they were saying ‘I love New York’. Mr. Boyd added that he laughed for five minutes after watching the photo.

The photo may help most of us to have few funny moments, in these times of economic distress, but everyone must respect the young and brave Zachary for joining Army for the cause security of the Nation. His contribution to help maintain peace in the world should encourage all of us to help, as much as we can, to reduce terror attacks.

Additional Photos: Source: Associated Press

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(Via TopNews United States. Contributed by Medha Sood)