Farewell Wendy

Very sadly our community farewelled a lovely person today. She was hugely admired for her courageous fight against breast cancer. Her farewell party (she didn't want a funeral) was a wonderful tribute. Many people wore pink because it was her favourite colour. As she was a primary school teacher there were lots of children there. They were all given pink balloons to release, as were several adults.

The message she wanted conveyed to everyone was to make sure you check, and attend medical checks, for all types of cancer.

It felt a bit macabre getting my camera out but I had wanted to record the balloons being released for her husband and daughter. Unfortunately I didn't get any good shots.

[jackie edwards]

I think they will be very happy with this photo. I think the smile on this gentleman would have made Wendy very happy. Well done.

[Ali P]

Nice shot Nick! A very emotional day but Wendy would have loved it! I think it was just what she planned :)

[julia]

Lovely shot, a very moving time for the community and her family..

[Mary]

My prayers go out to her family during this difficult time! This is a lovely tribute!

[Dianne]

Thanks for sharing with us, what must have been a difficult and emotional day.

[Barb]

Lovely shot to mark a difficult time.

[Sylvia du Toit]

Thanks for sharing. The pink balloons will be remember wit her memories.

[Jane winfrey]

A sad day....my sympathy goes out to all.
This is a very memory capture!

[Sally]

I think you've captured the atmosphere really well - I love the way the pink balloons contrast with the black and white.

[Nitrogene]

This is so sad. Amazing how you caught the heavy feeling in the photo. My condolences, I hope the best for her family. Nice touch the pink balloons as well

[Angela]

Lovely shot of what was obviously a very moving event

[Rachel]

This looks like a good shot to me. A lovely tribute to her, and very sad.

[Gena Pegg]

Oh....such lovely use of SC....nicely captured.

[Rick]

Great capture. Love the color in with the B&W.

[Taffy]

Such a sad day, and how thoughtful of you to try to record the symbols of happiness in her memory.

[Donna]

What a sad day, but beautiful capture. The pink is a lovely touch

[Nick]

@jackies365 @alinz @julzmaioro @marymacaroni @dide @barb_b @sdutoit @janewinfrey @sallya @nitrogene @ditzy @888rachel @eyesmile @rickster549 @taffy @hop2it Thank you all for your kind words - it was an emotional day. I particularly liked how this gentleman was happy to hold a pink balloon with a smile on face - it felt like a real reflection of the whole day.

[Stephanie Swift]

Great capture and use of sc, and a touching narrative too.