Tributes and Stories

I have endless memories with Trishie, and I wanted to share this little story because it makes me smile… Back in the early Deep End days my favorite “flare” were these fluffy poofs on a headband. I had them in a bunch of colors and called them my Fraggle ears. Before Burning Man one year Trishie presented me with this little handmade gift “Fraggle -

I love and miss you so much already, my dear Tricia O'Connor. My heart is broken into a million pieces. You were such a shining light in this world - beautiful, kind, smart and incredibly funny. You had a unique talent of making everyone laugh with your quick wit and could always brighten any room and even the darkest days. We had plans next Saturday

We lost a beautiful bright light, a clear happy person and positive force with a mischievous smile, when we lost Tricia O'Connor. Seeing this outpouring of love and grief, to me it really hammers home how important our community is to us all, how impermanent it can be, and how important it is to not take any of it for granted. This tragedy makes me

You were such an amazing friend! We had so many silly and fun adventures over the past decade. Remember that one time we flew to LA together and you made me laugh so hard, I peed my pants a little?! You were so good at making people laugh and not taking yourself to seriously, and we all loved you for that reason, and so

Sharing this set as it’s a tribute to our amazing Tricia O'Connor. She will always be with us. This set is probably the BEST set I have ever heard. I mean FAWK! Absolutely breaking my heart. I haven’t been able to listen all the way thru as each track brings me to tears and my soul is all turned around. I miss dancing, giggling, going

I first met Tricia over 20 years ago but it’s been the past two years that I’d gotten to see her much more through her many friendships with this community, along with her zest for fun. She always made a point to say hi, give a hug, and make those around her feel seen. She was a class act who will be greatly missed. She

Seeing my friends share Tricia O'Connor memories and remembrance pictures on Facebook brings a tear to my eye. Each image is not just a frozen moment in time but a testament to the beautiful, cherished memories we created with Tricia. It's in these snapshots that I see her infectious smile and feel her warmth. They are a reminder that she's not truly gone; she

Dear Patricia (10-22-23), Thank you for visiting me today. It’s been two weeks since you passed away. The grief has been unbearable at times. I’ve screamed out your name and cried myself to sleep. Our living bond painfully transforms to the ethereal. The reminiscing with friends has been uplifting. The loss of future memories gut wrenching. I guess you heard me and decided to visit. You

It’s hard to let go of such a beautiful soul. Tricia and I would talk about photography, photographers, and the way an image can impact the world: document a birth, raise funds for a worthy project, turn the tide on the support of a war, capture priceless family moments, earn a living with legit clients, and document the sadness of loss. She understood the photographers

You have been and always will be an everlasting positive force in our community. Over the past ten-plus years, I've always appreciated your humor and wit that shined through and added to all the adventures. You will be missed and not forgotten; may you rest in love.