1997 Candle Ceremony Tributes

Friend-Ian will be missed so much. He was my best buddy and I'll always remember him.
Feisty and lovable, my heart is with him and I will never forget.

Joan, Al, John and Robin

Thanks "IG" for all the laughter and love you showed us even though you must have been in pain.
I wish I could have taken away your illness, But we couldn't.
We will always Love you Iggy.

Mom and Dad

He was just a cat, but he did it very well. Most importantly, he was our cat and he will be missed.

Alexandra, Ethan, Barry and Marianne Hayes

We love and miss you.

Armin, Myrna, Patrick Webster

Iggy, you were the sweetest cat I have ever known, and I'm so sorry I could not have another 7 years with you. I'll always remember how affectionate you were, always wanting to be so close to us that you'd bury your head under our chin. Your lost your buddy 8 months prior, and I wonder if you were so sad that you wanted to be with him. You were loved by everyone who knew you. I will never forget you, and will love you always.

Donna Axner Yachimiak

Our dear friend, though we had you for a short time, you taught us the meaning of love and care. Your tragic accident has deeply saddened our hearts and we miss you.

Kallin Kurtz

Why did you go so soon? Why did you escape the safety of our yard? I miss you so much and wish there was something I could do to turn back the clock so it would be yesterday. You're running circles in the yards in heaven right now, just like you used to do at my house. You're at the feet of my mother in heaven, like you used to do at my house. I miss you Indy. Rest easy now, boy. Love, Marcy

Inki was the best friend anyone could have, he was there for me always. I miss him very much.

Sherry

Dear Baby-dog, We miss your smiling face and your happy tail. You were a good friend to us all.
You left a big hole in me world--nothing is the same without you. I wish you were back with us, healthy again. Thanks for teaching me that unconditional love is possible. You will always have a special place in my heart.

Hope you found your way to Rainbow Bridge. Run and play now.

Love,
Mary and Family

Irving, aka "the Gentle Giant", was our mellow, sweet-tempered, 20-pound baby. Irv was the heart and soul of our five-cat family. He was a devoted friend to his brother Laertes. Irv brought us so much joy in his solid, reassuring presence. We miss his occasional late-night howling (never for any reason!), his soft grunting of acknowledgement, his scratching anyplace before he'd lie down there, and his reassuring purr when he was held.

Phil and Cathy Ralston

Mama loves you, my sweet baby Isaac. You were always so good. You really toughed it out these last few years and I'm grateful for the extra time we had together. I miss you so much. Mornings will be less bright without your sweet face to greet me. I named you Isaac because it means laughter and I associate happiness with laughter. I only hope I made you happy in our 18 and a half years together. I know you brought me nothing but happiness. There is sadness now, not because you left, but because you could not stay. Know that I love you kitten-cat. I will always. Mama

Laura Hyatt

Italo, I love you. Thank you for being with me, for loving me so dearly. I am so sorry you didn't die peacefully. You fought the end so and I was so distressed I am not sure we did the right thing. Please forgive me if I was wrong. I wish I could stay forever in one of our perfect hours, lazing on the couch, the crumple of newsprint, my hand in your fur, combing you, hearing you purr, looking at each other with almost closed eyes, making you so happy your tongue stuck out between your teeth. You changed me. I will never forget you.

Chris

My best friend. I loved him dearly and will miss him very much.

Jackie Danielson

Ivy,

You came into my life as unexpectedly as you left it!! I grew to love you and then you left. I feel like I have failed you and I never meant to do that. Our time was short but the memory of you will live in me forever. I'll see you on the bridge Ivy!!

Love Dale