15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Saying goodbye

Diana Shepard tries to comfort Kathleen who she starts to break down: The BiPAP breathing machine makes a continuous beeping noise as Andrew slips in and out of consciousness on Aug. 22, 2016. In February of 2014, Andrew Leclaire, 56, was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2016
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Brattleboro, Vermont, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D600
Copyright: © Kristopher Radder