Tony A. Patterson

Director of Justice Services; Photographer; Pastor

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

He said goodbye to his best friend the same way they had spent so many years together, riding the waves side by side.

In August 2026, Costa Rican surf instructor Diego Jiménez gave his beloved dog Thai one final trip to the ocean after 16 years together.

Thai had been battling cancer, and when the time came to say goodbye, Diego carried him onto a surfboard, scattered flower petals around him, and let the waves become their final shared place.

Diego later wrote, “See you soon… we will always feel each other, in every wave, in every sunset, always in the sea.”

Their farewell touched millions online because it was more than a goodbye. It was one last moment in the place where so many of their happiest memories had been made.

Sixteen years of friendship, one final wave, and a love the ocean could never wash away.

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I just entered to win tickets to see @celinedion from @1075theriver! https://t.co/GamVjaR9QF

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New endeavor: online live photography instruction for beginners: https://t.co/XEmnrBet5N

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Pentax K-5 + Pentax 50mm f/1.8 + Close Up Filter
Detail shot of an old railroad lamp. Love the craftsmanship!
@PENTAXIAN #PENTAX

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@voigtlander1756 Do you have room for official Voigtlander photogs? Would LOVE to give it a go if you do or decide to go that route. Loving my Bessa T and matching Voigt 15/35 lenses! Some samples:

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Loving the Bessa T and 15mm Voigtlander lens combo :) @voigtlander1756 ...ever think of bringing some brand ambassadors on board? Let's do it! #TeamVoigt -has a nice ring to it ;)

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Leica M2 + Voigtlander 15 mm + Ilford FP4
Kentucky Kingdom with the kidds
@leica_camera @voigtlander1756 @ILFORDPhoto #filmsnotdead

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The Parthenon, Nashville TN
Leica M2 + Voigtlander 15mm & 35mm & Summicron 50mm + Ilford FP4
@leica_camera @ILFORDPhoto @voigtlander1756 #film @FilmsnotDead @film_shooters @ParthenonAtTN

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Vans Warped Tour - Nashville, TN 2018
Leica M2 + Voigtlander 15mm + Kodak Tri-X film
So long my friend...one incredible tour that is no more :)
@VansWarpedTour @Kodak @leica_camera

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I just entered to win 4-day passes to @bonnaroo https://t.co/LpL4LQR8bg

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Fuji X, Franklin TN
@FujifilmUS @FujifilmX_US @visitfranklin @FranklinTheatr

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"Double Z" captured on Fuji X. @FujifilmUS @FujifilmX_US @fujixpassion @_fujilove_

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Marathon Motor Works, Nashville TN
Fuji X-E1
@FujifilmX_US @FujifilmUS @_fujilove_ @NashvilleScene @visitmusiccity

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Fuji X-E1 + Fujinar 28mm f/2.8
@FujifilmX_US @FujifilmUS @fujixpassion