I was sad to hear today that Jeopardy host Alex Tribek had died from Pancreatic Cancer. He resolved to work as long as possible, Even with chemo treatments and pain, he worked until two weeks ago. Unlike the butterfly in the pictures, he did not show his battle scars. He carried on until the end and never gave up. An example for all of us.
Battle scars showing
Butterfly never gives up
We miss you, Alex
I saw this beautiful creature on my butterfly bush a couple of years ago. It has much of it tails shredded and missing. It seemed unphased as it flitted from flower to flower drawing strength. Even with all its damage, its true colors still came through. These photos seemed to fit so well with the passing of Alex Trebek.
Photos: Dwight L. Roth
Jeapordy was one of my favourite programs growing up…a sea of knowledge! Alex Trebek was a brilliant host… May his soul rest in peace… Beautiful pictures as always, Dwight. Stay blessed. ❤️💐
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Thank you Diana. Mine as well. Watched it every evening if I was at home.
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A lovely tribute, Dwight! The butterfly is inspiring. ❤
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Thank you. Yes, I agree. I love the butterfly!
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What a lovely tribute to Alex Tribeck. I was saddened to hear of his passing. I’ve never seen a butterfly with that kind of damage to its wings.
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It must have had a really hard summer!
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I would expect so, yes. I was surprised to hear that he was taping a show only two weeks before he died.
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Thank you Liz. He was a one of a kind!
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a fitting tribute to a man you obviously admired!
Those butterfly shots are more stunning coz of it’s injuries … if only we could all be like that 🙂
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Yes, I was shocked to see how much damage it had and still working away on the flowers! Thanks Kate!
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oh to be like that!
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Yes!
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Yeah, wow. Such a fitting metaphor. Alex and Pat were a big part of my childhood.
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Thank you so much! The sad part of growing older is seeing peers pass on!
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I love that you honoured his memory with such a beautiful haiku and photography. May he rest in peace _/\_ _/\_
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Thank you Jay! He was a great person.
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Lovely Tribute. May he Rest In Peace.
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Thank you!
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A lovely tribute, Dwight! Nice photos of that poor butterfly.
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Those were my thoughts as well!
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Doing what he loved to the parting moment is a wonderful thing!
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A lovely tribute, Dwight.🙏
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Thanks Jeff!
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Beautiful parellels here with your pictrure and losing Alex Trebek Dwight! We had lunch with my dad today and he was so sad as he has watched him every night for years. What a great tribute to him that you have shared. ❤️ Cindy
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A lovely Tribute Dwight.. well done..😊
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Thank you Ivor. That butterfly has been through the war!
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You have a very good eye, Dwight
And a beautiful mind
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Thank you Ben!
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R,I.P. Alex!
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Very beautiful
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Thank you very much!
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Most welcome🙏🏻
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A beautiful tribute, Dwight! He will be missed!
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Yes he will… very much!
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A perfect tribute Dwight – for Trebek and all cancer patients who keep on battling! ❤
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Thank you very much!
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