Farewell, Gom: A Final Goodbye to a Gentle Giant Finally Set Free

Yesterday, the world lost a soul unlike any other.

Gom, a beloved elephant who spent her final years surrounded by love, peace, and freedom, closed her eyes for the last time. She passed quietly, gently, and without fear—departing this life with grace, as she had lived her last chapter.

For decades, Gom endured suffering and exploitation—years spent in chains, obeying commands, surviving rather than living. But in her final years, everything changed. Gom was given what had been denied to her for so long: dignity, autonomy, and rest.

No more shackles. No more harsh voices. No more hurry.

Just freedom. Just forest. Just peace.

Though she had gone deaf in her final months, Gom still experienced the world with incredible grace—feeling the ground beneath her feet, the breeze on her skin, and the warmth of those who loved her. She could sense us. And we could feel her in return.

Every moment we spent with her felt like a gift. Each day was lived slowly, with presence and gratitude. We watched her stand beneath the trees, quiet and strong, breathing in the rhythm of the wild that had, at long last, become her home.

In the final months, Gom’s body grew fragile. Her once-powerful trunk began to tremble. There were days she couldn’t feed herself, so we fed her by hand. There were days she couldn’t rise, so we helped her stand again—never letting her carry the weight alone.

She had borne so much through her life. And when the time came, we carried her.

Yesterday, her body told us: It’s time.

She lay down, let go, and drifted away in peace.

Her passing leaves a hole in our hearts, but also a profound sense of gratitude. Thank you, Gom—for your trust, your strength, your forgiveness, and your presence. Thank you for letting us walk with you in the final, most sacred steps of your journey.

You are free now.

You are home.

Forever.