1997 Candle Ceremony Tributes

You brought me much happiness and love through the many years. Can't wait until the day we are together again. Love and miss you dearly. Dad

Mike Schwartz

We love you Ubu and know that you are resting in peace

Bernice and Jim Pega

Ubu lost a brief, but courageous battle with a tumor in her heart.
Her spirit was strong, but in the end her heart failed her.
She is survived by her companions of 11 (but not nearly long enough) years
Deb and Ron Evans and scores of other people that loved her.
We will all miss her.

Ubu, Thanks for the great 11yrs, it was a great ride. It was an "E" ticket all the way! Kala and I will never forget you, we think of you always. See Ya

Sue

Ugly,
Although your death was unexpected and sudden, you'll always be loved. Your brothers and sisters will miss you very much, as will I.

Love always,
Mom

A wonderful friend and companion not only to his family but to all the people who knew him. We all loved him but he loved us even more so. We all miss him.

John, Rox and Cory

Today, I walked outside to get the paper, and saw my neighbor's cat, laying on the sidewalk. Sometime during the night, some uncaring jerk, drove down my street, struck the kitty, and went on their way. I don't know my neighbor well, just her name, (Kim) and had to go tell her before she walked outside and saw her beloved furbaby laying there. I went to her door, asked her if she had both her cats in the house. She said no, one didn't come home last night. I had to tell her the bad news that he tried, but didn't make it. I am so sorry for her. I asked her if she wanted me to take him away, and she did. I took care of her baby, and just wish that she can get through the pain of losing her beloved kitty. He is now at the Bridge with my beloved Sammi. She used to bark at this kitty all the time, and I hope that she can make friends with him now.

Geri Chaney

I never knew this cat I just read it's story
It was never loved in it's short life.
What was done to it was wrong and unfair.
It should have lived.
It should have been loved.

You were lying in a dirty lot in a Turkish city. After I returned to my hotel, I found a store and bought you a can of fish. When I returned, you were dead. Were you unmourned, just another throwaway? There were some very poor people living in a tiny shack in one corner of the lot. Their conditions were not much better than yours, so I do not blame them. But dear Cat, you should not be forgotten and you deserve have a place on our tributes place as much as our pampered, beloved pets. May your soul be in a place of peace, warmth, food, and love.

Joann

Dear Cat, Twenty years ago, on a very small Greek island, I saw you being tortured by a group of boys. You were walking, staggering, in a circle while they threw stones at you. I cried and offered them money to stop but they didn't comprehend why anyone would be interested in you. I forgot about you for many years but lately you have returned to my memory. I had to walk on and when I returned a short time later, you were dead. I was very upset and left the island. Now that you have made yourself known to me, I will ask that you be remembered on the Tributes Page and that your spirit has found rest. One day maybe, you will recognize me at the Bridge and I will see you made whole and healthy

Joann

Puppy Love

Don't cry my friends
For I am near
I'm never far
I'm always near.

To my needs
You all did tend
While I was
Your companion and friend.

So thank you for
The time you spent
The love you gave
To me, so much meant.

To all my friends
I send my love
For an angel am I
In heaven above.

So dry your tears
And look to the skies
To try and see
The Rottie who flies!

I miss you all......

Ursula

I only knew Ursus for six years or so. He was one of two cats that belonged to my wife when we married. We had spent last year working on a new home when he became ill. We had always talked about how much Ursus would enjoy the new house and ruling over the other three cats in his little kingdom.

Not even a full month after the move Ursus took a turn for the worse. He was a big boy (22 pounds) and it seems that his liver and kidneys could no longer support him. My wife and I were both devastated at his loss and even though we have a houseful of cats not a day goes by that we do not miss him and talk about him. The pain has turned somewhat into a sense of good fortune at having had him in our life--if even for a short time. His space on our pillow every night will never be filled.

Upon reading your poem on the Rainbow Bridge I was filled with a sense of satisfaction. Tina and I loved Ursus too much for him too just go away. I look forward now to seeing him again; more than ever.

Be good Bassanova; until Tina and I get there.

Arnie and Tina