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A Dedication To My Cousins I Love So Deeply

© Bill Knaps

A Dedication To My Cousins I Love So Deeply

Uploaded: September 25, 2008

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This is dedicated to my cousins Li'l Simon On The Right Went On To Be With The Lord Four Years Ago. The Next Year His Older Brother Edward Went and Now My Cousin Their Sister Olympe Passed Away Today
Sept. 30, 2008 at 5:30 PM Central time. These are Three more In My Family I Have Great Love For. Bill

Exif: F Number: 4.2, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 625/100000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 180, FocalLength: 29.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

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Susan Weisensel September 25, 2008

Beautiful image and dedications Bill, I sure hope Olympe gets well. #1005205

Bill Knaps September 25, 2008

No way for her Susan. Thanks, Bill #6513206

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic September 25, 2008

Beautiful dedication, Bill. Your cousins are lucky to have a cousin like you! #6513224

Susan Weisensel September 25, 2008

I am so sorry Bill. #6513228

Bill Knaps September 25, 2008

Guess we were blessed with each other Usman. Thank you and thank you Susan I appreciate both of you very much. Bill #6513237

Susan M. Campbell September 25, 2008

It's so hard when our loved ones are ill. I hope Olympe gets better soon so you can show her this wonderful dedication. It sounds like you have a beautiful family. #6513331

Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 25, 2008

So sorry to hear about your cousin Bill, thoughts abd prayers out to you
beautiful capture and dedication! #6513439

Bill Knaps September 25, 2008

Thank you Susan and Nancy. Appreciate you very much and thanks for the prayers. Bill #6513445

Michelle L. Frick September 25, 2008

I'm sorry to hear she is ill and I will pray that she recovers. All my best to you and yours always Bill! This is a beautiful image and dedication. #6513461

Bill Knaps September 25, 2008

Thank you Michelle for your prayers and nice comments. Bill #6513467

Robert R. Goodman September 25, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss,Bill.Beautiful dedication.I know how that feels,my friend.I just received bad news about my brother being very ill and I lost my sister just last summer.Wonderful capture!!!!! #6513482

Renata Gusciora September 25, 2008

Wonderful lighting,composition and beautiful dedication,Bill! #6513493

Vladan D. Djordjevic September 25, 2008

A wonderful image, Bill! #6513509

Bill Knaps September 25, 2008

Sorry to hear that Bobby about your family. All families must go through this. My Cousin Edward, His Sister Olympe Were very close since as far back as we can remember. Li'l Simon was much younger. Olympe has Lung Cancer, but not from smoking. It is from an earlier cancer she had that spread to her lungs. She is not a smoker. Thank you, Renata and Vladan for your nice remarks. I appreciate all of you very much. Bill #6513524

Esther Smith September 25, 2008

A beautiful dedication Bill! Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. #6513575

Bill Knaps September 25, 2008

Thank you Esther. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6513586

Tommy E. Burgess September 25, 2008

Very touching memorial Bill. Beautiful work as always Bill and I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Best wishes. Tommy #6513604

Pat Gamwell September 26, 2008

May the Lord bless and keep you all in His loving arms, Bill! My brother-in-law went 'home' last Friday. Even when our loved ones are older and ready...it's never easy for those of us who remain. Beautiful dedication, my friend. #6514113

Lynn M. Whitt September 26, 2008

Wonderful dedication to your cousins Bill, so sorry for your loss.... #6514187

Robyn A. Terrell September 26, 2008

Beautiful dedication, Bill. Please know that I will be praying for Olympe.
Robyn #6514530

Deb Koskovich September 26, 2008

This is such a beautiful memorial, Bill. Very touching indeed. You and your family are in my prayers. #6514651

Amanda O. Cannon September 26, 2008

Another Beautiful memorial for your family!! Great job! #6515121

Lynne Morris September 26, 2008

What a beautiful capture and memorial Bill, I hope your cousin Olympe pulls through, my thoughts are with you my friend. #6515283

Jeanine M. Bailey September 26, 2008

Beautiful image and dedication. I will be praying for your cousin to be fully restored!!! #6515305

Vitor Dias September 26, 2008

1 hug

rgs Vitor #6515965

Tiia Vissak September 26, 2008

A lovely dedication! #6515990

Dawn M. Schneider September 26, 2008

beautiful image, your family is blessed to have you in their lives bill. #6516057

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe September 26, 2008

God be with Olympe, you and your family, Bill. Sending all our prayers your way.

God bless....Denny #6516259

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe September 26, 2008

A beautiful photo and lovely tributs to your cherished family! My thoughts and prayers are with you and Olympe!

ccc #6516300

Howard A. Wimpee September 26, 2008

Awesome memorial and dedication and couldn't be in a more beautiful place! Hang in there, Howard. #6516374

Jessica Jenney September 26, 2008

Beautiful and moving image and dedication, Bill! My best wishes for Olympe! #6516438

Bill Knaps September 26, 2008

From Tommy Burgess down to Howard Wimpee I have read all your comments and I appreciate them and you very much. Thank you so much. Bill #6516535

Bill Knaps September 26, 2008

Thank you Jessica. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6516730

Bill Knaps September 26, 2008

Thank you Jessica. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6516731

Anita Hogue September 26, 2008

A beautiful dedication,Bill! #6516898

Bill Knaps September 26, 2008

Thank you Anita. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6516976

Colette M. Metcalf September 26, 2008

Beautiful image and wonderful tribute, Bill! #6517060

Janet Daniel September 26, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Bill...! #6517085

Judy A. Lawhon September 26, 2008

Beautiful dedication, Bill....I will certainly be praying for Olympe!!
I know what you mean about cousins...we are having three of my cousins and my only aunt for dinner tomorrow. It will be so good to be with them!! #6517511

Bill Knaps September 26, 2008

Thank you Colette M., Janet D and Judy L. for your compliment on my dedication and your prayers. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6517630

Bill Knaps September 26, 2008

Thank you Colette M., Janet D and Judy L. for your compliment on my dedication and your prayers. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6517659

Bill Knaps September 26, 2008

Thank you Colette M., Janet D and Judy L. for your compliment on my dedication and your prayers. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6517660

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 26, 2008

What a wonderful dedication, Bill!!!!! It's a beautiful image!!!!! ♫ k #6517713

Bill Knaps September 26, 2008

Thank you Kitty. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6517763

Amy E. Schneider September 26, 2008

Hi Bill...your dedications are so sweet and heartfelt it's no wonder they touch so many of us....you are an asset to the BP community and you never fail to encourage us in some way. For that I thank you my friend.

BTW: Your photography's not bad either! (smile)
I love all your bayou images they are beautiful!!!! Great work.

Have a wonderful weekend.
Amy:) #6517766

Joan Powell September 26, 2008

very nice tribute and another wonderful image. #6517786

Bill Knaps September 26, 2008

Thank you Amy and Joan. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6517833

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 26, 2008

A beautiful dedication Bill, I'm so sorry about your cousin! Take care and you will be in my thoughts and prayers! #6518097

Bill Knaps September 26, 2008

Thank you Donna. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6518130

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 26, 2008

beautiful dedication and image Bill... #6518281

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 27, 2008

Another beautiful image here Bill & a lovely dedication to your loved ones!!! You are all in my thoughts & prayers!!! #6519588

Jennifer L. Taranto September 27, 2008

what a wonderful dedication you've given them here!!

Positive, healing energy for your cousin Olympe - she's in my thoughts ... #6519692

Shannon D. Miller September 27, 2008

The biggest of hearts Bill! What a beautiful dedication! Your cousin is in my thoughts and prayers. Have a wonderful weekend! Shannon~ #6519943

Margaret R. Barry September 27, 2008

Beautiful dedication, Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. #6519957

Bill Knaps September 27, 2008

Thank you Stefania, Patrick, Jennifer T., Shannon M. and Margaret B. for your Kind Words, Thoughts and Prayers. I apprecaite all of you very much. Bill #6520152

Lorna Shutter September 27, 2008

Oh Bill, I'm so sorry to hear that your family is going through such a rough time right now! It breaks my heart! I know how difficult it is to lose someone you love and you've had to face this several times with your cousins! This is another very beautiful image and dedication that you've created here! What a great expression of your deep love for them! Once again, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care, my friend. #6521470

Bill Knaps September 27, 2008

Thank you Lorna. I appreciate your kind words and your prayers. Bill #6521901

Max Aureli September 28, 2008

Beautiful dedication, Bill.

Max. #6523217

Bill Knaps September 28, 2008

Thank you Max. Bill #6523239

MELODIE C. ROBERTS September 28, 2008

A wonderful Tribute from a Wonderful Man
My Thoughts and Prayers are with You and Yours Bill #6523270

Melissa G. Meiselman September 28, 2008

Wonderful tribute to your cousins and great photo, Bill!! #6523578

Carol Sawyer September 28, 2008

I am soo sorry to hear Bill!! beautiful tribute, My prayers are with you and your family!!! #6523914

Rhonda Burger September 28, 2008

What a great dedication Bill. I pray your cousin that is ill will get better.
Lovely picture too. Rhonda #6524210

Sue Marshall September 28, 2008

A beautiful dedication Bill my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. #6524318

Janet McNeil level-classic September 28, 2008

Beautiful dedication and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. #6524327

Christie R. Bielss September 28, 2008

A beautiful dedication, Bill. You and your family are in my prayers. #6524411

Bill Knaps September 28, 2008

Wish I could send all of you a group e-mail to let you know what is going on. I did not expect it, but my cousin is still on life support for now. It is up to her children when she will be taken off unless she request it. Thank all of you so very much for your kind words and your prayers. I appreciate Both very much. If you don't believe in prayer I understand and accept that, but thank you for your kind words. You are all special to me and I appreciate each and every one of you very much. Your Friend, Bill #6525269

Peggy J. Maguire September 28, 2008

Beautiful tribute Bill. Family is what it's all about.....Peggy #6525329

Linda A. Braddock September 28, 2008

Bill, I am so sorry to hear about your cousin, my thoughts are with you. My mom is in the hospital now, she has alzheimer's, Pheumonia and conjestive heart failure, so I know a little of what you are feeling. I love your tribute to your cousins, they would be so proud to know that you did this beautiful dedication in memory of them.
I wish you and your family all the best. Linda #6525383

Amber J. Skene September 28, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about your cousin Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. A wonderful dedication Bill. Beautiful capture and beautifully put together. #6525618

Bill Knaps September 28, 2008

Thank you Peggy for your kind words and yes family is what it is all about. Thank you linda for your kind words. I am sorry to hear about your Mom being so sick. Thank you Amber for your kind words and your prayers. I appreciate all of you so very very much. Bill #6525660

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic September 28, 2008

Bill, lovely dedication for your cousins, and for your cousin Olympe I pray that she gets well soon. Take care my friend...Rey Reyes #6525869

Bill Knaps September 28, 2008

Thank you Reynaldo. Appreciate your kind words and your prayers. I apprecaite you very much. Bill #6525873

Ellen Hodges September 28, 2008

Beautiful dedication to lovely people. Will keep you and your family in my prayers, Bill. Lovely capture. If you have a chance bring it to the hospital. Heard that it's a good thing to bring pictures of the people when they were well and the staff can connect even more to the patient. God bless and keep you all. #6525909

Bill Knaps September 28, 2008

Thank you Ellen for your kind words and prayers. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6525934

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict September 28, 2008

Great image and dedication, Bill.

Dominick #6526005

Sheila D. Robertson September 28, 2008

Bill beautiful and wonderful of you to do the dedication. #6526082

Bill Knaps September 28, 2008

Thank you Dominick and Sheila for your kind words. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6526084

Kathy Cline September 29, 2008

Good Morning Bill, What a wonderful and creative image you made!! Its wonderful that you have so many photo friends that love you and your photograpy and send such kind and loving thoughts. Im sending you a thought to celebrate the memories of your wonderful family. How blessed you are to have had such a large family. Im from a small family and wished I had what you have even for a short time. I will pray for Olympe! Kathy #6527740

Gail R. Schuett September 29, 2008

Bill,your family is very blessed to have someone like yourself that is very thoughtful kind and tender.
The way you express your feelings thru your photo's are very touching and well done...your in my prayers.Gail :) #6527889

Kimi A. Phillips September 29, 2008

Hugs, thoughts, and prayers with you always, dear Bill. A lovely image! #6527898

Dianna Murphy September 29, 2008

What a loving and thoughtful man you are Bill. Lovely dedication. all the best to you. Dianna #6528194

Kara L. Hendricks September 29, 2008

This is so beautiful and sad all at once Bill.. Wonderful tribute to your loved ones... #6528307

Dolly L. Davis September 29, 2008

Lovely dedicate to your loved ones, Bill. Beautiful! You are in my prayers along with your cousin and family! #6528614

Carla Metzler September 29, 2008

Beautiful dedication, Bill. Keeping you in my prayers. #6528752

Bill Knaps September 29, 2008

Thank you Kathy C, Gail S, Kimi, Dianna M, Kara H, Dolly D and Carla for your kind words and for they prayers from those of you who pray. I appreciate all of you very very much. Bill #6528811

Cassie L. Woodlee September 29, 2008

Bill, beautiful dedication and you and your family are in my prayers my friend!!! #6529016

Bill Knaps September 29, 2008

Thank you Cass. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6529078

Claudia Kuhn level-classic September 29, 2008

Lovely image and dedication to all of your beloved cousins. #6529817

Bill Knaps September 29, 2008

Thank you Claudia. Appreciate your kind words and I appreciate you very much. Bill #6530071

September 30, 2008

Beautiful dedication Bill. You and yours are in my prays. Hope Olypme starts getting stonger. #6532947

Bill Knaps September 30, 2008

Thank you for your nice comment and your prayers Janet. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6534401

Colleen Farrell September 30, 2008

What a beautiful image and dedication, Bill! I am so sorry for your loss. I do feel that your dear cousins are still with you in spirit, and smiling down on your wonderful artwork. How lovely that you've placed their images in a setting as beautiful as your beloved bayous. Take care, my friend!! #6535832

Avril Young September 30, 2008

I am so sorry Bill for your loss...this is a beautiful dedication...my prayers go out to you and your family...today I heard of the death of a very dear friend, who died on a walk in my home country South Africa today...so I feel your pain...
love the way you put their faces in that beautiful Bayou... #6535884

Bill Knaps October 01, 2008

Thank you Colleen and Avril for your kind words and your prayers. You will be in my prayers Avril. I appreciate all of you so very very much. Bill #6537262

Karen Bacon October 01, 2008

A very touching and beautiful dedication Bill.I am deeply sorry for your loss,take care.Karen #6538938

Bill Knaps October 01, 2008

Thank you Karen. I appreciate your kind words. Bill #6539001

April Riggs October 01, 2008

Bill- sorry for your loss, this is a beautiful memorial for your family members. May God bless you at this time. #6539575

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 01, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss,Bill.Beautiful dedication.I know how that feels,my friend. And such a beautiful image to place them, much prettier than a tombstone could ever be and the most special place is in your heart

jo ann c. #6539586

Bill Knaps October 01, 2008

Thank you Jo Ann. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6539807

Bill Knaps October 01, 2008

Thank you April. I apprecaite you very much. God Bless You. Bill #6539813

Michael Umbreit October 01, 2008

Bill - This is a very special tribute! Best wishes to you and your family! Take care my friend! - Mike #6540729

Bill Knaps October 01, 2008

Thank you Mike. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6540741

Phillip R. Connolly October 02, 2008

You have had a rough time of late Bill. Your tributes are so well presented! My sympathies go with you and your family members.

Phil #6541909

Bill Knaps October 02, 2008

Thank you Phil. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6542364

October 02, 2008

Sorry to hear of your recent loss Bill. your Cousins would be proud of this picture.

Gene G. #6542423

Bill Knaps October 02, 2008

Thank you Gene. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6542433

Vicki Zoller October 02, 2008

Bill . . .

You've had so many losses lately . . . but your tributes to them are beautiful against the bayou backgrounds . . .

I love to pop into your gallery once in awhile just to smell the south . . . really, I look at your shots and I can smell that warm, sweet, humid air . . . I appreciate that so much. I am headed back to NC in May for another visit to my family. It's not soon enough!

Vicki #6543145

October 02, 2008

Bill I am so sorry to hear of you loss. What a beautiful tribute. My heart goes out to you. You are in my prayers. #6543730

Nadine A. Lewis October 02, 2008

So sorry for you loss, Bill. I will keep you and yours in my prayers. Wonderful image and dedication. <>< #6544065

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic October 02, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss, Bill. Praying for you and your family. This is such a touching dedication and a beautiful capture! They would be proud! Laura #6545887

Jennifer L. Alder October 03, 2008

Bill, I am so sorry for recent loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers- this is a wonderful dedication. #6546154

Melissa Olsen October 03, 2008

Bill I too am sorry for your lost. Beautiful dedication to your loved ones! #6548511

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 03, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss, Bill....God bless! Wonderful image! #6549482

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 03, 2008

Hope all is wee, Bill, & have a nice weekend!!! #6550155

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic October 05, 2008

Bill.

Sorry for your loss, y just loss my litllel girl on the 28 of this month and there are no words to spress the emptines in my haert.

Ysa

Nice photo and dedication #6555707

Bill Knaps October 06, 2008

Thank all of you for your kind words and your prayers. Ysa I am so sorry to learn of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless, Bill #6559221

Ellen Hodges October 06, 2008

Hope all is well with you, Bill! This image is especially nice now!!! #6559238

Bill Knaps October 06, 2008

Doing OK Ellen. Returned home yesterday evening. Appreciate you very much Ellen. Bill #6560604

Jeana Clark October 06, 2008


I'm so late in extending my condolences to you Bill... The loss of loved ones is forever hard on us. I pray for you and your family to someday find peace.
This is a beautiful dedication....
BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOURS!!

~J~ #6562069

Bill Knaps October 06, 2008

Quite alright Jeana. Mean the same the next day or the next month or year. Appreciate you very much. Blessings to you and Yours Jeana. Bill #6562166

Christine Walder October 07, 2008

Great dedication to those who have gone before us. Sorry for your loss.
Beautiful image Bill. #6565539

Bill Knaps October 07, 2008

Thank you Christine. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6565681

Sandy Powers October 10, 2008

Bill! How sad that you have had to deal with such loss in such a short period of time. I'm happy for your loved ones being with the Lord, but it hurts so much to be separated from them while we wait for our turn, doesn't it!

Thank you for your tribute to them!
#6582939

Bill Knaps October 10, 2008

And Thank you Sandy for your kind words. Appreciate you very much. God Bless you. Bill #6582958

Amber Kennedy October 11, 2008

awww, I always love your dedications.So deep and real.Life the way it is here on earth is so precious a gift.So happy to see you cherish it...I know I'll see you in heaven one day...be blessed! #6586007

Bill Knaps October 11, 2008

Amen to that Amber. Appreciate you very much. Bill <>< #6586012

October 22, 2008

A beautiful dedication to cherished family members. I am sure they know how much you LOVE them... your tenderness shows in your work and words. Take care. Deep Peace to you - for you know this is only temporary, until our Work on Earth is done. #6641128

Bill Knaps October 22, 2008

I know Darlene and Thank you. Bill #6641158

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