Posted on 05/20/2016 8:50:01 AM PDT by null and void
oh man..
tears running down my cheeks.
Prayers to all
He had his camera in hand at the very end. Somehow I find this comforting.
I am so, so sad to learn this news. Along with so many others, I was praying for dear SWAMPSNIPER as well, and hoping for the best.
I will miss his wonderful photos, and his witty posts as well. Farewell, and God Bless You, FRiend... Rest in Peace.
Prayers for the repose of SWAMPSNIPER's soul, and for his family and friends...
Oh no...this is indeed some sad news...God needed him Home..RIP FRIEND!!!
Oh my! RIP! I didn’t know!
My prayers go out to Swampsniper and his family. Too many heroes now walk with God.
Farewell Fellow Freeper RIP
So sad!! Life has kept me away from FR, but I am so saddened to hear this.
God bless his family for taking such good care of him...
I join you, my FRiend, in your prayer and in your sentiments.
Sad update from his daughter:
June 1 at 10:22pm · St. Johns, FL ·
Home for a little bit. Needed a bath and a break. After lengthy discussion and consideration with Daddy’s Doctors, it was agreed that the circumstances that would allow him to remain on life support under the strict directions he has given to me are no longer present. On 2.5 liters of oxygen, his blood oxygen levels remain at about 65. This will not improve. He cannot in any way have a functional life at this level.
Based on this, we took him off of artificial life support today at 2pm. He is sedated and resting quietly. His favorite camera is beside him, along with his “Don’t Tread On Me” flag.
I know that he wanted to die at home, but I can’t give him that.
He is at the Flagler Community Hospice Center in room 710, and these people are WONDERFUL..
We have spoken with a Cremation Service that will take care of everything for us for $800. We’ll find a way to cover it.
In a month or so, once the dust has settled, there will be a Memorial Service. Details will follow. Done all the Reality that I can handle for one day.
Love you all!
Yesterday (June 2) at 6:47am · St. Johns, FL ·
He’s gone, guys. Did not suffer and went with his camera in his hand.
He had his camera in hand at the very end. Somehow I find this comforting.
We’ll miss you, FRiend.
RIP.
BTTT
Prayers for one of our greatest FReepers and his family and friends.
I’m so sorry. Swampsniper will be forever missed and loved. He was particularly dear to us on the FReepathon Team.
God rest his sweet soul.
I missed the ping and just now spotted this post.
Sad.....RIP Swampsniper, you will be remembered and missed.
Dan
If a remembrance fund is established, make sure all FReepers know about it. I want to help.
Amen to that. He was such a sweetheart.
I cannot promise to let every FReeper know, but I will ping everyone who has posted to this thread, and a courtesy copy to Mary.
More sad news even if a little late. SWAMPSNIPER passed away on June 2, 2016.
Check out # 322 .
Rest in Peace, dear SWAMPSNIPER. We will miss you, and your lovely photographs.
Nully, it’s very sad news that SWAMPSNIPER has passed away. His wit, his sincere friendliness and loyal friendship will be greatly missed. I always looked forward to seeing his new and awe-inspiring photos and I still enjoy looking at photos he posted in the past.
Prayers for SWAMPSNIPER. Prayers also that God will bring comfort for his dear daughter, family and friends.
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