Last portrait of my father

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

One of the last requests my father made of me was to drive him and mom on a road trip to Yellowstone Park- he wanted to see Old Faithful before he passed on, and as I was not working at the time we all decided to take advantage of it and simply go.

This picture was taken at a tourist stop somewhere along the route (I have no memory of where it was)- the figure in the background was named the Booming Prairie Chicken. I snapped a few poses of father in front of it. As fate would have it this was the last clear picture I ever took of him. My mother passed the following year, and although father lasted another four years I had moved on to Texas, and I never had the opportunity to go back home to see him again.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. My dear Prisoner_Number_Six ...

What a great shot that is of your dad...

Even though he's using a cane, his dignity and strength just shine out of him...

I think you love him still...

As he did you...

Just a beautiful picture, sweetie...

Thank you for sharing it tonight...:hug:

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

4. He'd had a stroke by then and had difficulty walking.

Then again, I've been known to use a cane from time to time myself.

[Aristus]

2. He looks terrific.

Great photo. Thanks for sharing, #6. :-)

[fizzgig]

3. thank you for sharing this

it's a wonderful pic

[Suich]

5. What a terrific picture!

Thanks for posting it!

:)

[liberaltrucker]

6. Great pic. Thanks for posting

Did he get to see OF?

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

7. Oh, yeah!

I have some shots of it- I'd scan and post 'em but there must be a blue billion shots of it online already.

[liberaltrucker]

8. Good. may he RIP

:hug:

[MonkeyFunk]

9. Wow...

what a beautiful keepsake. He was having fun.

[Skittles]

10. he kept his looks

yes INDEED

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

11. Day kick

:thumbsup:

[applegrove]

12. Sorry he was so far away from you. Great pic. What a handsome fella.