Juergen Lorenzen and Tahna together in Germany March 8, 2016
“Death ends a life, not a relationship. All the love you created is still there. All the memories are still there. You live on- in the hearts of everyone you have touched and nurtured while you were here.” ~ Morrie Schwartz
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." ~ Thomas Campbell
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Born: December 29, 1960 in Stuttgart, Germany ~ Deceased: January 31, 2019
ADD JUERGEN'S PERSONAL INFORMATION AND SOME INFO ABOUT HIM HERE
Photographs of Juergen:[]
In addition to the photo of Juergen and Tahna in the top left of this page, Juergen also shared some other photos of himself in the BearCam comments over the years, Here are some of them:
Tahna has shared some photos of Juergen with Bearcam community members since Juergen passed away: February 2, 2019 08:31 comment by Tahna : Photo #1 , Photo #2 , & Photo #3 :
February 2, 2019 10:13 comment by Tahna : Photo #1 & Photo #2 :
February 2, 2019 10:18 comment by Tahna : Photo #1 :
February 8, 2019 19:35 comment by Tahna : Photo #1 & Photo #2
IslandDuneGal shared this photo of Juergen from sometime between 1980 and 1982:
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Bearcam community members heard the news from Tahna on January 28, 2019 that Juergen was not feeling well.:
On January 28, 2019 at 16:29 Tahnaf posted that Juergen was not feeling well.
Tahna continued to keep members of the Bearcam community updated on how Juergen was feeling over the next few days:
On January 29, 2019 at 12:41 Tahnaf posted an update on Juergen not feeling well.
On January 30, 2019 at 11:34 Tahnaf posted an update on Juergen not feeling well.
On January 30, 2019 at 13:35 Tahnaf posted an update on Juergen not feeling well.
The News Of The Loss of Our Bearcam Community (Family) Member, Juergen, January 31, 2019:[]
On January 31, 2019 Tahna shared that Juergen passed away:
On January 31, 2019 at 08:47, and January 31, 2019 at 09:36 Tahnaf commented to inform the Explore.org BearCam community that our much loved community member, and dedicated Katmai BearCam wiki admin, content moderator, and content contributor , Juergen Lorenzen passed away on January 30, 2019 .
The Bearcam community responded in shock and saddness to Tahnaf's posts:
In reply to Tahna's 08:47 comment::
In reply to Tahna's 09:36 comment:
Bearcam community members continued to express their shock, sadness, condolences, support for one another over the next couple of days. Note: Due to the way Bearcam comments work in discuss many Bearcam community members thoughts, condolences, and support can be found in reply to another community member's post..):
Cam viewer and Bearcam community member, Martina; a long time friend of Juergen's commented at 09:32 on January 31, 2019 :
Cam viewer and Bearcam community member, Kacko commented at 09:36 on January 31, 2019:
Cam viewer and Bearcam community member, Fencepost commented on January 31, 2019 at 09:41:
Cam viewer and Bearcam community member, LTC commented on January 31, 2019 at 10:16 :
Fencepost commented on January 31, 2019 at 10:31 after speaking with Martina:
NatureGirl commented at 10:34 on January 31, 2019:
Goof n commented at 10:54 on January 31, 2019:
Condolences, rememberances, and thoughts from Bearcam community members kept pouring in:
Martina commeneted on January 31, 2019 at 12:01 and shared a recent memory of a fun time shared with Juergen. Link to video in Martina's comment::
Bearcam community members continued to post about Juergen, and offer their support to Tahna, Martina, and fellow Bearcam community members:
Explore.org commented:
Comments from bearcam community members continued:
"I just learned of Juergen's passing. I am stunned. My deepest sympathies, tahna, and to all of Juergen's family and friends, those here at explore and those around the world.
"One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” ― John Muir
When I discovered the explore chat three years ago (took me a while to scroll down the page cause I'm slow like that) I was struck by the community of posters here.
It took no time at all to realize that there were close friendships and family here, and yet there was still welcome and generosity to newcomers.
Juergen was one of those posters. I'm grateful for the chance to have known him here.
"Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much the larger and better in every way.” ― John Muir
Juergen's love of the bears was obvious. He was serious about them, but was also seriously funny about them too.
I still remember the first time seeing pics people posted for Juergen of bear butts for his collection. I had no idea what was going on, but it made me laugh. His Flickr album has over 1600 "butt" photos.
This is just one of those photos :
"The mountains are calling and I must go.” – John Muir
Rest in peace, Juergen.
tahna, I hope your memories of Juergen brings you some comfort in these terrible dark days. I'm so, so sorry. "
The messages from bearcam community members continued on:
PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE SEVERAL HUNDRED MORE COMMENTS TO ADD TO THIS SECTION
February 1, 2019:[]
Explore.Org's Rememberance of Our Beloved Bearcam Chatter Juergen Blog and In Memory of Our Friend Juergen Video:[]
On February 1, 2019, Explore.org published their In Rememberance of our beloved bearcam chatter Juergen blog.
"The Bearcam community lost a beloved member this week, our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. I know none of us will be able to see a bear butt and not think of Juergen. He was a fount of bear and beluga knowledge, which he freely shared. He made us laugh everyday with his gifs and videos, he will be greatly missed by all of us."
Their blog included this video they created: In Memory of Our Friend Juergen .
"Juergen was a valued community member and friend. He made explore.org a brighter place by sharing his love of animals, especially bears. Juergen made us laugh with cartoons, quippy words of wisdom, and his affinity for collecting pictures of bear butts. We’re honored to have enjoyed his company for every single bear cam season, and he will be missed greatly.":
Tahna Commented at 19:38 on February 1st:[]
Tahna commented at 19:38 on February 1, 2019 :
"To all that loved my beloved Juergen , I have no words to tell you how much I’ve needed your support, im in denial and my heart is completely shattered ! But seeing your love for him that goes so deep it’s undeniably that he was the most wonderful,sweet , kind loving beautiful man that ever was. I was so shocked that he even talked to me , because as most people know he was a flirt, talked to everyone but not me . But as soon as we talked that was it ! It was Love ❤️ it stayed that way everyday and even now I can feel him with me . I miss my beloved Juergen, I want him back so much , this void is will never be filled. I will always try to honor his memory and in some way carry on Juergens love for all .
His funeral will be tentatively Feb 15 , , have not talked to his parents today , but his brother . He is still in shock as well as parents , will talk with them in morning , I am planning to go,,
So great to see loved ones come back . Im sorry I have not been on . Im simply not able to stop crying . Love to all !"
February 2, 2019:[]
On February 2, 2019 at 7:49:32 Churchill time this snapshot was captured and originally posted by Ivymoss. Cloud posted this as a featured comment on the bearcam comments on March 11, 2019 at 12:34 Alaska time :
"Here is the pic of Juergen dancing on the dome at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre. It was from February 2nd 2019, 7:49:32. Originally posted by Ivymoss. We saw him and knew it was Juergen. I see his angel wings....
"The Cree Indians held that the Aurora was part of life’s circle and were the spirits of the dead who remained in the sky but apart from their loved ones. The Cree believed that the lights were spirits of these departed friends and relatives trying to communicate with those they had left behind on earth."
On February 2, 2019 at 13:36 Tahnaf commented :
February 3, 2019:[]
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd)'s Video Tribute for Juergen:[]
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) created this tribute video for Juergen:
Bearcam Community Takes Action to Help Tahna Get To Germany for Juergen's Services:[]
Bearcam community members took to action to help Tahna get to Germany to attend Juergen's funeral services and say her final goodbye to him. GrandmaJ (Jane) got the ball rolling, other community members stepped up to help organize a way to help Tahna, Tahna's address to accept donations was emailed to community members by GrandmaJ (Jane), Martina, and Jen. Those who wish to donate directly to Tahna via mail can contact GrandmaJ (Jane) via email at sasha.grizz@gmail.com or Martina via email at paulyki@gmx.de . Contacting Jen can be done through the Lurch Lovers Posse Facebook page .
February 4, 2019:[]
Bearcam Community Action to Help Tahna Get to Germany for Juergen's Services Ways to Contribute Grow:[]
In continued action to help Tahna get to Germany to attend Juergen's services, LaniH set-up a GoFundMe page to accept donations.
February 6, 2019:[]
Donna Ann (aka Dasimi ) commented below the Explore.org Blog: In rememberance of our beloved bearcam chatter Juergen on February 6, 2019 at 19:05:
A Celebration of Juergen's Life, February 20, 2019:[]
On February 20, 2019 Juergen's parents, brother, family, and friends, including Tahna and Martina, celebrated Juergen's life and laid his earthly remains to rest. Martina created this video from Juergen's services held in Germany:
Tahna commented on February 20, 2019 at 00:30 :
As a memento printed on parchment type paper and presented to Juergen’s parents and brother, our chatter fencepost compiled a list of chatters who were engaged with Juergen on the cam chats over the years, along with their locations around the world. Here is a link for that document.:
The Explore.org bearcam community participated in a celebration of Juergen's life on the Explore.org brown bear live cam comments:
At 03:00 (Alaska time) / 13:00 (local time in Germany), Kissper Samoyed commented : (link to gif only )
Bearcam community member MyKatmaiCat shared this amazing tribute in memory of Juergen :
Other bearcam community members continued to post in celebration of Juergen's life:
At 04:19 Alaska time, Luvs2FishDarlene shared an update by Martina at the restaurant:
At 04:29 Alaska time NSBoak shared a few photos that Martina took at Juergen's memorial service and at the restaurant in Germany. (Photo #1 , #2 , #3 , #4 & #5 ):
Community members continued to celebrate Juergen on the bearcam comments:
From 05:11 - 05:21 Alaska time Fencepost shared updates from Martina:
At 05:30 Alaska time, Fencepost shared a few photos from the restaurant as Juergen's family and friends prepare to raise a glass to toast Juergen. (Photo #1 , #2 , #3 & #4 ):
Cam viewer, Cruiser shared a video and memory of Juergen at 05:32 Alaska time:
Tributes in celebration of Juergen continued on the Explore.org bearcam comments:
At 05:41 Alaska time, Fencepost provided an update from Martina that they now have wifi at the restaurant and Juergen's family will be reading bearcam community member's posts. Luvs2FishDarlene posted to Juergen's family. Martina commented at 05:44 Alaska time and other bearcam community members posted messages for Juergen's family.:
Tahna commented at 05:54 Alaska time:
Fencepost shared a fond funny memory of Juergen : (Gif only link )
The outpouring of tributes celebrating Juergen kept on coming:
Please Note: Here is the video link to the video of Captain Hayley made by Juergen that LuvBears shared in their 06:13 post that is included in the above gallery snip, Here is the link to Cloud's 06:53 comment with the photos of Juergen. (Photo #1 , #2 , #3 & #4 ).
At 06:49 Fencepost shared an update from Martina:
At 07:00 Alaska time, Cloud shared a very special photo of Juergen to Tahna:
Some cam viewers left messages celebrating Juergen's life on the Naknek River cam comments:
This is the video LuvBears shared on the Naknek River cam comment:
Community members also continued to post tributes to celebrate Juergen on the Brooks Camp bearcam comments:
Please Note: The video McKate shared in the 08:48 comment :
Nothing less than a 21 Brown Bears of Brooks River salute to celebrate Juergen .
Tributes to honor the life of Juergen continued:
At 09:58 Alaska time, Martina checked in via Tahna's profile, taking the time to wish Pitchey a Happy 87th Birthday. Juergen would love that Martina took the time to celebrate Pitchey today! Martina commented again at 10:11 Alaska time :
Tahna also took time today to share some birthday happiness with Pitchey! Juergen would be beyond thrilled!:
Bearcam community members continued to honor Juergen with their posts:
At 14:20 Cloud shared her poem "The Heart of Katmai" to honor Juergen:
Tahna checked in at 14:51 Alaska time:
Deanna Dittloff (aka deelynnd) paid trubute to Juergen today and re-shared the amazing video she created to honor him.:
Bearcam community members made other posts to honor Juergen:
At 20:53 Alaska time, Cloud found a "perfectly Juergen way " to bring many memories and smiles to the day honoring Juergen.:
Sunny shared a several more Safari Live snapshots to honor Juergen.:
NatureGirl posted at 23:51 Alaska time:
Rest easy Juergen. You will never be forgotten!
February 21, 2019:[]
On February 21, 2019 bearcam community members were still learning of Juergen's passing and sharing their thoughts:
On February 21, 2019 at 15:35 Fencepost shared an update on Tahna and Martina:
February 26, 2019:[]
Tahna travels back home to Bozeman:[]
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Martina comments at 16:34 : "Hi Bear Family ♥ i`m back home since yesterday late afternoon and hope Thana is also home now. Here is a slideshow with pictures and shoert clips from Juergens funeral. Thank you soooo much for all your support fot the family, with the help from all of YOU we were able to make this day something special for Juergen's family for Tahna and for all of us.
Link to video she shared:
And i think now Juergen would say: "OK, back to the Bears of Brooks River" and "any news about the bridge building??" :)"
A Thank You From Juergen's Parents:[]
Juergen's parents wished to extend their thanks to the bear cam community for their kind words, support, thoughts and prayers during their time of grief:
BELOW INFO PICS & LINKS NEED TO BE ADDED IN PROPER AREAS ABOVE:
FROM BEARCAM COMMENTS:
Martina commented photo link only
Explore Mod comments: #1 , #2 , #3 , #4 , #5
Ranger Roy Wood commented
Ranger Jeanne commented & 2019.02.01 comment
Mike Fitz commented photo link only TAHNA'S INITIAL POST:
Mike Fitz 2019.02.01 07:34 comment & 2019.02.01 08:57 comment
Joy commented CamOp Greg commented Alifay commented NatureGirl commented
Tina Crowe (CalliopJaneCJ) commented photo link only stmango commented
Truman Everts commented photo links:#1 ,#2 , #3 JoeBear3000 commented
grandmaj commented Michael commented WavestoYou commented
GABear commented Kacko commented Lovethebears commented
LaniH commented Brian W commented Blu's Ma commented
pkilborn commented Jen commented MChez commented
Cloud commented Luvtofishdarlene commented BirdyGirly commented
Coralie commented Donna Ann commented Fran Bettencourt commented
T.P (speedy) commented fencepost commented NSBoak commented
Linda PA commented MickeyMartin commented Cruiser commented #1 Commented #2
kcanada commented Birgitt commented
Martina 's video of 856 and 128 Grazer (w/ Juergen singing)
Martina 2019.02.01 13:08 comment & video link
Truman Everts comment : Pic Links #1 , #2 , & #3
IslandDunesGal comment : pic only link
Shel 2019.02.01 13.22 comment re: Juergen's 1999 American Holiday video w/GABear (mod permission to post )
Xander-Sage-2's comment 2019.02.01 15.48 w/GIF
Jen 2019.02.01 16.14 comment w/ Album Link
Lingo13 2019.02.01 13.12 commen t w/ video link
LaurenCA 2019.02.01 19.33 comment w/ video link
TP Speedy 2019.02.01 20.04 comment w/ poem
"
When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
all filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had
If I could re-live yesterday
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne.
He said, "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you."
Today your life on earth is past,
But here life starts anew
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same way
There's no longing for the past.
You have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times
You did some things
You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free.
So won't you come and take my hand
And share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.
Author believed to be
~David Romano"
Nutsboutbears 2019.02.02 06.19 comment w/ photo
Kerstin59 2019.02.02 06.42 comment w/ video
Cruiser 2019.02.02 07.38 comment w/ link Link to Juergen's YouTube channel in Kerstin's reply
Nutsboutbears 2019.02.02 14.52 w/ photo
Tahna 2019.02.02 09.34 w/ Juergen's fav video
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