I image his immortal soul has taken wing on one of his wonderful birds.
June 1 at 10:22pm · St. Johns, FL ·He had his camera in hand at the very end. Somehow I find this comforting.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.
We'll miss you, FRiend.
Sad Good bye to a dear FReeper. SWAMPSNIPER has brightened our monitors with his wonderful wildlife photos and wry commentary, and we will all miss him.
Prayers up for the family, who, I am sure, will miss him even more.
Vaya Con Dios, FRiend.
Rest in peace dear Swampsniper. Your brothers and sisters here love you and proclaim the vast worth of your life to us. We send you to the Lord knowing that he will tell you, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Loved, and with his camera, to the very end. Bittersweet and beautiful.
Aw. I’m sad. All too familiar as my own dad left us this year. Prayers sent for all who loved him. I’m going to miss him.
Rest in Peace and I’d love to see your snapshots of heaven.
Terribly sad news, but ... on to the next adventure, SWAMPSNIPER.
I’m so sorry. Prayers for his family and loved ones.
God bless.
I image his immortal soul has taken wing on one of his wonderful birds.
Rest easy, Swampsniper. You’ll be missed. I’ll always remember your pictures of those wonderful Florida birds.
Rest now, Swampsniper. I will miss you and your perspective on the world.
Your father was well-loved here, as you can see. Our prayers are with you and your family.
RIP, SWAMPSNIPER.
You’ll be missed by many, FRiend.
Rest in Peace Swampsniper.
So sorry to hear of Swampsniper’s passing, may he have a safe journey home, prayers for the repose of his soul and prayers for all who love him.
Silent moment for the passing of a friend. RIP, Swampsniper.
Fly high Swampy. You will be missed. See you on the other side.
RIP dear FRiend.
Thanks for your valued contributions to this forum.
You will be missed.
Blessings and prayers.
My deepest condolences to Swampsniper's family and to all who were fortunate enough to know this wonderful man.
"Farewell to Thee! But not farewell
To all my fondest thoughts of Thee;
Within my heart they still shall dwell
And they shall cheer and comfort me.
Life seems more sweet that Thou didst live
And men more true Thou wert one;
Nothing is lost that Thou didst give,
Nothing destroyed that Thou hast done."
Anne Bronte
Thank you null and void, for the update.
What a great loss. Prayers for those who loved him.
