1997 Candle Ceremony Tributes

Eagle, 08/23/83-05/04/95

Eagle your pain is gone and you suffer no more, you were the friend and leader dog and only one know other will their be. Mom and me will miss you. Again we love you

Houston Lolley Jr.

Ebin is such a special cat, she the the hearts of all those who met her, including those who are not fond of cats. She willl be greatly missed by all who knew her, but never forgotten.

G. Schraeder

Take care of daddy Ebony! We love you!

Robin Grosch

Ever since my baby died my heart, life and soul have an empty void. He was everything to me. He was so special; I never had or seen a cat like him. I won't ever forget how he would give me huge, kiss me on my lips, Fallow me anywhere I went, reach his paws up my leg (like a little child) when he wanted to be held, only like to be carried like a baby with his furry legs and arms raped around me, sleeping with me at night, constantly putting his wet nose in my ear while purring loudly, sleeping with his face against mine or next to me with my arms around him, waking me up for school in the morning, watching me put on my makeup, watching me leave and trying to go with me, waiting for me when I came home, trying to get into the tube with me, and much, much more. I hated to leave him in the summer to go to camp but I always wrote letter to him that my mother would read out load to him. He will always be in my heats. He helped me found the love in my heart. At times he was the only love in my heart, and know he is gone but my love is still there and will be forever. My only wish is that when I die the first thing I see is my baby, feel is his soft furry arms around me and hear is him meow and welcome me home with him. Love is what will never keep us apart.

Tina Ernst

EBONY - with his beautiful Black Persian fur, and his huge golden eyes, has given me a lot of pleasure over the past 8 or 9 years since I inherited him and his sister. He would sit up and beg for his treats, just like a dog. He was his sister, Nellie Doll's "Pride and Joy". Except at mealtimes when I dubbed him my "Piggy Boy". He lost his good friend and playmate Misty, on April 24/97. And who knows, maybe he wanted to join him in "Cat Heaven". He helped me recuperate from my eye surgery by lying close to me for comfort, and then, May 2nd, 1997, although everything was going so well - I left he and Nellie Doll for only a few hours. He had died, whether from a broken heart, or a heart attack, while I was gone. My darling Ebony is dearly missed and will not be forgotten. We love you Ebony.

Mommy (Marilyn Brown)
Nellie Doll (Brown)

Remembering you is easy, I do it every day
Missing you is a heartache, that will never go away.

Echo, I will miss you. Don't worry. As the months go by and the hurt lessons, that doesn't mean I have forgotten you. I will just be filled with happier thoughts of how you used to jump on my leg to entice me to play or do your little ferret dance as I look in your direction, making me laugh. Enjoy the meadow to your heart's desire. And do a little ferret dance for me.

Ellen Byrne

I found out my little dog had heart disease and almost lost her last year. I was so very lucky to have had her for one more year. My entire life was devoted to her health and comfort for the remaining time I had with her. She was the joy of my life and I miss her terribly. Everybody loved her and hopefully I will be able to be with her again. There will never be another Edie, my little Angel now.

Chris Murray

Egbert, Christmas Eve should be a happy time. Why did you pick that day to leave me? I think it's because you knew I would be home with you, petting your long floppy ears and burying my hands in your soft bunny fur.....just one last time. Watching you take your last laboured breaths was the saddest thing I've ever had to do. But I am glad you did not die alone, and that you were not in your cage but in my loving arms. This spring, I promise I will plant clover over the place in the yard where you sleep....waiting patiently for me to cross over the rainbow bridge and play with you once more. I love you bunny.

Sue Farmer-Jordan

Eko was a very special, loyal, and courageous GSD. He loved and protected his family and feline brothers above all else. He was a once-in-a-lifetime companion dog who can never be replaced. The pain of our loss is indescribable, but we are thankful for the privilege of having had him in our lives. He will be forever missed, but we know that he will be waiting to greet us when we pass over the bridge.

Robert and Johanna

For over 18 years, much more than just a friend. Electra will always be with me.

Margot Murray

Haakon's devoted friend.

Pam and Tom McNamara

Today we lost a special friend, one that will be in our hearts forever. Adventurous, demanding, and always loving. She helped us cook, do yardwork, get up in the morning. She'd tell us when it was time for us to take a walk. And she always let us know that garden hose water was ever so much better than house water. She'd put her head in the open fridge and let us know what was good to eat and she'd tell us when it was time for treats. But most of all, what she did best, was give us love.

We miss her so much. Her loss was unexpected, an ailment that attacked quickly and took her within 3 days. But we are comforted by knowing that she is on the Bridge with her sister, Sammi, who also died recently, and our little Yorkie, Pixie, who died in January. They'll keep each other company.

We love you, Ellie. Mama Diane and Daddy John

My Dearest Sister, Ellie:

I am glad I get to see you so soon, but you weren't supposed to leave the world. Your time wasn't up. Your Mom, Chili, (aka Auntie Chili to me), and my Mom, Geri, (Auntie Geri to You) can't take any more pain. They never heard of Autoimmune hemolytic anemia. You were fine on Sunday, and left them on Thursday. We will have a good time here at the Bridge C but they are hurting so back in their world. Somebody sent Holly to my Mom, to help ease the pain, and now she has 2 new pups, you met Maggi on Sunday. Those pups are driving my other sisters crazy. They are so, so "young".

I love you Ellie, my Mom raised us, but you weren't supposed to leave. The Bridge is a wonderful place and they tell me here, that someday we'll see our Mom's again. Come play with me, we have no more pain and I watch my Mom all the time. She cries but she will get through this. Auntie Chili cries, but she will also make it through this. I know you are on your way.
Love, your sis, Sammi

I was blessed with a wonderful friend and companion for over 13 years. Elly was with me through all the crises of my 20's and into my 30's. When I became disabled, Elly was with me all day long when I had to quit my job and stay home. She was my constant companion and friend. She loved me no matter what. The times I was in the hospital, my husband would take her for walks under my window so I could see her. Elly was my mainstay. My beloved Elly. Her last year, she suffered a series of strokes along with developing other health problems. My best friend is a veterinarian, so we were blessed in that way too, and thus able to give Elly excellent health care. We took her to a teaching hospital for veterinarians where she had extensive tests. My friend the vet, Cindy, even came along to supervise and ease everything for us, and to make sure that Elly got the best care possible. As Elly's health continued to decline, it broke my heart. I could see the day approaching when I would have to ask Cindy to 'put her down'. But this was unthinkable for me. Finally, there was nothing more we could do. Elly was lingering and she was suffering. We put on her special music, lifted her onto her favorite blanket, made all the preparations. I held her as she slowly drifted away from me. I held her for hours afterwards. Now her body rests in our yard with an engraved stone, "Elly, 1983-1996, Beloved Friend". And each day I still miss her. I like to imagine her at Rainbow Bridge, running along the coast, chasing sandpipers, as she loved to do when we lived in Oregon. And playing frisbee, flying high through the air. And wagging in that special way when I came home from work. And tilting her head in that funny, mournful way she had, to say goodbye when I went to work. I'm trying to remember the early years and not just the end and how much I miss her. I will always be grateful that God blessed me with this precious dog, my Elly, who enriched my life in countless ways. I love you, Elly, and I always will.

Kathy Lane

Eloise was an eccentric cat, an only cat, with a history unknown to us. I was her world, her one need and she loved me, as no other. For eight years, it was she and I, against the world, unconditional love and trust, a bond strengthened with time. She tolerated my new love, my husband. . . Ten years of the closest companionship possible, then sickness. I nursed her dearly, but unable to prevent the inevitable, she let me know it was time to say goodbye, and she withdrew from her only friend. Her spirit slipped away, as I cradled her little head. Now she rests in our yard and I greet the morning and end the evening by smiling at her statuette on the grassy knoll. I am taking care of her in spirit as I took care of her in life.

Cindy and Steve Shaffer

Beloved companion for Sherry and John Leach and will be sadly missed

Sherry Leach

Elwood or the Weeder was a special boy kitty. Always curious and lacking in fear of anything. He found his way into closets, behind shut doors, and around any obstacle. He loved to sleep in Jon's window and "bark" at the birds in the yard. Raised by dogs, he thought he was one. This was his undoing. He was loving and loved by all, but forever into something. We miss you Weeder. You will not be forgotten. Love baby boy.

Katherine Dooley, Stanley Wiginton, and Jon Dickey

Elvira brought joy and love to all those she touched.

Lewis Britton

Even cat haters loved him. The biggest, fastest, strongest, smartest, best cat I've ever known. My parents called me to tell me they found him in the garden for the last time this morning. The thought that I'll never see him come running to me again, never feel his paws on my back when he reaches up to beg for a piece of turkey or cantaloupe, never feel his bulk as he plops down in my lap again ...

Good- bye, little buddy. God, I'll miss you.

Alex

He was the best dog a family could ever have. I'm sorry Elvis,
I love you, and I'll never forget you.

Laurine Flesher

Now he knows his mama always loved him.

Lisa Johnson Bartel

Emily -- the most genuinely loving, intelligent dog that I have ever known. She was truly special.

Julie Havemann

Emmaluda, never will you be forgotten, you still live on in my heart. love you always, mom

Obap

To my best bud Emmy...may she always roam in happiness

Laura McRae

My sweet Emmy-Ditty, you will forever be in my heart. I love you and miss you so much. I will forever remember you. Wait for me at the bridge.

Mommy.

Ernie, you are missed more than you could ever imagine. You were the BEST friend in the world. I will always cherish you and Leroy. You were a gift from up above, and we'll meet again crossing over Rainbow Bridge. I will bring you all of your special treats. We love you.
Your mother and father.

Joanne and Michael Kramer

My office roomie, Janet, had to put her cat, the lovely Esmerelda, down today. It was a very, very sad day, which culminated six or more long weeks of watching this lovely cat grow old and thin before her very eyes. Not only am I sad because I understand the importance of a cat who is emotionally there with you through thick and thin during the low of lows and the high of highs in life, but I am sad as well because since January until last weekend, my roomie and friend has been a true emotional, caring support person towards me as I battled to re-regulate my diabetic cat, Fletcher. I would find warm, caring e-mails at home from her and never a day went by that Janet did not ask after Fletcher. And to think during my lowest days would Fletcher would come through but not Janet's lovely Esmerelda. So, dear Esmerelda, we bid you fond goodbye and send our warmest regards, thanks and love to Janet, a very special, caring friend.

Love, the Flynns

Missed more than ever

Leigh Tarbotton

Ethereal was the most loving cat I've ever had. She came when she was called. She followed me from room to room. She sat on my lap constantly. She meowed for attention-- she was jealous when I was on the phone! In short, Ethereal was my shadow. She died yesterday morning after a brief illness. Having her euthanazed was terribly difficult, but it relieved her suffering. She was nearly 16 years old and had a wonderful life. I'll always miss her.

Laura Cohen

Eugene, our little piebald bunny. You were such a comic and curious cat; everyone loved you. I would have never believed that a cat could form such a special bond like yours with your Dad. You were a remarkable cat. Our hearts are broken, little Gene. We love you.

Rebecca, Paul, and Austin

For Ropa,
You were the light, the bright of this house
Our little alien "?-over the head" ... our own cartoon love.
But surely the sweetest, kindest, the gentlest of creatures.
Wait in the Fields. Birds will call you there (they cry for you here, as we do). But there we'll run ... and play ... and be together ... all of us. Including your mom and Khan. We miss you. We love you.
Goodbye, our darling

Chris and Rob Mosca

Hello sweet pussy cat Eva, your Mom misses you with all, yes all, her heart. My sweet little Cat Friend, your incredible love and sweetness will always be cherished, I love and miss you so. You will always be my very special FurAngel. I know you are happily frolicking at the Rainbow Bridge, your glossy black fur is gleaming in the sunshine and your sweet, beautiful yellow eyes are shining. Have fun little Eva, your devoted Mom will find your sweet self and we will be together forever. Oscar misses you terribly and I am forever sad without you,

                your loving Mom, Jenny

Old friend, you were the finest companion I ever had. You were always there to comfort me when things got scary and to make me laugh when I felt down. You still appear in my dreams to lick my face and make me happy. I will see you again at the Rainbow Bridge.

Melinda Bobb