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So I failed...

Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:29 pm
by TomFurman
People have come to me for advice. I think I get my point across. I'm empathetic, but hardcore.

Presscott McDonald was a friend who took photos and participated in projects with many artists.
People use the term, "World Class" loosely. Presscott was a prodigy. A protege' of Annie Leibowitz.

He did major magazine covers and celebrities including Kimora Lee Simmons.

Presscott was a friend, a gentleman and a powerful human.

We talked of food addiction,.. general addiction and decision making. I told him if he continued on his path, he would 'check out'. His excessive habits were scary.

He had a little girl who was the light of his life. He went through a recent separation. Lots of stress.

I saw that he was doing photos of Usain Bolt.. He was amazing.

We lost him. Blackout, numb left arm, paramedics,... joking till the end... I miss you. I should have done better.

http://presscottmcdonald.viewbook.com/

Re: So I failed...

Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:47 pm
by seeahill
You did what you could, Tom. The rest was up to him. You know that.

Sorry for the loss of your friend.

Re: So I failed...

Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:17 am
by Fat Cat
Sorry for your friend, we all die sometime.

Re: So I failed...

Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:07 am
by Blaidd Drwg
Fantastic portfolio.

Sorry about his passing.

Re: So I failed...

Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:11 am
by Mickey O'neil
Awesome photography. He was very talented. My condolences, Tom. It wasn't your fault at all.

Re: So I failed...

Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:29 am
by Crust Bucket
Not your fault. My condolences.

Re: So I failed...

Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:58 am
by Swamp Fox
A painful loss Tom, but you can't hold yourself responsible for the decisions that another adult makes concerning their life.

My condolences Bro.

Re: So I failed...

Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 2:00 am
by beefheart
I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.

Re: So I failed...

Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 2:21 am
by Turdacious
Damn. Sorry about your loss Tom.

Re: So I failed...

Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 2:26 am
by Holland Oates
You did all you could. Sorry for your loss.

Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 2:27 am
by Shafpocalypse Now
Indeed. Condolences

Re: So I failed...

Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 2:33 am
by DrDonkeyLove
You didn't fail. You warned him, but death took him before he chose to heed your warning.
RIP and condolences for the loss of your friend.

Re: So I failed...

Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 2:49 am
by johno
My condolences, Tom. You were probably one of the few who gave him the straight story. You threw him the life preserver but he didn't take it.

Beautiful photos. RIP, Presscott.

Re: So I failed...

Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:49 am
by Bob Wildes
Sorry for your loss Tom.

I think genetics trump life style in the great majority of cases.

Re: So I failed...

Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:15 pm
by powerlifter54
You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him think.

Sorry about your friend.

Re: So I failed...

Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:28 pm
by nafod
You didn't fail, shipmate. You gave him your best counsel, and so he made informed choices. Sorry for your loss.