Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Photography

Biophilic

(6,525 posts) Sat Jan 18, 2025, 04:36 PM Jan 2025

75

I heard from George McGovern.

I had left him an email note several months ago. He said to pass the information on to everyone else. He has contracted Parkinson Syndrome. He said he and his wife were adjusting but it isn’t easy.
I miss his photographs both the sunsets, but also the ones around his ranch. Sigh.

17 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I heard from George McGovern. (Original Post) Biophilic Jan 2025 OP

And the pictures of his dog...think the name is Shadow. MiHale Jan 2025 #1

I miss him very much. I loved his sunset photos, brer cat Jan 2025 #2

I'm so sorry to hear George is ill! SheltieLover Jan 2025 #3

Sorry to read he has been diagnosed with that ailment. sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #4

... Drum Jan 2025 #5

eek. thanks for update AllaN01Bear Jan 2025 #6

Thanks for letting us know. Grumpy Old Guy Jan 2025 #7

We miss you and your beautiful photos, George. Nt spooky3 Jan 2025 #8

What could have been. Sad for the path we have gone. Glad you keep in touch and reached out. Evolve Dammit Jan 2025 #9

That sucks lonely bird Jan 2025 #10

How sad for him and his wife. To face such a thing at the end of life is just awful. CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2025 #11

I'm sorry to hear that sad news. Alliepoo Jan 2025 #12

Me too. Bluethroughu Jan 2025 #13

Thank you so much for letting us know. Sending livetohike Jan 2025 #14

Thank you for letting us know, Biophillic. sheshe2 Jan 2025 #15

I definitely will. Hopefully, it won't be months before he gets back on DU. Biophilic Jan 2025 #16

Yes, please convey our love and best wishes. usonian Jan 2025 #17

MiHale

(12,934 posts)

1. And the pictures of his dog...think the name is Shadow.

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 05:18 PM

Jan 2025

Thanks for the update.

brer cat

(27,539 posts)

2. I miss him very much. I loved his sunset photos,

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 05:18 PM

Jan 2025

along with Shadow and KC. My father had Parkinson's and I know how brutal and sad the progression is. I hate that he and his wife are going though that painful ordeal.

SheltieLover

(79,813 posts)

3. I'm so sorry to hear George is ill!

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 05:26 PM

Jan 2025

I loved seeing pictures of those gorgeous sunsets, their beautiful property, and his hooved and 4-footed fur kids.

TY for sharing with us. Healing vibes on the way to he and his Mrs.

sinkingfeeling

(57,734 posts)

4. Sorry to read he has been diagnosed with that ailment.

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 05:44 PM

Jan 2025

Drum

(10,636 posts)

5. ...

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 05:46 PM

Jan 2025

AllaN01Bear

(29,259 posts)

6. eek. thanks for update

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 06:07 PM

Jan 2025

Grumpy Old Guy

(4,293 posts)

7. Thanks for letting us know.

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 06:10 PM

Jan 2025

George is a good guy. I'm sorry he's going through this.

spooky3

(38,554 posts)

8. We miss you and your beautiful photos, George. Nt

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 06:31 PM

Jan 2025

Evolve Dammit

(21,747 posts)

9. What could have been. Sad for the path we have gone. Glad you keep in touch and reached out.

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 06:33 PM

Jan 2025

lonely bird

(2,899 posts)

10. That sucks

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 06:37 PM

Jan 2025

The wife of one of my best friends has Parkinson’s. She has some dementia from it and also has recently developed balance issues.

Peace to George and his family.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,591 posts)

11. How sad for him and his wife. To face such a thing at the end of life is just awful.

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 06:47 PM

Jan 2025

Alliepoo

(2,822 posts)

12. I'm sorry to hear that sad news.

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 06:57 PM

Jan 2025

His pictures were so enjoyable. Sending good thoughts to him and his wife as they travel this path.

Bluethroughu

(7,215 posts)

13. Me too.

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 07:26 PM

Jan 2025

I hope he only has to make minor adjustments and can return.

livetohike

(24,222 posts)

14. Thank you so much for letting us know. Sending

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 07:28 PM

Jan 2025

hugs to George and his wife. Please tell him that he is missed .

sheshe2

(97,256 posts)

15. Thank you for letting us know, Biophillic.

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 07:53 PM

Jan 2025

When you are in touch with George again, let him know we are thinking of him.

Biophilic

(6,525 posts)

16. I definitely will. Hopefully, it won't be months before he gets back on DU.

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #15)

Sat Jan 18, 2025, 08:19 PM

Jan 2025

It would be great for him to see all the support here for him and his wife. He touched a lot of people.

usonian

(24,907 posts)

17. Yes, please convey our love and best wishes.

Reply to Biophilic (Original post)

Sun Jan 19, 2025, 01:28 AM

Jan 2025

Even over a short time, I/we got to know him as a warm-hearted, talented, and generous person.

Reply to this discussion

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Photography»I heard from George McGov...