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.
Swampsniper, now in HIS hands........
Sad news. Rest In Peace.
So sad. I enjoyed his posts. Another great one gone, but I was blessed to have “known” him. Rest in peace, Swampsniper.
So sad to hear this.......but on a positive note, his beautiful pictures are forever permanent fixtures on the internet.
Tears fall.
May his family find comfort in knowing his suffering is over.
May a flock of egrets speed you to your rest. Thank you for being here.
Thanks for letting me know, nully.
;(
May the good Lord bring comfort to his friends and family.
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.
such sad news but he is with the Lord now.
RIP Swampsniper.
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 am sorry to read this. Rest in peace Swampsniper. You will be missed. Prayers for his family.