Daniel Esparza and his beloved companion, Sam, had an unbreakable bond that spanned over a decade. Wherever Daniel ventured, Sam was his faithful and constant companion.
“Sam was more than just a dog; she was family,” Esparza reminisced. “A Labrador with a heart of gold and intelligence that amazed me every day.”
Sadly, a few months ago, after a life filled with love and warmth, Sam departed, leaving behind cherished memories that Esparza held close to his heart.
“Due to age-related issues in her brain, we missed our last planned trip to the beach. She peacefully passed away in her sleep,” Esparza recalled, his voice filled with both sorrow and fondness.
Their unfinished journey to the beach haunted Esparza until he found a way to recreate that poignant moment.
Esparza, a professional immersed in the world of virtual reality technology, had captured a 3D scan of Sam before her passing, a spur-of-the-moment decision that turned into something incredibly meaningful.
In a tribute to their unfulfilled plan, Esparza crafted a virtual world where he and Sam could finally relish the beach they never got to visit together:
I made a 3D scan of my dog Sam a couple of years ago. She passed away 7 month ago, I still miss her a lot. I still visit her in this beach scene I made in @UnrealEngine in VR because our last trip was supossed to be a little vacation in a beach, but her health didnt let us go. pic.twitter.com/5hQ1Ob9wCm
— Daniel.exe (@Wolkwhisky) October 31, 2023
Now, within this digital realm, Esparza frequently spends time with Sam, reliving their memories in the sun-kissed sanctuary he created.
While it’s a simulation and can’t replace reality, it offers solace and a profound sense of connection to a furry friend who continues to reside vividly in Esparza’s heart.
“It’s like having a portal to the past. It brings me joy to preserve her memory, especially as time may dim my recollections,” Esparza shared. “I carry her in my heart, and these virtual moments ensure she remains alive within them.”
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