My World: A Moment Later, She Was Forever Lost to the Ages

[Chris Calohan II]

While it may seem a bit macabre to record your own mother's passing, I was as compelled to make this shot as she was to make the journey into the next life. It was an easy transition and she was surrounded by all who loved her. I'm not sure any of us could ask for more. Within 10 seconds of this shot, she was gone. I will miss her dearly, and love her always.

June Calohan Singley, 1925 - 2013: Chris Calohan​

 

[Cem_Usakligil]

My deepest condolences Chris.

 

[Bart_van_der_Wolf]

While it may seem a bit macabre to record your own mother's passing, I was as compelled to make this shot as she was to make the journey into the next life.

Hi Chris,

Not macabre at all, it's one of those few certainties of life. My sincere condolences with your loss.

You may not be in the mood, although in my experience processing photos of our beloved can help to deal with the event, have you considered a white vignette? It will look more like a celebration of a rich life, less gloomy. But of course you can judge best what's appropriate.

Kind regards,
Bart

 

[Doug Kerr]

Dear Chris,

While it may seem a bit macabre to record your own mother's passing . . .

It is not macabre at all. Death is a part of life (the "inclusive interval", as mathematicians say). Every life has one.

Condolences on the loss of your mother. Thanks for sharing her life with us.

Best regards,

Doug

 

[Maggie Terlecki]

My sincere condolences, Chris. She looks very peaceful.
Kind regards,
Maggie

 

[Jerome Marot]

"It was an easy transition and she was surrounded by all who loved her."

That is what counts, I suppose. Sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.

 

[Michael Nagel]

Chris,

My sincere condoleances.

It was an easy transition and she was surrounded by all who loved her.

This counts. For my mother this was not easy (this was more than 11 years ago).

Best regards,
Michael

 

[nicolas claris]

My sincere condoleances Chris.
I understand and feel almost the same as my own Mom did the same last April.
I did not even think to take any photo, but doing photography now is a good way to forget for a (short) while…

My condoleances again…

 

[Rick Waldroup]

I wish you peace in your time of sorrow.

Your photograph is a fitting tribute to someone very special in your life. It will touch others, as well.

 

[fahim mohammed]

May she rest in peace.

Our condolences to the family.

 

[Chris Calohan II]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. My mother knew her own demise was imminent and faced it with the dignity and courage she'd used in everything she did in life, whether it was challenging a Class V rapid or counseling a potential young person on why not to commit suicide. She had a gentle but firm way with kids and my friends growing up gravitated to her as their second mother as easily as they took to a PB&J (peanut and butter) sandwich. Always firm, always fair, always looking at every side of an issue before determining an outcome.

There was great sorrow in her life as she had to lay to rest two sons, all of her family and several very close friends, but as they say: "good things come to those who wait." In the one moment which seemed the dimmest of her times, her sweetheart from high school, 57 years prior searched her out and in a whirlwind romance, they soon married and had a marvelous 12 years together. It should have been 57 years but they made up beautifully for the time lost.

I fear not for her soul in any belief, else there is surely not a power greater than mere man. Again, thanks, everyone.

 

[Paul Abbott]

Hey Chris, this is a powerful image, made even more-so by your words too. Your mother looks very restful and at peace.
I think you have shown some courage in overcoming? your feelings and emotions at the time in taking this shot.

My regards and condolences to you and your family go out to you, Chris...

 

[Jarmo Juntunen]

My deepest condolences to you and your family, Chris.

 

[Asher Kelman]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. My mother knew her own demise was imminent and faced it with the dignity and courage she'd used in everything she did in life, whether it was challenging a Class V rapid or counseling a potential young person on why not to commit suicide. She had a gentle but firm way with kids and my friends growing up gravitated to her as their second mother as easily as they took to a PB&J (peanut and butter) sandwich. Always firm, always fair, always looking at every side of an issue before determining an outcome.

There was great sorrow in her life as she had to lay to rest two sons, all of her family and several very close friends, but as they say: "good things come to those who wait." In the one moment which seemed the dimmest of her times, her sweetheart from high school, 57 years prior searched her out and in a whirlwind romance, they soon married and had a marvelous 12 years together. It should have been 57 years but they made up beautifully for the time lost.

I fear not for her soul in any belief, else there is surely not a power greater than mere man. Again, thanks, everyone.

Chris,

Sharing your appreciation of this wonderful woman is a generous act to us all. The photograph was a needed milestone in her journey, a fitting marker as she passed to her new role.

"A woman of valor, who can find, for she's worth more than rubies.
The heart of her husband trusteth her and he'll have no lack of gain"​

We're all privileged here to share this important time with you and hope we can bring a measure of consolation. My personal and deepest sympathy for your loss.

Asher