Michael R. Hojohn

I went to Navy Corpsman School in San Diego CA with Michael. We hit it off so well. I love in Southern California and had no idea he would spend time in Palm Springs. Michael was an awesome man.

I met Mike only once, in the summer of 2021-ten months ago. Our hosts at Canada Lake introduced us to him during a walk, then spent some time visiting with him while he gave us an in-depth tour of his "enchanted garden." Moved by his patience, humor, and pride in all his creations, I asked if I could make some photographs of him. His teasing was part of the experience, and then ... this portrait of Mike-a vision of some other, even more wonderful, garden.

I was shocked and saddened to learn of this sudden loss, and extend condolences to all his family and many friends.

His happiness came up out of the earth and flowered everywhere. I believe he is at peace in that visionary garden.