In Memory of "Enigma-Man" by JohnnyM
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Description
Hello everyone:
Today is the last day of my friends life...this makes me sad. :-(
Den Tracy AKA "Enigma-man" choose this day July the 20th 2023 to be his last day on earth due to an illness. Its the same day that the Apollo 11 mission landed on the moon in July 20 of 1969. This day had special significance to him.
I find saying goodbye can at times be the most difficult thing to do. I have been in touch with him and we have talked at length about life and this community we all have had the pleasure to be a part of.
I re-edited a video animation I did for him and if you get a chance to view it, please do so, its in the Studio Max Gallery...its my way of sending him off to the moon with a bang. Den has a great sense of humor and I am certain he would find this animation to his liking.
His family and friends have my sincere condolences!...he will be missed greatly, here at Renderosity!
Please join me in remembering "Enigma-Man"
Take care and be well my friends!
Comments (24)
poser4me Online Now!
That was a great send off, I am sad too. My condolence to his family, and friends. He touched many lives with his humor.
Saby55
Simply gorgeous my friend and fantastic dedication. 😔👍🙋♂️
marini
🧡😢😭
ladylake
What a touching, loving dedication. Condolences to all who will miss him.
(Johnny M: You are a "class act", my friend.)
enigma-man
T-Minus 3 hours 24 minutes and counting. That's all the time I have left. At 1:00 PM CDT the procedure to end my life will begin and will take around seven minutes. I was contacted by M.A.I.D. at 9:30AM to see if I changed my mind. I did not...
Johnny, thank you for the friendship over these past few years Taking the time to do this made we cry. An absolutely beautiful dedication to someone you never met in real life but through the internet. The ocean view is a perfect place to think about life as one listens to sound of the waves against rocks. I wish I was there. Once again, thank you Johnny for this. It means a lot.
Good-bye, everyone. Den Tracy March 9, 1951 - July 20, 2023
eekdog
a relaxing and soothing video for your friend. i seem to fail to understand why he is leaving and why? God Bless Den Tracy.t
OmniFX
Very beautiful dedication. My heart aches for Den and the people left behind. It is a sad day indeed. God Bless!
RodS
As I write this, it is just now 1:00PM CDT. God Bless you, Den, as your final journey begins. It has been a pleasure knowing you, and Coco and Siobahn will continue your legacy here.
This is a wonderful dedication, Johnny, and a perfect sendoff for a courageous friend.
Good Bye, Den. See you on the other side one day.
ShadowsNTime
I was so excited to see you had posted! Then I viewed the videos and read you loving dedication, I am deeply saddened for you...I didn't know this man but my heart breaks for him and you...condolences to you and his family/friends...I lived in Chula Vista and El Cajon, spent time at Ocean Beach and Imperial Beach and those were my 'thinking' places...I'm sure your friend will be with you when you go again...you are a lovely human Johnny!
UteBigSmile
Great Tribute for a fine Artist, his last post and your video made me cry (I only met him a few months ago). May his soul rest in Peace!
virginiese
Great tribute. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. Your words are so moving. May he rets in Peace !
STEVIEUKWONDER
Such a touching sentiment to your friend and for him to respond is so very moving. God bless him!
mifdesign
Amazing tribute for your friend.
anahata.c
very, very moving, Johnny, you picked beautiful footage for the farewell to Den. I read his comment above, I welled up. He was so brave and so caring. I never knew him or saw his work, but I feel blessed to have gotten to know him a little through you and Rod. Your video is so personal, and you let much of it just unfold so the waves could speak volumes. And you let it go until the waves grew and washed over the entire image, as if Den's spirit was in them, saying 'all will be ok, i'm with the waves now (and the light, and the sky, etc.)' Beautifully done. I agree with lynn, you are lovely human being.
Radar_rad-dude
A most gorgeous and splendid send off the Enigma-Man. I love the ocean waves you have captured! I keep re-watching it for the joy it brings to my heart! My wife and I spent a happy weekend in San Diego many years ago now. Brings back fond memories! Thanks for your kindness in remember this fine artist in the beautiful way and for sharing it here with all of us!
starship64
My deepest condolences on the loss of your friend. Thank you for sharing this very powerful tribute.
rayag
Moved to tears ................
KarmaSong
A very poignant tribute to this person and friend with whom you shared the joys and not-so-good times of life. I'm very moved by it too.
tyllo
Great tribute to your friend. I know how it feels. Your animations are top notch! May be you'll make one for me some day in future because after 3 cancers and heart failure I feel like a snail in mud. But I'm still here and happy about it! Sending warm greetings from Sweden to you, my friend! :)
EVargas
From one great artist to another, a beautiful tribute, Johnny! I was taken by surprise. I've been away from galleries recently and I just found out about it.
Den, you were one of the greats! Your success should not be measured by money or fame, as these are shallow goods, but by the impact of your art on people's lives, whose measure comes from the spiritual, the divine, something much greater!
I'm sure many will miss you, not just here but everywhere else you've been. Your art and humor are engraved in my memory, I will never forget the laughs you gave me!
Steff_7
Wonderful tribute and beautiful heart to create this for a special friend.
moogieinspace
words are never enough when someone we love leaves us, much love from my family and me xx❤❤❤
hashdoc
wow, very cool!
karasmic
He will be missed. Although I didn't know him, (who could ever truly know anyone in this silly on-line world ?) his keen imagination, playfulness and humor was always a welcome sight,