tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post4472619509703936655..comments2024-03-23T01:22:34.629+01:00Comments on The Provence Post: Antoine Godard: Sept. 6, 1967 - Oct. 11, 2010Julie Mautnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600036888193273854noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-67757625274629723062018-06-17T20:32:11.424+02:002018-06-17T20:32:11.424+02:00Julie?....I just read this for the first time. Wh...Julie?....I just read this for the first time. What a genuinely moving, beautiful tribute to a friend. Suffice it to say that, sitting here on a remote horse farm in North Carolina, your tribute made me (like another of your readers) begin crying a bit.......it was that beautiful. Thank you, David Terrydavid terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13042321923251448237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-68547323743443266022010-11-01T18:13:18.015+01:002010-11-01T18:13:18.015+01:00Alain Giraud photographe
I met Anthone in Ateliers...Alain Giraud photographe<br />I met Anthone in Ateliers de l'image, while the hotel was still under construction, thanks to an ICP photo workshop animated by Lucien Clergue and Teresa Engle my best friend.<br />I keep good memories and I was excited that a man as nice and welcoming him go so young. I have a thought for his wife and children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-35636077647229684592010-10-25T11:57:55.542+02:002010-10-25T11:57:55.542+02:00Julie thank you for this tibute.
My brother's ...Julie thank you for this tibute.<br />My brother's death change my own world. I am happy every time someone shows his affection for my old enemy. I loved him. I'll try to be a good uncle for Simon and Valentin.<br />Regards,<br />Jérômejerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17257575032284189151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-11018723262983131832010-10-25T11:57:15.070+02:002010-10-25T11:57:15.070+02:00Julie thank you for this tibute.
My brother's ...Julie thank you for this tibute.<br />My brother's death change my own world. I am happy every time someone shows his affection for my old enemy. I loved him. I'll try to be a good uncle for Simon and Valentin.<br />Regards,<br />Jérômejerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17257575032284189151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-10001351891945897052010-10-22T21:01:24.292+02:002010-10-22T21:01:24.292+02:00I'm sorry because my english is not fluent eno...I'm sorry because my english is not fluent enoug to say what I wanted to say about Antoine and Nathalie.<br />I met Antoine when he was quite young through his family and his sisters. And we went to Mauritania together (twinning travel). He was eighten years old (or nineteen)very childishly energetic and sure of himself. It was not easy to organize something with him. <br />But his incredible charm could triumph over each problem.<br /> <br />We met also in St Rémy, me deaply absorbed in broadcasting in Arles and we spent a few hours sharing our passions and plans in their so nice hotel with Nathalie from who i discovered the gentleness<br /><br />And we met again two weaks ago on Facebook, happy to share a few words and then the words of Valentin, his son, so sudden, so hard.<br /><br />Julie, your text is beautifull and touching and I recognize Antoine and his family. We share this loss all around the world. His interest in humanity can be the better memory that we will keep.<br /><br />Thank you !Moniquehttp://pleine-lune.over-blog.fr/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-79451106640019609782010-10-22T10:50:32.850+02:002010-10-22T10:50:32.850+02:00So sorry to hear about your dear friend and thanks...So sorry to hear about your dear friend and thanks for sharing his beautiful story with us.Tuulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16009556351663076740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-31471384339255479112010-10-19T01:34:00.524+02:002010-10-19T01:34:00.524+02:00Your words so softly spoken instill such a great b...Your words so softly spoken instill such a great brief insight to this man and his life.Scott Blackerbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10370557165176592278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-55111507714331366682010-10-19T00:10:17.595+02:002010-10-19T00:10:17.595+02:00Dear Julie,
Please give our thoughts and prayers t...Dear Julie,<br />Please give our thoughts and prayers to Nathalie and to Antoine's two children. He sounds like a wonderful being who will be missed.I love the fact that they seemed to follow their hearts and it is obvious that they caught you up in their love and generosity...<br />Maryanne xoBeadboard UpCountryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021853986081835613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-2839453456694651342010-10-16T00:24:16.386+02:002010-10-16T00:24:16.386+02:00Julie, what a wonderful eulogy for your friend.
I ...Julie, what a wonderful eulogy for your friend.<br />I remember some years ago scouting out for a hotel to stay at in St Rémy, and "Hotel Les Ateliers de l’Image" was the one I had my eye on. We ended up staying in Aix after all, but the "Les Ateliers" had caught my eye; it looked smashing.<br />Take care,<br />MichaelMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933395486332411202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-46453972444829727782010-10-15T22:36:37.396+02:002010-10-15T22:36:37.396+02:00I loved the Atelier des images and the wonderful s...I loved the Atelier des images and the wonderful spirit full of peace and beauty Antoine (and Nathalie) put in it.<br />He was such a good person...<br /><br />RIP, AntoineHélènenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-37157016873875278962010-10-15T17:51:05.231+02:002010-10-15T17:51:05.231+02:00i don't know this lovely man, but it still mad...i don't know this lovely man, but it still made me cry.<br />all my warmest sympathy to the family.<br />love<br />irina brookirina brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02922686879197717821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-55827210028939855932010-10-15T05:13:39.555+02:002010-10-15T05:13:39.555+02:00Julie, I remember staying at Antoine and Natalie&#...Julie, I remember staying at Antoine and Natalie's new photography hotel in St. Remy with you (Hi to Phillippe who was there!). It was beautiful, sunny and full of Antoine's warmth, love, joy, generosity and creativity. His family was all part of it. The news was so very, very sad. My condolences to his loved ones and to you on the loss of such a dear friend. He is an inspiration and will remain in all of our hearts as a reminder to live fully and with great love. Relish life.<br />Susan J. Gluck, NYCSusan Gluckhttp://theyogaproposition.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-47045992611791141602010-10-14T22:52:34.895+02:002010-10-14T22:52:34.895+02:00Dear Julie...I heard from Antoine last week and I ...Dear Julie...I heard from Antoine last week and I too cried when Craig wrote. In all the years I worked with Antoine through the workshops, there was never a problem he could not or did not solve. His creativity was as endless as his love for life and his family. He made photography special in St Remy because he was so special. With his passing with are reminded "Cherish the moments, they may never come again". What a beautiful soul. Thank you for this tribute for Antoine, Nathalie and his children.elizabeth opaleniknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-29684518063078231252010-10-14T17:39:22.540+02:002010-10-14T17:39:22.540+02:00I'm so sorry, J. What a sad, sad day. I did ...I'm so sorry, J. What a sad, sad day. I did not know Antoine (of course) but after reading your post I feel like I did. Your writing is the kind of tribute any of us would hope for.Mark Crafthttp://www.paristoprovence.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-55361321343953059612010-10-14T15:30:33.484+02:002010-10-14T15:30:33.484+02:00I am so sorry Julie.....what a beautiful tribute t...I am so sorry Julie.....what a beautiful tribute to this wonderful man. How lucky you were to call him your friend, xv.vicki archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847183975086900816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-2620692304420741012010-10-14T15:02:59.229+02:002010-10-14T15:02:59.229+02:00Oh Julie, what a beautiful tribute. I was a young...Oh Julie, what a beautiful tribute. I was a young, emerging artist when I first met the Godards. They saw and understood my vision ... bought many of my images and gave me a show. I was an artist in residence and kept returning because the Godards gave me so much more than hope in my career. They gave me a piece of their heart. . . and now a small piece is forever broken. I have no doubt that Antoine's spirit will live on in his sons. I love you and will miss you Antoine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-19726765415909853052010-10-14T11:11:45.888+02:002010-10-14T11:11:45.888+02:00I don't know your friends Antoine and Nathalie...I don't know your friends Antoine and Nathalie, I don't even know you, yet your tribute brought tears to my eyes too. Thank you for sharing your love for your friends. You added a very human touch to this often cold internet experience. Merci.Rainey Vivierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14827755789266416387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-91542038883680977972010-10-14T10:38:27.191+02:002010-10-14T10:38:27.191+02:00Oh Julie what a sad day for you! I know the hotel ...Oh Julie what a sad day for you! I know the hotel but had no idea of your close connection to its brilliant founders. Truly a light has gone out for his family and friends. Your tribute is very moving.*Chic Provence*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06520485138167646348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-28303610074716117772010-10-14T09:24:03.537+02:002010-10-14T09:24:03.537+02:00How tragic~ a wonderful man with so much enthusias...How tragic~ a wonderful man with so much enthusiasm for life. You were priviledged to have known him.<br /> ~Dianne~Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482148547283594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-17101172202806069902010-10-14T09:10:54.173+02:002010-10-14T09:10:54.173+02:00My warmest condolences. He seemed a wonderful pers...My warmest condolences. He seemed a wonderful person. Remember how lucky you were having him as a friend...meine deutsche Wand https://www.blogger.com/profile/05916374449972171880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-58662764568084167902010-10-14T08:28:42.763+02:002010-10-14T08:28:42.763+02:00Julie: Thank you for sharing with us, your dear f...Julie: Thank you for sharing with us, your dear friend Antoine.<br />He was such a brilliant, creative light. It's difficult news always, when we hear of one so young and vibrant, moving on to the next part of his journey. But look at all the beauty he created while he was here! And as you say, the most important creations of all--the enduring love he had for his wife and son. Please accept my condolences on his behalf.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-2658312688680957402010-10-14T08:22:23.761+02:002010-10-14T08:22:23.761+02:00I wish I'd known him. Thank-you for this beau...I wish I'd known him. Thank-you for this beautiful tribute, Julie.AprylZAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08477134665142061913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-91371552922923993082010-10-14T08:22:09.582+02:002010-10-14T08:22:09.582+02:00I am shocked to hear such sad news. I remember hi...I am shocked to hear such sad news. I remember his and Nathalie's warm hospitality and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. My condolences to all of his family and friends. A very sad day for them. May they know that he accomplished a lot and shared his joie de vivre with so many people from all over the world. Nathana Josephs NYCNJ Communicationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-20239184573646123052010-10-14T08:17:38.598+02:002010-10-14T08:17:38.598+02:00I never met Antoine but I was touched beyond words...I never met Antoine but I was touched beyond words. He accomplished so much for someone so young...Helen Gilbertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-89274891590584150542010-10-14T07:54:03.219+02:002010-10-14T07:54:03.219+02:00I worked with Antoine and Nathalie at the hotel fo...I worked with Antoine and Nathalie at the hotel for seven years, from 1998 till 2005. Antoine, you always were such an artist and an amazing person. You always wanted to surprise us and “do something different”. This last “surprise” was not a good one. I can't believe you aren't with us any longer but you will always be in my heart with me.Philippe Goninetnoreply@blogger.com