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richard oscar kloeden on FlickrBlog. :)
30th may 2007
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junkado, Fighting Tiger, Mzatt Himself, heather, and 82 other people added this photo to their favorites.
princessbren2006 (61 months ago | reply)
Interesting Photo Sighmon a very hard thing to do. I saw my father, grandma, grandpa and nanna . My dad and grandmother looked great and peaceful. My grandfather and nanna looked nothing like them and I was very disappointed.
junkado (61 months ago | reply)
takes me back in time...thank you, sincerely.
Janet Leadbeater (61 months ago | reply)
i hope the photographs helped. (((hugs)))
Fighting Tiger (61 months ago | reply)
Sigh, these are beautiful photos. Thankyou for sharing them. xo Pippa
sighmon (61 months ago | reply)
thank you everyone.
my grandpa was a good man.
he was a farmer for the majority of his life.
he survived stomach cancer for 17 years.
and finally gave in to lung cancer age 85.
he was a fantastic cyclist.
and a very opinionated man.
he made machines out of old white goods motors and pulleys to do everyday tasks.
his dogs were loyal, well behaved, helpful, caring creatures.
his fruit, vegetables, wheat and milk were incredibly delicious.
his meat and fish divine.
my kids never got to meet him.
but one day, i'll tell them all about their great grandpa.
one day.
hi grandpa! is your next life as good as your last one?
s.
bamboosage (61 months ago | reply)
Peace be with you dear one. A long full life. Blessings on you.
craigmische (61 months ago | reply)
Thanks. I appreciated and enjoyed your poem and photo.
emdot (61 months ago | reply)
this is a beautiful photo.
blmurch (61 months ago | reply)
May your grandpa rest in peace. I'm sorry for your loss. He seems like an awesome man.
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Frenkieb (61 months ago | reply)
Very touching.
!!stefan (SZ) (61 months ago | reply)
very touching words and photograph. thanks for that.
redhotjezebel (61 months ago | reply)
this is a first for me here on flickr. this must have been a terribly hard photo subject for you.
your grandpa would be proud that you have created such a beautiful memorial for him and have shared it with so many people. i hope this helps you to find closure and peace with the loss of his passing. may your family be blessed.
_sarchi (61 months ago | reply)
"last signal" by _sarchi
blessings
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sighmon (61 months ago | reply)
lovely image sarchi.
your father had great foresight to offer his body to science.
it would have been such an emotive decision when he was still alive, but as you will well know, once the heart has stopped, the body becomes such a strange snake skin.
thank you everyone for your kind words.
xx
di0nne (61 months ago | reply)
The photo is sad but peaceful at the same time. I found your poem very touching. It's hard to lose someone, especially someone who sounds as lovely as your grandpa, so I feel for your loss though I am glad you remember the positive things fondly.
The Naked Artisan (61 months ago | reply)
Sorry for your loss, but what a powerful image. Thanks for sharing your life and feelings with us.
Jim (theCG) [deleted] (61 months ago | reply)
Sorry for your loss, blessings and peace to you.
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Adam_Wood (61 months ago | reply)
Big ManHugs, Simon. Our grandfathers sound a lot like each other.
galapogos [deleted] (61 months ago | reply)
I just wanted to thank you. I can't really tell you why... but this photo helped me a lot. I will say a prayer for you and your family.
Mark Griffith (61 months ago | reply)
Great photo! My grandfather is 89, and just yesterday had a heart attack due a blood infection and now is in ICU with very low blood pressure and failing kidneys. He I am afraid is not long for this earth. This photo struck me deep.
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Vida Morkunas (seawallrunner) (61 months ago | reply)
Oh my, my eyes are full of tears as I read the poem and look at your Grandfather's peaceful expression. This brings memories of my own family's passings and sadness.
My sincerest sympathies to you and to your family.
duconihilum (61 months ago | reply)
I'm surprised you had the guts to take that photo, I wouldn't have... I don't think I'd even bring my camera to a funeral, period.
@dbloomfield (61 months ago | reply)
Brave and interesting photo.
I know I couldnt have taken it.
sorry for your loss.
Superchou (61 months ago | reply)
Your poem really made me tear up - and I am not exactly the emotional type. I can totally relate to your beautiful story and loved my grandpa as well - deeply. We were so close. I am 35 now and he passed away a long time ago - May 31st, 1985. To this day I still miss him so much and think about him almost daily. While I carry him with me in my memory I would give just about anything to spend one more day with him.
I am sorry for your loss.
glesgagirl59 (61 months ago | reply)
Wonderful poem and God Bless you for sharing this with everyone
Very brave of you to do this
sighmon (61 months ago | reply)
i'm so glad that my grandfather is bringing such emotive responses. he would have been so happy to meet you all, offer some of his organic produce and sit down for a drink and a yarn.
the photo was such a hard one for me to take. i sat through the entire viewing silently, everyone else left and i was sitting there alone with my camera. my hands shook, tears rolled onto the cold camera.. i closed my eyes and pressed the shutter.
adam: maybe our grandfathers will meet one day soon, have a port, laugh about the silliness their grandson's are getting up to, and remaniss about the good old times.
Lesstimeonlinein09 [deleted] (61 months ago | reply)
Thanks for sharing this photo.
There is a long tradition of post-mortem photography, but it is more interesting when a family member takes the picture.
escapetonewyork (61 months ago | reply)
Thanks, Sighmon, for posting this. My heart goes out to you. I was studying the history of post-mortem photography when my grandfather died a couple years ago and instinctively phtographed him in his coffin. Some thought it very strange, but it did have a healing effect on me, though I've had to put it away now. There was an odd reassuredness to looking at it, knowing and hoping that he was elsewhere, happier. It is brave for you to share this an an honor to the healing tradition of postmortem photograpy. I hope it helps you to heal as well. Take care.
deborah d. lattimore (61 months ago | reply)
beautiful in every way
shc32 (61 months ago | reply)
A wonderful shot and beautiful words. Thanks for sharing.
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licklecathy (61 months ago | reply)
A beautiful photo and poem, touched my heart and reminded me of my departed grandparents, so sorry for your loss, he must have been a very special man
*mar* (61 months ago | reply)
Your photo and words are a beautiful tribute. Very powerful.
Nancy Thompson Mahler (61 months ago | reply)
So beautiful. My dad will be 86 July 1st, his grandchildren feel the same way. Thank heavens for dads and grandpa's.
tanya saenz (61 months ago | reply)
Thank you so much for sharing. What kind words!
Unhindered by Talent (61 months ago | reply)
Came here (like many, I suppose) from the Flickr Blog. Wonderful, peaceful, respectful shots. Thanks for sharing such a personal moment and heartfelt words.
bogers (61 months ago | reply)
Sorry for your loss, blessings and peace to you. Good you put this picture here and in the blog!
Guy Rintoul (61 months ago | reply)
A beautiful, moving photo.
Romeodesign (61 months ago | reply)
very emotional, moving photo. Rest in peace the good old man...
forgetfulmare [deleted] (61 months ago | reply)
This photo makes me feel better, because death scares me. Your grandpa looks so peaceful and the hint of a smile at the corners of his mouth. I could look at him without flinching. Thank you. Yes, I'm tearing up now as I speak.
El Homónimo (61 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Lucidreams, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
fotambulo (61 months ago | reply)
i feel for you too. my grandfather passed on the 24th of last month. he was 95. it was hard to see him, someone who's been around longer than anyone i know, go. it felt like the beginning of the end for me.
sighmon (61 months ago | reply)
escapetonewyork: it definitely has helped the healing process along for me. i get to say hello to him now through images, almost communicating, sending him smiles.
Unhindered by Talent: thank you! i see you've been through similar moments with your father, but with a better outcome. hugs!
woofer95828: i'm glad the photo made you feel better. i know some people have been shocked and hurt by me posting this photo of my grandfather. so it's lovely to hear your words.
fotambulo: i'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather. sounds like he had a good run of 95 years. its still hard and a very strange feeling that i still aren't quite comfortable with. but at least our grandfathers will be keeping each other company with stories of their long wonderful lives.
Likenorth (61 months ago | reply)
Very Touching Pic and nice words
jogorman (61 months ago | reply)
I stumbled upon this photo in Flickrblog. This is a nice photo that became a powerful insight with the thoughtful words that accompanied it. Thank you for sharing it with us all.
fizzi fish (61 months ago | reply)
i also stumbled upon your photo today in flickr blog.
beautiful words for who seemed a great man, i think he would love to know people all round the world are getting an small insight into him and his family, nice work buddy
Rampant Gian (61 months ago | reply)
rest in peace grandpa.
bmbphotos (Off-line until ????) [deleted] (61 months ago | reply)
Great shot.... My Father passed away on 2/12/07. He would have been 90 on 5/27/07.
I wanted to photograph him, but my Mom wouldn't have gotten it. Since she needed me more then I needed the shot I didn't bring the topic up.
Hope they met up there. My Dad likes to talk to people. Maybe now he can hear again. :- )
wajudadmom (61 months ago | reply)
hi sighmon, your words including the picture of your grandpa reminds me of something what had happened 3 or 4 weeks ago, know what ? my pop passed away May 8, 2007, i know what you're in to and going through coz i feel the same way. it's been a month now but still, the emptiness,the pain and the realization of knowing that he's gone.....O God! I really missed my pop! soon, i wish i can also share my story to all of you!
m | preaux (61 months ago | reply)
this is the absolute best and sweetest thing ive ever seen posted on Flickr, especially with the text you post as a comment.
Thanks for sharing this
sighmon (61 months ago | reply)
@jogorman - its my pleasure to share this with you all.
@fizzi fish - he was a great man, but a regular guy. which is what i loved about him the most. he knew who he was, and really enjoyed just being himself.
@bmbphotos - i'm sorry to hear of your father. he will definitely be talking with richard up there somewhere. supporting your mum was a lovely thing to do. my mother had the support of many other family members, and really wanted me to take the photos and video of the funeral and cremation. i'm glad i did.
@wajudadmom - hugs to you and your family.
@m | preaux - thank you so much.