Bayou Desiard After The Hurricane a Dedication

© Bill Knaps

Bayou Desiard After  The Hurricane a Dedication

Uploaded: September 07, 2008

Description

To My Uncle Leroy Knaps Who went to be with our Lord at 6:20 PM Central Time Today. He was the youngest of my Dad's Large family and much younger than his brothers and sisters. He was only 9 years older than me. He had lung cancer. One of the reasons I quit smoking. God Bless all of you my Dear BP Friends. I have met some of the best people ever here on BP. Bill

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 625/100000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 160, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Gail Vitikacs level-classic September 07, 2008

My prayers are with you and your family....a heartwarming dedication Bill. #994329

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 07, 2008

A priceless dedication to your uncle Bill. I'm sorry about your uncle and wish the best to you and your family!!!

Great image! #6425464

Bill Knaps September 07, 2008

Thank you Gail and Donna. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6425495

MELODIE C. ROBERTS September 07, 2008

My Thoughts and Prayers go out to You and Yours Bill
This is a Lovely Dedication and Image for Your Uncle #6425610

Susan Heath September 07, 2008

So sorry for your loss, Bill. Bless you and your family. #6425628

Bill Knaps September 07, 2008

Thank you Melodie and Susan. He died after Donna and Gail commented. I had to go back and reword it. Bill #6425735

Sheila D. Robertson September 07, 2008

Bill you have my deepest sympathy. I'm sorry for this loss to your family. Sheila #6425812

Mary L. Lemley September 07, 2008

I'm very sorry about your uncle. Bill, this is a beautiful dedication :). MaryLL. #6425852

Michelle Alton September 07, 2008

Beautiful tribute to your uncle, Bill. Sorry for your loss--glad you gave up smoking. I did too, almost 25 years ago. The best and brightest decision I've ever made! #6425875

Bill Knaps September 07, 2008

Thank you Sheila, Mary and Michelle for your nice comments and sympathy. My Uncle was still alive when I Posted this Photo. Bill #6425918

Amber J. Skene September 07, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. A very beautiful and creative dedication. #6425976

Gail R. Schuett September 07, 2008

Yes...a very touching and beautiful photo that you have done in rememberance..my prayers to you and your family...very lovely Bill.Gail #6426008

Bill Knaps September 07, 2008

Thank you Amber and Gail S. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6426077

Joan Powell September 07, 2008

Sorry for your loss and I'm glad you quit smoking . #6426167

Bill Knaps September 07, 2008

Thank you Joan. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6426197

Amber Kennedy September 07, 2008

wow, Bill...may God bless u and yours..stay well. #6426205

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 07, 2008

oh Bill God Bless you and your family... so sorry for your loss... beautiful dedication... #6426495

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe September 07, 2008

Not much can be said a time like this, but my condolences and prayers for you and your family, Bill. This photo is a great way to remember your uncle....Denny #6426569

A P September 08, 2008

A beautiful dedication to your uncle, Bill. And it's wonderful you give him credit for your giving up smoking. It will alway connect the two of you and congrats on giving them up. My heart goes out to your family. But know.....'there is another bright star in the heavens tonight'. #6426581

Birgitta Brostrom September 08, 2008

My prayers are with you and your family Bill. Beautiful dedication! Glad you quit smoking. #6426961

Peggy J. Maguire September 08, 2008

Beautiful dedication Bill,loving memory....Peggy #6427043

Carol Sawyer September 08, 2008

My prayers are with you and your family at this sad time, Bill!!!! Beautiful image and dedication!! #6427088

September 08, 2008

Sorry to hear about your loss Bill. The picture is a great memorial to your Uncle.

Gene #6427182

Margaret R. Barry September 08, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Bill. This a a beautiful tribute. #6427215

Stephanie Frey September 08, 2008

Bill, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family. #6427333

Bill Knaps September 08, 2008

Thank you Amber, Stefania, Denny, Ann, Birgitta, Peggy, Carol, Gene, Margaret and Stphanie F. for all your condolences. I appreciate all of you very much. Hope I did not leave anyone out. I agree Ann, There is another bright star in Heaven. He was well prepared to go. I spoke with him a few days before and we told each other bye. You know I tell all my friends and Family I love them. I love all of you I have become friends with on BP. It is too late after someone is gone to tell them you love them. God Bless all of you who believe the way I do and if you don't just bless you. He asked me to quit smoking. He said it was never too late to quit. Thanks Again, Bill #6427493

Shannon D. Miller September 08, 2008

So sorry to hear of your loss Bill! You are in my thoughts and prayers. What a BEAUTIFUL dedication! This capture is GORGEOUS! Have a blessed day! Shannon~ #6427568

Bill Knaps September 08, 2008

Thank you Shannon. Appreciate you. Bill #6427627

Jeanine M. Bailey September 08, 2008

So VERY sorry to hear of your loss. Praying that the Lord's hand would be on your family and bring you comfort during this time. #6427672

Bill Knaps September 08, 2008

Thank you Jeanine. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6427716

Melissa Olsen September 08, 2008

Bill, a beautiful dedication to your uncle...and I am glad you quit smoking as well. It is a comfort to know that we have a place to go after we leave this earth. My prayers are with you and your family! #6427951

Bill Knaps September 08, 2008

Thank you Melissa. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6427968

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe September 08, 2008

Hi Bill,
My sympathies and prayers go with you and your family at this time of loss.
Your dedication is the best!!! You are such a good guy! Like you, I do not smoke anymore either.
kk #6427984

Bill Knaps September 08, 2008

Hi KK, Thank you so much. Appreciate you very much my dear friend. Bill #6428012

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic September 08, 2008

Death of a loved one is always hard to handle. May each day bring less pain and more good memories... #6428013

Bill Knaps September 08, 2008

Thank you Bonnie. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6428039

Kimi A. Phillips September 08, 2008

Blessings and hugs to you, dear friend. This is a lovely image and memorial to your loved one. My thoughts and prayers with you. #6428145

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict September 08, 2008

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family, Bill.


Dominick #6428187

Linda Blair September 08, 2008

So sorry for your loss...my prayers go out to you and your family!!!! #6428197

Jessica Jenney September 08, 2008

Beautiful image you've created and touching dedication, Bill! I'm so sorry for your loss! #6428242

Joy Rector September 08, 2008

beautiful dedication, sorry for your loss #6428298

Lynn M. Whitt September 08, 2008

This is a beautiful dedication Bill, so sorry for your loss... #6428475

Tiia Vissak September 08, 2008

a great dedication! #6428839

Janet Daniel September 08, 2008

Beautiful dedication for your Uncle, Bill. So sorry for your loss! #6428919

Bill Knaps September 08, 2008

Thank you Kimi, Dominick, Linda, Jessica, Joy, Lynn, Tiia and Janet for your condolences and your prayers. I appreciate all of you very much. Bill #6428928

Sharon F. Morris September 08, 2008

How sad to loose your Uncle at such a young age and what a beautiful dedication.
My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family at this time of loss.
He is free of his lung cancer now and with our Lord. <><
#6429073

Bill Knaps September 08, 2008

Thank you for your kind word and prayers Sharon. I appreciate you very much. Bill <>< #6429246

Claudia Kuhn level-classic September 08, 2008

Lovely tribute to your uncle Bill. So sorry to hear of your family's loss. #6429701

Sue Marshall September 08, 2008

This is a wonderful heartfelt dedication to your Uncle Leroy.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and Uncle Leroy's family.
God Bless... #6429833

Bill Knaps September 08, 2008

Thank you for your condolences and your prayers Claudia and Sue. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6429888

Kevin Kelly September 08, 2008

Bill, I am sorry for your loss. This is such a special way to create a memorial. God Bless you and your family. #6429899

Deb Koskovich September 08, 2008

A very beautiful and fitting tribute, Bill. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. #6429902

Bill Knaps September 08, 2008

Thank you Kevin and Deb. Appreciate your kind words very much. And the Blessings you send Kevin. Bill #6429919

Sherran Andersen level-classic September 08, 2008

Sorry to hear about your loss Bill... wonderful dedication to your uncle. Sherran #6430106

Bill Knaps September 08, 2008

Thank you Sherran. Appreciate your kind words. Bill #6430115

Linda A. Braddock September 08, 2008

Bill, I am so sorry to hear about your Uncle, what a beautiful tribute to him. You and your family will be in my prayers, God Bless, you are such a wonderful person. Linda #6430254

Ken Smith level-classic September 08, 2008

Hi Bill, so sorry to hear about your uncle. Such a beautiful tribute to him, and I'm sure he knows how you feel about him. God bless his family, and you! #6430270

Gail Vitikacs level-classic September 08, 2008

May his star burn bright...in your heart and memory Bill. #6430281

Sherry Sturgis September 08, 2008

Bill, what a lovely image you have created in honor of your Uncle Leroy. May he rest in peace and dance with the angels :) #6430288

Bill Knaps September 08, 2008

Thank you Linda, Ken and Gail for your nice concolences. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6430292

Bill Knaps September 08, 2008

Thank you Sherry for your kind and beautiful words. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6430305

Bill Knaps September 08, 2008

Thank you Sherry for your kind and beautiful words. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6430307

Sam Britt September 08, 2008

Wonderful tribute, Bill. I'm sorry for your loss. My mother died of lung cancer last year. I'm glad I've never smoked. #6430371

Amanda O. Cannon September 08, 2008

This is such a Great tribute.....And you are always so kind!! I am sorry for your families loss. My Papa passed a few years ago ,and never ever smoked so you never know....
Heres a BIG HUG for you
HUGS!!!!!!!!!!! #6430443

Daniella Puente September 08, 2008

A beautiful dedication Bill, the image as all of this amazing place is wonderful...I'll pray for him tonight and hope you feel in peace...send you a big hug.
Daniella #6430490

Donna Bedermann September 08, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss Bill, what a beautiful photo tribute to him. You will always have the memories of your family times together. My prayers are with you and your family. God be with you! Donna #6430582

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 08, 2008

Bill, I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your Uncle. My prayers are with you and the whole family. This is a beautiful dedication to him. That's what is so nice about this site we have made a lot of friends on here and I know they will be praying for you also. #6430588

Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 08, 2008

Bill, I am so sorry to hear of your Uncles passing, He will always be with you in spirit and watching over you.
My prayers go out to you and your famiy/

BEAUTIFUL capture and dedication photo, LOVE IT! #6430600

Bill Knaps September 08, 2008

Thank you Sam, Amanda, Daniella, Donna, Kay and Nancy for your kind words and your prayers from those of you who pray. Bless all of you. I appreciate you so much. Bill #6430640

Lorna Shutter September 08, 2008

You and your family have my deepest sympathies and regrets! I am so sorry for your loss!

This image is such a wonderful dedication to your dear uncle! I believe that he's gone to a better place and is probably smiling down on you right now, thanking you for such a beautiful tribute! Make him proud and never pick up another cigarette! We're all very glad that you quit! Hope others out there who smoke will learn a valuable lesson here and give up the habit to save their lives and the lives of others! ... Second hand smoke can be just as deadly.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Just know that we are always here for you when you need our love and support! :) #6430749

Bill Knaps September 08, 2008

Thank you Lorna for your kind words and support. Appreciate you very much. I won't pick up another cigarette. God Bless you and yours. Bill #6430756

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 08, 2008

A perfect tribute to your uncle, Bill!!! This is a gorgeous image with wonderful DR work!!!!! ♫ k #6430819

Bill Knaps September 08, 2008

Thank you Kitty. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6430827

Michelle L. Frick September 08, 2008

Oh Bill, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hate the "C" word and can't stand that it takes so many wonderful people. I am happy to know that you have quit smoking though.

You and your family, as always, are in my thoughts and prayers!

Meanwhile, I am sure your Uncle is smiling down on you and this beautiful tribute to him. #6430988

Bill Knaps September 08, 2008

Thank you Michelle. You kind words mean so much. Yes I am sure Leroy is happy with the Dedication Photo I did for him too. He was the yongest of Dad's brothers so we called him Leroy more than Uncle Leroy. I have a cousin dying of Lung Cancer also, but not from smoking. It is from another cancer she had. Bill #6431000

Cathy Barrows September 08, 2008

all of your swamp pics are excellent. I loved the dedication in this one...the only off kilter for me is the image was color and didn't blend the 2 bw images...otherwise brilliant job #6431198

Mary L. Graham September 09, 2008

What a beautiful dedication Bill!! I'm so sorry for your loss! I Just lost my mom about a month ago and my father 2 years ago. And all there siblings are gone as well my mom was the youngest in her family. But think of it this way you got a lot of good people up there watching over you!!

Mary =) #6432059

Michael Umbreit September 09, 2008

Bill - Wonderful tribute to your uncle! Best wishes to you and your family!! - Mike #6432339

Bill Knaps September 09, 2008

Thank you Cathy, Mary and Mike. I appreciate your kind words. Cathy I had to use the pictures I had that is why the B & W. Put the color in the middle for better balance. Mary I am sorry for your loss. That's a lot to loose in two years. I had seen something while visiting a town we live in when I was a child. I thought got to tell Dad and then I thought. There is no one to tell. That is what was the hardest for me to adjust too. Bill #6432607

Tammy D. Ferren September 09, 2008

Dear Bill...What a beautiful tribute to your Uncle. I'm so sorry for your loss. You spread so much warmth on this website, and are obviously adored by so many of us.....I hope it brings you a measure of comfort. God be with you and yours during this time..Tammy #6432735

Janet McNeil level-classic September 09, 2008

Fantastic capture and dedication to your uncle!! I am sorry for your loss - glad you quit smoking! #6432739

Bill Knaps September 09, 2008

Thank you so much for your kind words Tammy and your nice comment about my dedication photo. Thanks for letting me know I spread warmth on this website. I appreciate that so very very much. Your words do bring me a lot of comfort Tammy.
Thank you Janet for your nice words about my dedication to my uncle and your condolences. I too am glad I quit smoking. No longer paying the Government (State and Federal) more tax than I ever paid in all my life. It is ashamed they are taking advantage of people addiction to Cigarettes and paying nothing to help us quit. Bill #6432784

Susan M. Campbell September 09, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear that Bill. Your Uncle would love this beautiful dedication. You made a wise choice to stop smoking. Thanks for the wonderful shots of your bayou. #6433903

Heidi Knight September 09, 2008

Sorry for your loss. Wonderful dedication, bill! #6434162

Laurie Daily level-deluxe September 09, 2008

All my thoughts and prayers are with you, Bill...what a lovely tribute and reminds me to be so thankful my youngest son(22) finally agreed to kick the habit and live...thinking of you and your family...Laurie #6434406

Robyn A. Terrell September 09, 2008

A lovely dedication to your uncle, Bill. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Robyn #6434603

Jennifer L. Taranto September 09, 2008

Oh my ... I am so sorry to hear this! My grandfather had lung cancer, & even though I was pretty young I remember how tough it was for him in the end ... My prayers are with you and your family!!

this is a beautiful dedication - I love the way you combined all these images!! #6434776

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 09, 2008

A very beautiful dedication to your uncle here, Bill!!! My sincere condolences to you & your family!!! You will all be in my thoughts & prayers!!! #6435276

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. September 09, 2008

BILL... I AM GIVING MY HERATIEST CONDOLENCE HERE FOR YOU AND FAMILY.

KARU. #6435623

Anita Hogue September 10, 2008

A very lovely dedication to your uncle, Bill! My condolences to you and your family! #6436893

Judy A. Lawhon September 10, 2008

Your Uncle must have been a great guy, Bill. My sympathy to you and your family. You will be kept in our prayers. #6437789

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic September 10, 2008

Bill.
Very nice photo for a very special person in your life.

My sympathy and prayer are with you and yours.

Ysa... #6437824

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic September 10, 2008

Bill, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....Beautiful image and dedication. #6439036

Bill Knaps September 10, 2008

I must thank each of you my name because it means so much to me the nice comments you have all made over my Uncles Passing. We had his Funeral today and for a funeral it was Both Very Sad and Very Beautiful We had a beautiful Fellowship with all my cousins and Aunts after the Funeral. Thank you Susan C., Heidi, Laurie D., Robyn T., Jennifer T., Patrick R., Karu, Anita H., Judy L., and Ysa...for your prayers, your commdent on my Photo and your condolences. I appreciate them and you so very much. Hope I did not miss naming anyone. If I did I apologize. Bill #6439488

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic September 11, 2008

Thinking about you.....Take care! #6440868

Bill Knaps September 11, 2008

Thank you Shelly. God Bless. Bill #6441231

Jennifer L. Alder September 11, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss, Bill. This is a fabulous tribute! Wonderful work! #6441300

Bill Knaps September 11, 2008

Thank you for your kind words Jen. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6441309

Vladan D. Djordjevic September 11, 2008

Lovely faces, colors and composition. Great image. #6441612

Bill Knaps September 11, 2008

Thank you Vladan. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6441638

Vladan D. Djordjevic September 11, 2008

I would like to see your face, too. :) #6441646

September 11, 2008

A wonderful dedication to a man taken away to soon. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family over your loss Bill. #6441877

Rhonda Burger September 11, 2008

Sorry for your loss Bill. This is a beautiful dedication and rememberance of your uncle. Tis a far greater place he has gone, and he just beat us all to it. My prayers are with you, Rhonda #6442371

Bill Knaps September 11, 2008

Thank you Janet and Rhonda for your kind words and prayers. Maybe someday I will do one with me Vladan. Bill #6442566

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic September 11, 2008

A very beautiful and touching dedication. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Uncle. You and your family will be in my prayers. May God give you peace and comfort during this sad time. Blessings....Laura #6443769

Bill Knaps September 11, 2008

Thank you Laura. Appreciate you and your prayers very much. Bill #6443797

Ellen Hodges September 12, 2008

Beautiful dedication and image, Bill. God bless and keep him and all your family. Sounds like a wonderful man. #6445144

Bill Knaps September 12, 2008

Everyone who knew him loved him Ellen. He was the best singer I have ever known. His son was lead singer with Louisiana Laroux, but sings only gospel now. Thank you Ellen. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6445176

Renata Gusciora September 12, 2008

Wonderful image and dedication...Bill. #6445353

Bill Knaps September 12, 2008

Thank you Renata. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6445388

Karen Bacon September 12, 2008

A beautiful dedication Bill! You have my heartfelt condolences. #6445801

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic September 12, 2008

We feel for you loss Bill, take care my friend, please accept our heartfelt condolences. #6446043

Bill Knaps September 12, 2008

Thank you Karen and Reynaldo. I appreciate you condolences very much. Appreciate you. Bill #6446330

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 12, 2008

Hope you are OK,Bill!!! You & your family are still in my thoughts & prayers!!! #6447060

Bill Knaps September 12, 2008

Thank you Patrick. Cannot believe another will pass here. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6447081

John Connolly September 12, 2008

A very touching dedication Bill! Please accept my heartfelt condolences, the loss of a family member is always a tragic event! #6447179

Bill Knaps September 12, 2008

Thank you John. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6447227

Judi Morrissey September 12, 2008

A loving dedication to your uncle. You have my heartfelt condolences. #6447384

Bill Knaps September 12, 2008

Thank you Judi. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6447389

Phillip R. Connolly September 12, 2008

I send my sincere sympathy Bill and would like like to say you have presented a beautiful tribute with an excellent photo.

Phil #6447470

Bill Knaps September 12, 2008

Thank you Fill. I appreciate your condolences very much. Appreciate you. Bill #6447613

Summer A. Kozisek September 12, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss Bill, this is a beautiful dedication to him. #6448198

Bill Knaps September 12, 2008

Thank you Summer. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6448199

Kristy A. Keene September 12, 2008

My heart goes out to you and your family, Bill. What a lovely dedication to him! #6448267

Bill Knaps September 12, 2008

Thank you Kristy. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6448271

Milan Banik September 13, 2008

my prayer with you and your family. #6448633

Dianna Murphy September 13, 2008

Blessings to you and yours Bill! #6448754

Bill Knaps September 13, 2008

Thank you Milan and Dianna for your condolences and prayers. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6448881

Dawn E. Schubert September 13, 2008

God bless you and your family during this time of grief Bill, what a beautiful piece you have put together here. #6450959

Diane Agar September 15, 2008

What a beautiful dedication to your uncle. My deepest sympathy to you and your family bill. #6456441

Bill Knaps September 15, 2008

Thank you Dawn and Diane for your condolences. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6456476

Amy E. Schneider September 15, 2008

Hi Bill, I am so sorry for your loss and I am touched by the dedication you have so lovingly composed. My stepfather passed away two years ago from gallbladder cancer it is difficult to lose a loved one to such a horrible disease. Take care my friend I am praying for you during this difficult time. Amy #6458945

Bill Knaps September 15, 2008

Thank you Amy. My family and I appreciate you and your prayers very much. Bill #6459021

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 15, 2008

Ohhhh Bill! A beautiful dedication to your Uncle. I'm sure you were more like brothers with that age difference, my daughters are 9 years difference.
Know that your BP friends are lifting you and your family up and that your memories of happiness will come after the initial grief.
I lost my dad and brother to cancer, they smoked heavily and then my mom to cancer, doctor said could be from their smoking.
God Bless You ~ jo ann c.l #6459347

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 15, 2008

Ohhhh Bill! A beautiful dedication to your Uncle. I'm sure you were more like brothers with that age difference, my daughters are 9 years difference.
Know that your BP friends are lifting you and your family up and that your memories of happiness will come after the initial grief.
I lost my dad and brother to cancer, they smoked heavily and then my mom to cancer, doctor said could be from their smoking.
God Bless You ~ jo ann c. #6459350

Bill Knaps September 15, 2008

Thank you Jo Ann. He did not do much suffering Jo Ann, but my cousin is suffering. She has lung cancer, but not from smoking. Neither of them smoked. Bill #6459604

Angela Pound September 15, 2008

My prayers are with you and your family Bill. So sorry to hear this. I lost my husband to lung problems and he was a heavy smoker. Cancer is such a terrible thing. I lost my mom and so many family members already to this disease. God Bless and keep you. #6459697

Bill Knaps September 15, 2008

Thank you Angela. Sorry to hear about your husband and family being lost to cancer. Bless You Angela. Bill #6459713

Avril Young September 15, 2008

A very moving tribute to your uncle...so glad you gave up smoking...my prayers go out to you and your family...God Bless! #6459948

Bill Knaps September 15, 2008

Thank you Avril. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6459958

Pat Gamwell September 15, 2008

Sorry to be so late in sending my prayers, dear friend...just saw this entry. My heart aches for your loss but happy for Uncle Leroy's PROMOTION! "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!" What an exciting promise! When we all meet again, what a day of rejoicing that will be! Wonderful tribute! #6459987

Bill Knaps September 15, 2008

Thank you so much Pat. My exact words at the visitation to some family who may not be believers and some who are. I appreciate you very much Pat. Bill #6459993

April Riggs September 17, 2008

A great tribute! Great work #6466943

Bill Knaps September 17, 2008

Thank You April. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6466988

Joan E. Gerring September 17, 2008

A beautiful tribute! God bless! #6467408

Bill Knaps September 17, 2008

Thank you Joan. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6467570

Dawn M. Schneider September 18, 2008

what a wonderful image and dedication. Im am very sorry for your loss. With family and friends around you his memories will last forever. Your friendship has meant alot to me since meeting you here on BP. Our prayers are with you. #6470250

Bill Knaps September 18, 2008

Bless you Dawn and thank you so much. Your friendship has meant a lot to me too and you have made my head swell so many times with your great comments. Bill #6470890

Donna R. Wageman September 19, 2008

This is truly beautiful!
Just checking in on your gallery.
Oh My, sorry to be so late on condolences.
God Bless You and Yours! #6477637

Bill Knaps September 19, 2008

Thank you Donna and that is quite alright. Appreciate your nice comment and your Blessing. Bill #6477685

Linda D. Lester level-classic September 21, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss! What a beautiful trubute! #6484669

Bill Knaps September 21, 2008

Thank you Linda. I Appreciate you very much. Bill #6485387

Shirley A. Kinney September 21, 2008

Bill, this is a beautiful dedication to your uncle. So sorry for your loss.

HOPE...
Hope is a robin singing on a rainy day,
He knows the sun will shine again
though the skies may now be gray.

Like the robin let us meet sorrow
with a smile.
And soon the sun will shine for us
in just a little while.

#6485581

Bill Knaps September 21, 2008

Thank you Shirley. Appreciate you and your nice comment very much. Bill #6485684

Jeana Clark September 22, 2008


I seem to be quite tardy Bill....my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. This is a wonderful dedication to one that was obviously close to you.....BLESSINGS!!!

~J~ #6487962

Vicki Zoller September 22, 2008

Bill . . .

A beautiful way to acknowledge the life of someone so important to you . . .
Did he grow up in those wonderful bayous'?

I'm sorry for your loss and glad to hear that he inspired you in many ways including quitting smoking . . .

Vicki #6488208

Bill Knaps September 22, 2008

Thank you Jeana and Vicki for your nice comments and your prayers. Vicki my Uncle grew up on the False River in New Roads Louisiana. A very beautiful place with many 200+ year old Southern Live Oak Trees laced with Moss. Bill #6488571

Patricia A. Stalter September 23, 2008

May he rest in Peace! I too gave those bad old cigs the toss. Years ago. I have watched folks die of lung cancer and it is terrible. Regards, Pat #6498585

Bill Knaps September 23, 2008

Thank you Pat. It does feel good to breath again and not cough. Bill #6498701

September 23, 2008

So very sorry, Bill. What a beautiful dedication to your Uncle Leroy. I never tire of your beautiful bayous.
I too quit (40 years ago & have never regretted it). I have a relative who is now in the battle of his life with lung cancer - he was a heavy smoker, and things are not looking very good for him. God bless all who are going through a similar struggle. Take care. #6503069

Bill Knaps September 24, 2008

Thank you Darlene and thanks for your nice comment. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6504242

Corinne M. Thompson December 07, 2008

Very sorry to hear of your loss Bill. This is so creative and such a fabulous dedication! Hugs~ #6864319

Bill Knaps December 07, 2008

Thank you Corinne. Lost a dear cousin the same month. Bill #6864458

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I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.

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