I write about a lot of happy things on my blog, after all we photograph weddings and that’s such a special day in people’s lives. Today I wanted to post about a sad, but yet in some ways happy occurrence in my life – the recent loss of my grandfather….I just went through some photos taken right before his death, and well, it just has me thinking about him today. I am sad because I miss him, but happy in the sense that he had an amazing and long life…
Phil Taquinto, Tack, Bill, horseman, grandpa, pops, whatever you might call him depending on how you knew him, was a World War 2 veteran, retired government employee, an animal and horse lover (he raced horses earlier in his life), and he was 94. He was the most active 90 year old I ever saw, and drove his full size Chevy pick-up truck around town daily (as well as cared for his horse) until the first of his strokes at the end of February.
These photos were taken at the end of April, just a week or so prior to his passing. Photos help us remember the people we love, keeping them vivid in our minds. These images remind me that capturing all of the little pieces of time and moments that make up our lives are priceless. I feel privileged to capture these moments for our clients, so that they can remember their wedding day, their love for their spouse, and their loved ones that shared in their celebration….
by kristin
Kim - I’m so sorry, Kristin. But what a nice entry, the pics are great.
kristin - thanks kim : )
Erin - I catch a twinkle in his eye in that top photo. What a lovely memory you were able to capture.
kristin - Absolutely : ) Thanks Erin!