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Originally Posted by TroutDude
Hello, I am the woman who was TroutDude's life partner for the past few years. I want to let the people here who knew him know that TroutDude died last month at home after a long illness. His sons and I were at home with him, and he drew his last breath quietly and peacefully in his sleep.
He spoke of once having had a very vivid dream of fishing in the most beautiful place along a clear stream, and ever after, he believed that he would see that place again in the next life. He loved nature and all of its features and creatures and felt a kinship with all creation, and so we like to think that his spirit made its way to the place alongside that stream where he'd found such peace and beauty in his dream.
TroutDude thought of the Great Blue Heron as his totem or spirit animal because one always seemed to appear at significant times throughout his life. Should the heron cross your path, give it a wave. It might be an old friend saying hello.
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When I read your post title, I thought it might mean more than the superficial. So I came back and I noticed the black letters that signify an Eternal Member, and another who has left this group.
What a beautiful Tribute you wrote. TroutDude will be greatly missed by many here.
I will keep an eye out for a Blue Heron and wave when I see one.
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