I have taken tens of thousands of photographs in my lifetime.

 

The one you are looking at now is without question my favorite of them all.

 

I have looked at this picture hundreds of times, and goose bumps run down my spine every time I do.

 

The model’s name is Troy.   He was not a professional model, but only a gentle soul who came into the restaurant where I ate often.

 

He previously lived in Beanblossom, Indiana but was forced to move out of state and live with his daughter after his heart-attack.

 

My peace be with you forever, my dear friend, Troy.