Posted on 05/20/2016 8:50:01 AM PDT by null and void
Bob was Mary’s father.
Prayers up, May God Bless... RIP
We did not lose bob.
Heaven gained him.
And we were fortunate to know him.
I still thank God for His miracle of letting him wake for a little while at least.
That was a gift.
Actually I am the best. haha. I send Nully info about Swampy and he posts it.
(no, Nully is the best friend a gal could have!)
I agree, he captured beauty in this life with his camera...imagine the beauty all around him now!
I’m so sorry. Prayers.
such sad news but he is with the Lord now.
RIP Swampsniper.
Dagnabbit! I knew that.
Prayers given for comfort and peace for the family...
Sorry to hear this.
Prayers up.
Thanks for the ping Nully.
I’m having a difficult time reading all these condolences; I have to keep wiping my eyes. I’m so sad and so sorry to hear of this. RIP Swampsniper.
RIP. Condolences to Swamp’s family and friends.
A “FRiend” sent this to me and asked that it be posted here.
I could not say no.
“The free bird leaps
on the back of the wind
and floats downstream
till the current ends
and dips his wings
in the orange sun rays
and dares to claim the sky.
But a bird that stalks
down his narrow cage
can seldom see through
his bars of rage
his wings are clipped and
his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing.
The caged bird sings
with fearful trill
of the things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom
The free bird thinks of another breeze
and the trade winds soft through the sighing trees
and the fat worms waiting on a dawn-bright lawn
and he names the sky his own.
But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams
his shadow shouts on a nightmare scream
his wings are clipped and his feet are tied
so he opens his throat to sing
The caged bird sings
with a fearful trill
of things unknown
but longed for still
and his tune is heard
on the distant hill
for the caged bird
sings of freedom.”
by Maya Angelou
So sad to hear this. He was a good guy and a great bird photographer who was very much an inspiration to me. Rest in peace, my FRiend.
I will pray for him and those who will mourn for him.
So very sorry to hear this sad news. RIP Swampsniper. Fly with the birds to the steps of heaven.
I am sorry to read this. Rest in peace Swampsniper. You will be missed. Prayers for his family.
RIP, Swampsniper. You will be missed.
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