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17-JUL-2007

7/18/08- Raymond

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Raymond, 54, is a hospice patient of mine who is dying from lung cancer.
His wife was killed in hurricane Katrina.
He wanted to help people somehow and donated his ponytail to "Locks of Love".
They take the hair to use in making wigs for children undergoing chemotherapy.
Mt. Mesa, California

Nikon D300
1/80s f/3.8 at 25.0mm iso640 full exif

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1moremile25-Sep-2008 23:08
Very touching photo. Great smile and heart.
Jen Bixler25-Jul-2008 16:56
I had to come back and see his smile one more time...
God Speed, Raymond.
Bill Warren20-Jul-2008 19:34
To give; to smile: Is there a better way to beat death. Big vote
Dan Chusid18-Jul-2008 16:27
Amazing photo Doug.
Tragic story but nice that it has a happy middle.
Bryan Murahashi18-Jul-2008 15:02
A very nice smile for this moment in Giving.
Jen Bixler18-Jul-2008 14:45
Gave me chills. Sorry for Raymond's tragic loss and God Speed to him.
I have been trying to talk Bug into doing the "Locks of Love" too.
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