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In Loving Memory Cats => Rainbow Bridge - In Loving Memory => Topic started by: tigerbaby on November 13, 2008, 11:01:52 AM
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I can hardly see while typing this as been crying nonstop for the past hours.
we got a knock on the door at 8.30am, Jameson was lying in the road. He's been hit by a car. He is dead.
Will write more later. He is wrapped up in a bag, we are going to wrap him up in his blankets with his favorite toys and bury him in the garden.
I'm too devastated to speak or talk or think. My life is shattered and I dont think i'll ever be happy again
RIP my gorgeous Tiger. I love you more than anything in this world.
meowmy xxxxxxxxxx
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Oh my goodness, I don't know what to say. I am so so sorry :hug:
Take care of yourself and we are here for you when you need us :hug:
Sleep peacefully Jameson xxxxx
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omg honey I can't believe it - I know how you feel, when I lost Algie I felt so awful, I don't know what to say to you but am sending you hugs :hug: :hug: :hug:
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OMG honey, I can't believe it :'( :'(
I'm so very sorry, I know nothing we can say can take the hurt away, but please know that we are all here for you whenever you need us :hug: :hug: :hug:
Nite nite darling Jameson, another babe taken too soon :'( :'( :'(
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I am so sorry. I hope you don't mind my writing what I am about to but please bury the little one at least 3 feet down.
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OMG - I cannot believe it either :'( :'( I am so shocked.
:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: hugs for you
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I cant believe it either,
like the others there is nothing you can say, all of my love and thoughts go to you and your family. RIP Jameson :hug: :hug:
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Me too!, I am so shocked, so very day, my heart goes out to you.
I know how you feel, I had the same shock when I lost my lovely "Scott" in the same way.
:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :Luv2:
RIP Jameson play hard at the bridge fella.
Leigh
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I'm so sorry :'( - my stomach flipped when I read your post :( :hug:
I really don't know what to say :hug:
RIP little Jameson :(
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OMG I cant believe what I am reading,also I am crying my eyes out,I know it sounds odd but its like we got to know him in the cats mouths section and through the pics,he was such a character,I just cant believe it.
Big,big,big hugs to you :hug:
Sleep well J,we'll all miss you honey :'(
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Oh no - Im crying with you - I am so very very sorry Hun :hug:
RIP Sweet Jameson - Play hard at the bridge special boy xxx
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thanks :hug:
ive cried so much my head is about to explode and just had to go out in the garden to choose where to bury him, its all too much. i keep stroking the blanket which he is lying under and his body has gone hard. it is surreal. all of my family, Ohs family, friends and neighbours are all too upset to speak.
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OMG I am so shocked I don't know what to say.
:hug: :hug: :hug: to you.
RIP little man
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Sorry to talk about things like this but maybe you could ask the vet to keep him for a few days while you decide what to do. You may prefer to have him cremated so you can always take him with you if you move. It is something I have thought about and I think that is what I would do. It depends on how you feel about these things. :hug:
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Good advice Mark,
I know how hard it is for you all and how terribly upset you are feeling. Please try and draw a little comfort knowing how widely Jameson was loved, admired and will be sadly missed by all that knew him, in person and his many friends and admirers here on Purrs, he was a real star.
:hug: :hug: :hug: :Luv2:
Leigh
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So, so sorry to hear you have lost beautiful Jameson. My heart goes out to you :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Thanks Mark, I thought about that too, but now when it has come down to it it feels better burying him in the garden, where he adored being and the place were we originally met him first. He just came in & out of our lives so quickly, like a little whirlwind... he was our ray of sunshine. he was my best friend.
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I'm so sorry, like Mark, my stomach flipped when I saw your thread. I can't imagine how awful you must be feeling, but I hope us being here for you helps even if it is just a tiny amount.
I'm trying very hard not to cry as I'm at work and I don't think anyone would understand why I would cry for someone elses cat, but you and Jameson have been a big part of the forum for a long time, and I feel like I know at least a little about you and him and I will mourn his passing like I'm sure a lot of other people on here will.
:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
All my love to you and OH and the rest of your family and neighbours. From what you've written before I remember you saying he was a big part of the neighbourhood so I'm sure lots of people will miss him.
Jameson, play hard at the bridge little man, I'm sure all our bridge babes will take really good care of you.
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OMG. Like all the others have said, You and your perfect Tiger are and will always be part of our little online family :hug:
Rest in Peace Jameson Whitesox xxx
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:Crazy: I am so sorry to hear your tragic news! :'( :'(
RIP Jameson. No one can hurt you now. :'( :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Oh my god, I cannot believe this :'(
Like Mark, my stomach went when I saw the title of the post.
I am so so sorry for your loss.
It sounds like you have good reasoning for laying him to rest in your garden if that was where he loved to be.
RIP Jameson, let your meowmy know when you get to the bridge xxx :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Oh TB I am so very very sorry. :(
I cannot believe this news.
RIP Sweet Jameson, sweet sweet boy.
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:'( :'( so very sorry xx
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I am so sorry, Tigerbaby. My thoughts are with you.
xC
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I'm so sorry. :care: I really can't think of anything to put except that Jameson will have known just how much you loved him. :care:
RIP Jameson, a handsome lad who was loved an awful lot.
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This is the first thread I have seen today and I am in shock, just cant believe it. I am so terribly sorry, right now words fail me and I understand so much what you are feeling :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
I wish I could turn back the clock for you and Jameson, my heart goes out to you. I think the whole of Purrs is united with you in grief.
RIP gorgeous Jameson.
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I'm so sorry for your loss. *hugs*
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RIP :'( Little man
you will be missed
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So sorry TB, sending you and your family big :hug:
:RIP: Little man and sweet dreams, xxxxxx
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So sorry to hear your news about your georgous young man.........many of us unfortunately know what you are going through and no words can express the loss.
Love and hugs to you xx
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I am so sorry. My thoughts are with You. :hug: :hug: :hug:
RIP Jameson
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Aw I loved Jameson and I'm crying both for him and my Smudge who was run over April 15th this year. Smudge went missing in Sept. 2007 and just as I was getting close to him (someone had found his collar and he had been seen) someone phoned to say he was dead at the side of the road.
He loved to lay in the middle of a heather in my garden so a friend dug a grave in front of that heather for me and he is at rest there and I can say hello to him when I want and I can finally do it without crying as much.
Attached photo to let you see how you could make it nice for Jameson.
My heart really does go out to you. :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Mary and Bonnie
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thanks all. im still shaking when i type this, im crying so much i cant see the screen.
we buried him, just now. Robin didnt really want me to see him, but i had to. he was looking so peaceful, as if he was asleep, with his paw over his face just like he does when he sleeps. i saw blood on his face. i stroked his fur and told him how much i love him. its all too upsetting. we wrapped him in his blankets, put his wiggley waggler in his arms (that he won at the purrs competition), and his favorite ping pong ball and a chewed up da bird. We wrote a note to him too. we lit candles for him, and will buy a bottle of Jameson to have in his memory tonight.
my neighbours (the ones he used to go round to for food!) are such troopers. they are catlovers, i kept asking her 'is he dead', she walked out to show us where he was. Then Robin told me to wait by the road when he went to check... i saw it was my Baby in the road. I just collapsed in my neighbours arms just screaming and crying at the same time. she was crying to, and her mum & dad too. They told us how they've known him for a long time, and that he always comes round for food and to terrorise their cats. Robin came back to me, and just cried.. she went to pick him up, and put him in a bag. we took him home. I have now been crying since then and am a wreck. i cant believe it.
The comfort is knowing he was a content kitty who lived his life to the full. he touched everyone that ever met him, and everybody loved him. He had a great life, although too short but i can rest in the knowledge that he was a lucky cat, loved by many, whose favorite hobbies included chasing things outdoors which was the place he was happiest. he was such outdoor cat. I cant beat myself up about letting him outside, thats where we met him, and thats where he was the happiest.
we think it all happened really quick and that he didnt suffer much. im feeling really weird typing this as it feels like a dream and i feel like a robot. I dont think i'll ever get over this. In time im sure pain will fade, but how do i get over it? even having a cup of tea is not the same.
when we talk we try to celebrate his life as much as poss. talk about small memories that make us smile. He brought so much love and happiness to our lives.
Play hard at the Bridge my little Tiger. I love you so much and will never forget you. RIP Jameson. We love you. xxxxx
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Sorry I cant help you but heres a :hug: from all us here
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So very sorry to hear your news about Jameson - I know that it hurts and I know the pain only too well.
Sometimes between friends
Words are not needed;
Sometimes they are said
But often unheeded.
So who would have thought it,
You and I
That we wouldn’t have the chance
To say goodbye?
You went for a stroll
That bright sunny day
While I was still sleeping
In bed I did lay.
The knock on the door,
The questions, the fears,
The earth-shattering scream,
And heartrending tears.
Some words are not needed
Between old friends like you and I;
But I wish I could hold you
And tell you goodbye
Rest in peace Jameson
:candle: :RIP: :candle: :RIP:
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so much pain for the ones left behind :hug: :hug:
yes in time, lots of time the pain fades but always remember him as you are........a little cat full of life doing what he enjoyed the most :hug: :hug: :hug:
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That poem is lovely Yvonne.
TB. I think its so lovely the Jameson was buried with his favourite toys to play with at the bridge.
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I'm so sorry. <3
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So sorry for your loss words can't explain the hurt and the empty space
But do talk and laugh and cry for your precious boy
Only ever borrowed never owned but always a pawprint in your heart :hug:
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Im so very, very sorry - Im completely stuck to know what to say - Im crying too
RIP Jameson
You are going to be very, very much missed
Pixie, Lucky, Gizmo, Tabby and Perseus on standby at the bridge to settle you in ....
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I've just logged on and am so very sorry to hear about Jameson - like everyone else, I couldnt quite believe my eyes when I saw the title of the thread and I too feel as though I knew him through Purrs. I'm so sad for you :hug:
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I am so, so, sorry - Jameson was such a beautiful boy and, as others have said, very much a part of the 'Purrs' family. You are in the thoughts of many of us.
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I am so so sorry I can't believe it what a terrible thing to happen. Im sure no one can say anything to make you feel any better but im thinking of you RIP Jameson have fun up on the bridge :hug:
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I had only checked my updated topics and was just doing the rounds when I saw this. My heart leapt into my mouth. I cannot believe it. My heart goes out to you Tigerbaby and I too am struggling not to cry at work.
I know I shouldn't have favourites but Jameson Whitesox was mine. Play hard at the bridge gorgeous boy.
Lots of hugs and headbutts from myself and Dave. I will light a candle for him tonight.
xx
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The comfort is knowing he was a content kitty who lived his life to the full. he touched everyone that ever met him, and everybody loved him.
He also touched an awful lot of people here on Purrs who never met him and we all loved him. Like everyone else I'm in shock and don't know what to say. My heart goes out to you :hug:
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oh no I am so so sorry, just posted on the other thread. I have only just seen this I loved Jameson I don't know what to say to you I am so sorry :hug: :hug: :hug:
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So sorry to hear about your loss Tigerbaby. RIP Jameson x
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TB, what a terrible way to start the day :hug: :hug: I can only send you lots of these :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: and tell you that, there comes a time when you will be able to talk about it with only a little welling of tears. :hug: But that day can be a long time coming. Take care of yourself and let your baby rest with you in the garden where the sun will come to shine one day once more ... :hug: :hug: :hug:
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RIP Dear Jameson, you were loved my more people than you knew. Play hard at the bridge and Little Girl & Quinn will be there to help you find your way.
Having lost those two it was harder for me than when I lost my mom last year, I still haven’t cried for her but I have for both those cats and it still doesn’t feel real.
Time will help but you will always remember him.
:hug:
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Oh Helena, I just don't know what to say :-[
I am so unbelievably sad for you, I can't believe this has happened :hug:
RIP Jameson Whitesox, have fun at the bridge and send your lovely meowmy and doody a big rainbow to let them you got there safe :hug:
Can't stop thinking about you, you will be in our thoughts :hug:
ems and jon
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I'm so sorry to here this. When i saw the thread i couldn't believe it I thought it must be ANOTHER jameson and then a realised and my eyes welled up.
When I first joined the forum he was on of the cats that convinced me I was making the right decision in getting puddies of my own. He truly was a character :Luv2:
Sending lots of these :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Oh Helena, I'm so so sorry :hug:- As I saw the title my blood ran cold :( I'm crying here for you, devastated that he's gone, he was such a character and I feel like I knew him even though I never met him.
RIP Jameson, safe and sound at the Bridge until your Mum is ready to collect you xx
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OH MY GOD NO !!!!
I am so so so sorry ....... :hug:
I dont know what to say, oh Helena i am sobbing here for you....this is so not right.
Oh Jameson you silly billy ....What ya gone and done ?
You are such a special cat and you will be a special cat at the Bridge.
Have fun until Mummy comes to get you .....and send her a Bridge kiss so she knows you are ok
We are gonna miss You here on Purrs xxx
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So sorry TB.
Take care of yourself, you'll be in shock for a few days. Allow yourself to grieve.
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So sorry to hear the news TB, such a shock, no words can say how we all feel for you. :hug: :hug:
RIP Jameson, have fun chasing things at the Bridge and send your mum a sign to help the healing. :candle:
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Just logged on and am in total shock when I read your post :'( :'( :'(
Sending lots of :hug: :hug: :hug: to you and your family
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Oh Me :( I Am So So Sorry :hug: :hug: :hug:
what a terrible nightmare, :( :( :(
RIP Jameson
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Thanks all, it means a lot. I wrote this earlier, just so you know what happened (even though I don't know any more details). At least he is in a safe place now. There was always a worry about the road, but still felt I needed to give him the outdoor choice.
So far this has been the most awful day of my life.. i dont know where to start. Tears are streaming down my face while I type this, I can't even see the screen..i'm just coming to terms with losing my precious, beautiful cat. My little friend that I love more than anything in this world.
Heard a knock on the door this morning.. i don't know why, but i got a bad feeling straight away. Robin answered, it was our neighbour.. i could only hear a few words.. she mentioned 'cat'.. I just knew. Robin ran into the bedroom to put his trousers on...i asked what it was about.. he said 'i don't know, something about a cat in the road'. I ran to the hallway, and asked my neighbour 'is he ok?', 'how do you know its Jameson'? 'is it a tabby?. She couldn't answer, but the look on her face just said it all. I literally burst into tears.. sobbing all the way outside. On the opposite side of the road I saw my Baby.. lying on the pavement. completely still. My neighbour grabbed me and I just collapsed in her arms, crying hysterically. Robin ran up to check... he came back with tears streaming down his face. I was screaming at this point... crying my eyes out. we were all in such shock. I kept sobbing 'Noooooo my Baby'.. i kept asking if he was ok, if we need to take him to the vets.. noone said anything. I knew in my heart he was dead. my neighbour went to pick him up and put him in a bag. They told me how they had known him for a long time, and that he always used to turn up at their door for food & to terrorise their cats. Another neighbour said he used to come round for sardines. None of us could believe it. We took him home.. at this point we were in too much shock to think or do anything apart from just cry.
it's too much to take in, he just came into our lives and went too quickly. Like a whirlwind, like a ray of sunshine. He just brought so much happiness to my life. I never had a cat before, I wasn't even a cat person. But when he turned up in our garden one day he changed my life. He was so much more than a cat, he was such a character. He even had different facial expressions and ways of doing things. I cherish every single memory of him. Last night we were all 3 of us in bed, and he was getting ready to sleep (on my legs) pawing around on his blanket. I kissed him goodnight. That was the last time i saw him. They think he must've been hit by the car around 8am this morning... they think it happened very quickly.
I so desperately wanted to kiss him goodbye, Robin said there was blood and that i would probably not be able to deal with it. As we dug a whole in the garden to bury him (the garden he LOVED being in, and where we first met him) i tried stroking him where he was lying wrapped under his blanket. I felt his body had started to go hard. It's too heartbreaking. He was such a gorgeous boy, such an amazing cat. In the mornings I used to wake up to a pair of excitable eyes wanting to play or wanting a scratch under the chin. His favorite game was to hide behind the curtain and poke his paw out to catch things.
Robin took him out of the bag for us to wrap him in his blankets. I had to feel his fur and to kiss him goodnight. I saw his paw sticking out and I touched it. I got blood on my fingers. What a beautiful creature.. i saw blood on his face and on his ears. I gently stroked his beautiful fur and told him how much I love him. He looked so peaceful, as if he was just asleep. He had this paw over his face, just like he does when he is sleeping. We wrapped him up and I put his favorite toys next to him; his knitted wiggly waggler, his ping pong ball and his chewed up feather. We wrote a goodbye card, and put it on top aswell as a few more of his toys. Then we said our goodbyes. I can't believe i will never see him again. We lit a few candles on his grave. I will probably sit by his grave every night.. i cant believe he is gone.
Anyone that has had a pet will imagine what im going through. I feel like i've lost a close friend. He loved being by my side and to follow me around. He loved prawns and ham. I just loved that little creature so so so so so much. He was my companion. Little things he used to do bring a smile to my face, thru all the tears. I want to celebrate his life. He loved being outdoors, he adored sitting on fences and catching mice. I smile when i think of how the postman used to point out that 'there's a dead mouse on the patio'. Whenever we came home he had his special way of greeting us by rolling on his back, showing us his belly and wiggle around of happiness. He used to make this really funny sound when he was comfy, a bit whiney, like a satisfied long, loud sigh.
Just walking through the house is so empty, with his scratching post still there, toys scattered around and food still in his bowls.
Anyway this is getting long now, i could write forever about him. But lets leave it like this. I need to sleep as my head is about to explode and my face has swelled up. He is at peace now, chasing butterflies at Rainbow Bridge with auntie Persephone.
I miss you so much Baby Tiger. You brought so much happiness to my life. You were beautiful in every way. Your colours, stripes, spots... your white socks and bib, gorgeous eyes and tiny eyelashes. I so desperately want to kiss you once more. I am so sorry I wasn't there to protect you. It is unfair you've been taken away from us so soon. My comfort is knowing you were a very happy and content cat, and that you lived your life to the max. My little explorer & adventurer. So full of life. I will always remember you with a smile on my face.
RIP my number 1 Baby.
Love you forever and ever.
I will collect you at the Bridge when it's time and we'll cross it together, hand-in-paw.
Sleep tight my Gorgeous Boy.
Meowmy xxxxxxxx
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:'( :'( :'( Oh my goodness... I'm so sorry Jamesonsmum... and I hate to say that it sounds so banal. I know I have become a bit of a stranger here but Jameson is one of the babies I really held dear to my heart. I was struck by disbelief when I saw the thread title, then tears welled up in my eyes and started to flow. I keep seeing in my mind the sweet picture of him sleeping hugging you tight.
But try to keep your chin up... he is in a good company up there in that lovely place, all the friends over the bridge will take care of him, and he will be watching over you. He will never be far away as long as you remember and love him, which we all know you will forever.
R.I.P. sweetheart, look after your grieving mummy from the bridge, but don't forget to have fun as well!! :hug: :hug: :hug:
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I'm so sorry for your loss, i've been crying reading your thread.
rip Jameson
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So so sorry im crying too id hoped id misread the title. Nothing i can say to make you feel better just want you to know im thinking of you during this sad time :hug:
:RIP: Jameson
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I'm so very very sorry to hear what has happened, many us of us here know the terrible shock you are feeling which words just can't describe.
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i've only just logged on today...
i'm so so sorry.... devestated for you.... my blood ran cold when i read the title and having read the whole thread am now in tears. he was so special.
sleep sweet darling jameson... play hard :hug: :Luv:
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Ive just got in from work and found this thread, what can i say, :(i feel your pain as im writing this,i cant believe hes gone,im trying to write this through the tears, :'(,i know from my own lose that nothing seems to help at this time but my thoughts and prays are with you . :candle:RIP Jameson
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I am so sorry. I couldn't believe it when I saw the title, and read your thread. From your posts, I felt like Jameson was our personal friend, and he will be very sadly missed :'(
I only know that with lots and lots of time, the pain becomes less raw, and you will learn to handle it better, especially if you try to remember the happy times you had together.
I just don't know what to say, so all I can do is send :hug: :hug: :hug: to you, your family and neighbours.
Play hard at the bridge wonderful Jameson until you see your Meowmy again, Sooty will looking out for you :RIP:
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That is such a sad piece to read. Big big hugs to you and your OH
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I am so sorry to hear about your darling boy. Having just been through the loss myself I want to pass on my sincerest condolances and send lots of :hug: Our bridge babes will be looking after him and keeping him safe and sound.
I am so sorry
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Oh God no , Im sobbing here too. Im so very very sorry , dont know what else to say. :'(
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Sweetheart I am so very sorry and sorry I have only just been on to see this. Reading your posts and feeling your pain has me in tears. It is a fear we all have when we let our cats out free to roam but like you all my guys go out as they'd go stir crazy if we kept them in. I wish I could say something to heal your pain but I know I cannot.
remember we are all here for you.
Jameson RIP sweetpea and play every day catching stars over the rainbow bridge x
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Thats such a beautiful tribute TB,I'm in tears,it was so beautiful :hug:
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i think this thread would make a great tribute to jameson in the rainbow bridge area, so when you feel ready to think about this, let me know if you would like the whole thread to be moved :hug: :hug: :hug:
my heart is with you tonight :hug: :hug:
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I am so so sorry my heart hurts for you
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I've just logged on for the first time since early this morning and this is the first thread I saw. I can't believe it and am sitting here crying for the gorgeous Jameson and for how for awful you must be feeling right now. I dont' know what to say. Play hard at the bridge, sweetheart - nobody can hurt you there. :hug: for you all.
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I'm so shocked and so sorry that you've lost your gorgeous tabby boy.
R.I.P Jameson.
Hugs to you and your Oh from me, Dinah and my OH.
:hug:
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Oh Helena reading your words has made me cry again :'(
I am still in totally shock and wanting to believe it isnt true
As I have said to You, it is such a tribute to Jameson that a Cat none of us have meet has left such a huge paw print in our hearts.
He will never be forgotten xxx
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:hug: so so sorry to hear this shocking news.
RIP Jameson
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:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
xTeresa
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OMG I have only just caught up with this .... I am in floods here and can't begin to imagine how you must be feeling.
Jameson has been such a huge part of all our lives and we have all laughed at his antics and ooh'd and ahh'd at the photos of your gorgeous little tiger.
My heart truly goes out to you and your family at this terrible time.
RIP Jameson ... loved by so many and missed more than you can imagine by your family. Play hard at the bridge little man. Please let your mummy know you are safe and have arrived on the other side.
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I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Much love, Janice
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Oh gosh, I too have only just logged on and seen this. I am so very, very sorry for your loss, you must be absolutely devastated :hug:
Take care of yourself and let yourself grieve as much as you feel is right :hug:
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Just read this and I am so so sorry :'(
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OMG I cannot believe this, Im so, so sorry for you :hug:
Really dont know what to say, shocked to the core. :'(
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I was speechless when I read this.
I am so sorry to hear this news. I don't think words can really express how you must be feeling.
Jameson truly loved you. His love will always be there. Inside.
Sending you big hugs and headbutts from all the raggies.
:hug:
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I was so sorry to heard about Jameson and can only echo what everyone else has said so far.
He clearly touched a lot of people's hearts and will be sorely missed.
R.I.P and play hard on the bridge.
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:RIP: little Jameson - loved looking at your poses - will miss you :( :( :( :hug: :hug: :hug: -so sorry to hear this news , couldn''t believe it when i saw the thread.
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Thanks all.
And thanks for all your lovely PM's too, I appreciate every single one of them, and every single post here. Me and OH just read thru them all, and the tears were just rolling nonstop. To know so many people loved & cared for him means the world to us. We were a little family, he was wild at heart, just like we are. We were truly 3 peas in a pod. I still expect to hear the catflap and to see him proudly strolling in, and it will take some time to realise he is not coming back.
This evening we wrapped up warm and went outside to sit next to his grave. I wore my pawprint hat and the gloves I wore this morning to bury him. We lit candles on his grave and poured a glass of Jameson each, and had a 3rd glass for him. We poured a little of each drink into the 3rd glass. When we had finished our glasses we took the 3rd glass and put a few drops of Jameson in each candle. I read your lovely poem Yvonne, thank you so much for that. We sat there talking to him for about an hour. Then we told him goodnight.
We decided to sleep in the sofa bed tonight, as when we got him this is where we slept. It was Sep last year and had just come back from an operation and was recovering, and we were only cat-sitting Jameson for our neighbour (before he became our cat). Jameson used to sleep on my legs & chest and my mum is convinced he is the reason I healed up so quickly. Shortly after that our neighbour agreed for us to take him perrmanently. So we put our duvet and pillows out in the lounge, and I've got his blanket next to me. It feels best this way. I feel a little calmer now, after having that little ritual.
Earlier we went round to the neighbour who found him, and gave him all the boxes of cat food that I had bought for Jameson. It was to say thank you for caring, and also a little pay-back, knowing Jameson had been sneaking round to theirs for food for nearly 2 years! They told us how Jameson used to come round, sit on their window sill and tease all of their six indoor cats! Little cheeky! The father in the house said he had lost 2 cats to this road which is why they are all indoors.
Anyway. I could write forever, a whole book about him and it still wouldn't be enough. I said to Robin that I don't just Love him, the word love is not enough, it's not big enough to express just exactly how I felt for that cat. It was such a unique and overwhelming feeling. I adored him with my heart body and soul.
I rather have had the pleasure of knowing him the short time we did, than not having that time with him at all. He was a free spirit indeed, such a wild cat. He was even bossing the local foxes around. He makes me smile right now.. I am glad he does.. my cheeky monkey.
Time to close down this laptop and meet him in my dreams.
Thank you all for all your messages, post, hugs and wishes. Please squeeze your cats tight tonight. Love to you all :hug:
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Sorry I haven't posted earlier. Finally managed to get some of my composure back.....Needless to say I broke down in floods of tears when I heard the news :'( :'(
Sweet Jameson, your loss diminishes us all. Meowmy and Doodie will miss you terribly (as will we all). Play hard at the bridge Whitesox, till it is time for you to go and meet Meowmy and Doodie!
Blessings upon all of you at this difficult time. x :hug: :hug: :hug:
My favorite piccie of Jameson-Prince among pusses.....
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Thank you for sharing our ritual with us. I so used to like reading about what Jameson had been up to and the presents he would bring home. I loved the video of him with the box. He was a truly amazing little at person and your love for him intense. He will be running round at Rainbow Bridge now, met by all our babies - so watch out pigeons :hug:
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Oh sweetheart. have just read this and can't take it in. I'm gutted.
He also touched an awful lot of people here on Purrs who never met him and we all loved him.
That's so true. We all share so much with each others' babies, that when one is lost, it touches us all.
Am so, so sorry.
Your tribute to Jameson is beautiful. I ache for your loss. :(
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I was completely shocked when I saw this yesterday, your tribute to him was lovely though, and the pain will get better in time. You have some wonderful memories though. RIP little one
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lovely words TB that have made me :'( :hug:
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TB, your words in your post are lovely and show how much cats can affect our lives. You are right, we do not just love them, they become part of us and Jameson will be part of you forever. He has not left you, his physical being is just somewhere else but his spirit will be with you every second of every day. Take care, will be thinking of you all. :hug:
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TB, sending you a top up hug for today. :care: Your words in the last post brought tears to my eyes - I think it's likely you, your partner and Jameson were meant to find each other.
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Such beautiful words for a beautiful boy - thinking of you Hun xxx :hug:
I was thinking about all my Bridge Babies last night and gave special thoughts to Jameson xxx
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Such a wonderful post TB Im sure Jameson is sat at the bridge looking down and purrring! Like alot of others your words have really touched me and bought me to tears you have written some lovely things that purrs people will probably never forget and Jameson will live on in everyone heart on here im sure. :hug: :hug:
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I have just read this and I feel your pain, I have spent all night crying for a litter of kittens and a mom that I couldnt save from the pound as there was no where for them to go, they are now gone to the rainbow bridge thinking that they were not loved :( I did manage to get a 2 wk old kitten out 2 nights ago wet cold and hungry they were going to put her to sleep yesterday morning. I guess what I am trying to say is your Jameson knows you love him and still does and some day you will meet him at the rainbow bridge he will be waiting for you.
Take care and remember Jameson had your love :Luv: something that a lot of cats here in Ireland dont get.
Sending you and your family lots of cyber hugs :Luv:
Run free to the rainbow bridge Jameson
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Your ritual was so lovely, I'm sure Jameson really knows how much he was loved and how he will be missed. Your words really show much our puss cats really mean to us. Most people wouldn't understand it at all, but it is lovely that we can be part of a community where everyone knows how utterly devastating losing a furbaby really is and can support each other through such awful times.
I'm sure Jameson is having a great time chasing things in the warmth and sunlight at the rainbow bridge with all our bridge babes keeping him company.
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aw TB I don't know what to say... I have never had a cat before Indy and he is indoors, so I have never felt such a loss
Requiem for Jameson
You walked on the wild side
And strolled into my heart
Leaving pawprints on my soul
All too briefly, then depart
A prince in his jungle
Owning all that you surveyed
In your proud kingdom
Your weary head is laid
You have left so many
Across the whole wide world
Carrying your memory like a banner
A glittering flag forever unfurled
Remember dear Jameson
That even in time so brief
You touched so many people
Mingling fond memories with grief
You must play hard and long
And listen to my words
Let the other Fur-Angels
Play with old 'Da Bird'
So remember my Tiger Baby
Whilst at the bridge you wait
That whenever I think of you
Lifes joys I will contemplate
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TB I am sorry I never really knew Jameson, though through this forum, like so many others here have said, I feel he was a part of my life
:hug: :bye:
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That is a beautiful poem and had me blubbing again. :Luv2:
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Oh hun I'm soo very sorry. What a shock :'( :'(
Darlin Jameson is and always will be part of you, He will always be with you in your heart, whenever you need him talk to him he will hear you and one day you will be with him again. He is with our bridge babes and they will take so very good care of him for you.
Sendind all my love and huge hugs over to you all. :hug: :hug: :hug:
Sleep well sweeetheart lad. Play well on the bridge. :ahh: :RIP:
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That is a beautiful poem and had me blubbing again. :Luv2:
Me too, luckily my boss is off sick, so theres no-one on the other side of my desk to give me odd looks!
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So sorry to hear what has happened :hug: :hug:
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Oh no, I have just read this thread... I am so shocked. Jameson was such a wee character and I know he will be missed so much. Take care.
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I've only just seen this and I am so terribly sorry. Words are totally inadequate for your loss. You loved little Jameson and will always love him so very much. :hug: big hug to you and your OH at this awful time.
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Indy I'm in floods here, that's beautiful :hug:
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It truly is................................ :'(
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I'm so sorry for your loss.
R.I.P Jameson
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Your words in the last post brought tears to my eyes - I think it's likely you, your partner and Jameson were meant to find each other.
Cats have a way of finding their kind of people and of coming into our lives just when we need them to. The pain of their leaving is a reflection of the love they give and receive in their time with us, and that time is never long enough.
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Again, thank you all so much. It has helped us so much reading your posts, knowing he was loved by so many - that never even met him. I don't want to 'drag' this out much longer because we are all in pain here, but just wanted to say that tomorrow I will write a nice 'Meowmorial'to him, alongside with a few photos of him so we can move this thread to Rainbow Bridge, which is where he is right now, causing all sorts of havoc with the rest of our Bridge Babies.
Indys Mamma that poem is beyond beautiful and I would like to use it again, aswell as your poem Yvonne. To know that people that never even met him are taking their time to sit down and create a poem for him just means more than words can say.
So I am off outside with my glass of Jameson, the candles we lit earlier for him are still burning, like the little star he was. So see you all tomorrow on here.
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We'll be here............... :hug:
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Just let me know when to move this thread and how you would like it titled :hug: :hug:
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Helena I think we have all cried a million tears for your sweet boy Jameson
He made a great impact on us all here at purrs.....and he will be forever missed xxx
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Helena I think we have all cried a million tears for your sweet boy Jameson
He made a great impact on us all here at purrs.....and he will be forever missed xxx
I felt like I'd been punched in the stomach when I heard yesterday, it hasn't gone away :( There was just something magical about him, he has captured the hearts of so many. RIP Jameson xx
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I just saw this thread; I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. I don't even know what to say. You are in our thoughts.
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Just to say you have been constantly in my thoughts x
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To Tan and everybody at Purrs.
:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
:thanks: :thanks: :thanks: :thanks: :thanks:
for the flowers.
Me and Robin are blown away by the huge love & support we have had from you guys. Absolutely. We cried together opening the flowers, smelling them and started talking about our fond memories of Jameson, how he made us laugh and we giggled through the tears.
I am about to go outside to put them on his grave, and his previous owners (or ex-neighbours) are coming round. The daughter was distraught when learning that 'Scooby' (his old name!) is not coming back. She said that I could have her cat, Armani. I told her to keep her cat. She is only 4.
I have spent the past hour writing down memories, realising I only have great, really funny memories of him. He was so easy going. So hopefully a bit later I can put it all together in a not-too-long post and we can move this thread then to Rainbow Bridge.
Thank you all again for the flowers, the love, support - everything. We may not know each other personally but the love I feel from you is bigger than I could ever imagine. It's lovely knowing people coming together and being there for each other in hard times and good. It is the support we need right now.
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I've only just read this as haven't been on here for a few days. I am so sorry to hear about Jameson - I can only imagine what you are going through and I know how devastated I would be at losing any of my 2 babies. My thoughts are with you at this extremely difficult time. :hug:
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They will not go quietly,
the pets who've shared our lives.
In subtle ways they let us know
their spirit still survives.
Old habits still can make us think
we hear them at the door
Or step back when we drop
a tasty morsel on the floor.
Our feet still go around the place
the food dish used to be,
And, sometimes, coming home at night,
we miss them terribly.
And although time may bring new friends
and a new food dish to fill,
That one place in our hearts
belongs to them...
and always will.
Think of You Helena :hug:
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Michelle thats beautiful........................... :'(
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Some beautiful poems been written in this thread :)
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I'm starting our memorial with some photos of him.. It was nearly impossible narrowing the photos down to 3!!
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...followed by some lovely poems by members of Purr: Yvonne, Indys Mamma and Michelle (furbabystar). Thank you x
Sometimes between friends
Words are not needed;
Sometimes they are said
But often unheeded.
So who would have thought it,
You and I
That we wouldn’t have the chance
To say goodbye?
You went for a stroll
That bright sunny day
While I was still sleeping
In bed I did lay.
The knock on the door,
The questions, the fears,
The earth-shattering scream,
And heartrending tears.
Some words are not needed
Between old friends like you and I;
But I wish I could hold you
And tell you goodbye
Rest in peace Jameson
(YVONNE)
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They will not go quietly,
the pets who've shared our lives.
In subtle ways they let us know
their spirit still survives.
Old habits still can make us think
we hear them at the door
Or step back when we drop
a tasty morsel on the floor.
Our feet still go around the place
the food dish used to be,
And, sometimes, coming home at night,
we miss them terribly.
And although time may bring new friends
and a new food dish to fill,
That one place in our hearts
belongs to them...
and always will.
(MICHELLE FURBABYSTAR)
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INDYS MAMMA
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And last but not least... a few words to our little Prince.
Jameson Scooby Whitesox (4/4/06 - 13/11/08)
To our Special Boy,
You came into our lives like a whirlwind, like a ray of sunshine. Always happy, always on-the-go, always excited about life. You slept when you needed to sleep, ate when you needed to eat but never wasted a good moment of causing kitty mayhem.
You were a huge character in a small body – with lots of personality. Everyone that had the pleasure of meeting you would also say this. You had so many different facial expressions so we always knew what mood you were in. We sometimes joked and said you were like a dog, you often acted like one – always wanted to be part of what we did, following us around, and when you were indoors you would insist on being in the same room, worried that you would be missing out on something exciting otherwise.
The outdoors was your world, this is where you thrived. Sitting on top of Doodie's shed roof, surveying your kingdom, head and chest held high and proud. You adored chasing birds and mice and proudly bringing them back, juggling pebbles, wrestling leaves, balancing on fences and a good ol’ play with Da Bird. You kept the local foxes in check, did your daily rounds to the neighbours for sardines and treats, and left your pawprint in the cement outside, forever imprinted.
Like us, you were wild at heart.
We smile when we remember how you loved attacking bare toes in the mornings, always followed me around like my little shadow, you adored hiding behind the curtains, poking your paw out to catch the ping pong ball. You made a little den under the bed, I giggle when I remember the time we woke up to a weird, rolling sound and thought there was a mouse in the wall. It was our Baby Cat under the bed, who had discovered the joy of whacking a suitcase wheel, making it spin very loudly.
Jameson, with us, you were not ‘just’ a cat. Not just a pet. You were a member of our family, treated with endless love and respect. That is how we saw you. We were all equal. We were a team - 3 peas in a pod.
We always made time for you, even if we were in a rush. It was hard not to, trying to leave the house with a kitty all spread out on the floor, belly on show, wanting fusses!
When Robin had to go away for work, me and Jameson would have our own little ritual at night that Jameson always got excited about. I would sleep on Robins side, and Jameson would be allowed to sleep on my side. (he usually slept on his blanket at the bottom of the bed). I would wake up with a pair of morning eyes, full of beans, and a happy paw in my face. Jameson would sleep like a human, with his head on my pillow, and half his body snuggled in under the duvet.
Baby, it is so unfair that you were taken from us too soon, our hearts were not designed to take such hard punch. You were such a free spirit, a little James Dean of cats. Our comfort is knowing that we gave you a great life and that you were happy and content until the end.
I think what Jameson has taught us is that; however short your time is ultimately, if you live a complete life, then your life is full.
Thank you for adopting us Little Tiger. We feel honoured and privileged to have had you in our lives. You were a perfect friend, a perfect companion. You brought so much joy and happiness to our lives, you made us feel so many different nice feelings & pure emotions. You are a big inspiration, and the brightest star in our sky.
Sleep tight Baby
Roam the lands at Rainbow Bridge, fearless & untouchable – with your crew of Fur Angels. Until we come and collect you..
We love you and miss you so much.
Meowmy & Doodie xXx
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That was beautiful, just like Jameson himself. Am devastated for you both :grouphug:
RIP Jameson, safe and sound at the Bridge until your Mum and Dad are ready to collect you - I'll see you there too xx
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perfect....
rest easy jameson :hug:
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Beautiful, he couldn't have asked for a more perfect fitting tribute.
Sleep well Jameson Whitesox, Meowmy and Doddie will see you at the bridge one day.
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That's lovely, Helena. The cats in our lives are indeed family, and we grieve no less for them than anyone else we lose that we love.
This poem was especially poignant to me when we lost Toby(LJ):
"Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die. "
Sending you hugs.
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A lovely tribute Helena
Godbless Jameson xx
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I am so sorry to hear about beautiful Jameson Helena. :'(
Take care of yourselves and I hope Jameson sends you a rainbow from the bridge xxxxxx
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That's a lovely tribute to a very special little boy :hug:
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Such a beautiful tribute for a beautiful boy.
Play hard lil man and please lookout for Pwt,Medrus,Modlen and Pitw who are there too,they'll show you around and help you get settled :hug:
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That's lovely, a lovely place and lovely words. Sleep tight Jameson
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That is beautiful :'(
Rest well young man, send your mummy and daddy a rainbow xxxx
Oh Helena Im devestated for ya's :hug:
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A lovely tribute to Jameson.
RIP Jameson, we all miss you
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Thank you. We felt so much calmer after concentrating on the good times, writing it all down, talking about it and looking at his pictures.
The candles on his shrine were still lit, even after it rained. That goes to show that his spirit lives on, stronger than ever. :Luv:
:hug:
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That's so sweet and beautiful! :Luv: Put the tears in my eyes again.
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A perfect tribute for a perfect friend. :hug:
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Helena that's fantastic. Didn't read everything as I can't stop crying.
God bless Jameson. :hug: :Luv2:
Love Mary and Bonnie xxxx
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That is the most beautiful thing I have ever read :'( :hug:
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That's beautiful Helena, and a purrfect tribute to such an adorable boy :hug:
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It's a purrrrfect tribute to the purrrrfect furbaby. Spirit and love of Jameson lives on forever in your heart Helena, and ours. :Luv:
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I haven't been on for a while but was shocked to hear about Jameson and have cried buckets :'( He was such a character and I enjoyed reading about his exploits and seeing all the wonderful pics you took. Like you, I wasn't a cat person until two years about but these little fluffies come into our lives and before we even realise it become the centre of our world. I can only imagne what you're going through and my heart goes out to you both :hug:
The tributes are lovely and I think it's good that you are able to remember the happy times with him even though the pain is so raw. I don't know what else so say as it's been said by so many already, but Jameson lived another life via this forum and had so many friends and admirers here that we all share a little of your loss. Big :hug: to you both and RIP Jameson you little star, play hard on the bridge until mummy comes to get you. God bless little man x
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Helena has recieved the portrait so I can now post it here.
Run free on the rainbow Jameson :hug:
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That is beautiful Philip. Thank you and thank you to Michelle for organising it. I know we all felt we wanted to do something to mark Jameson's passing and that is truly special :Luv:
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That is beautiful Philip. Thank you and thank you to Michelle for organising it. I know we all felt we wanted to do something to mark Jameson's passing and that is truly special :Luv:
My thoughts exactly :)
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My perfect boy :Luv2:
Thank you all.
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That's great Philip.
Mary
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Beautiful.
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That was so moving it brought :'( to my eyes,what a fitting tribute to a wonderful little man who was so :Luv2: and the portrait is wonderful, a perfect reminder of a happy time. Play hard at the bridge till its time for meowmy to collect you
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What a beautiful tribute to the perfect angel boy :Luv: You will be loved and remembered forever Jameson sweetheart, have fun over the bridge :hug:
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A lovely tribute :Luv:
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Baby boy, meowmy is thinking of you and all our happy meowmories. I love you unconditionally and I know you did that too. I will never forget you - you are my inspiration. I love you Baby, more than I have ever loved anything or anyone else.
Sleep tight honey, but don't forget to cause riot at the Bridge with the other Furbabys.
Meowmy and Doodie
xxxx
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I don't know how i missed this thread but i've just read it and cried
I'm so sorry to hear about Jameson, he was a fantastic little character and i'm devasted for you.
Sending lots of hugs
We're all here to share the pain xx
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Haven't been in for a while and have just noticed this trhead.
How awful for you, I am so sorry. :hug:
Its strange, but lovely, how just a few pictures and a bit of a chat on a forum like this can bring such attachment to cats we've never met before and such a connection with like minded people.
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OMG, I haven't been on here for a while, been away and busy at work etc. But as soon as I saw this my heart just stopped and now I'm sat here sobbing. I am so so sorry. Take care of yourself and you know where we all are if you need us :hug:.
RIP little Jameson S Whitesox xxx
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A year has flown by so fast, yet it feels like this happened yesterday. I still can't believe I have lost you forever. Life is just so unfair sometimes.
I hope you are in a better place, having endless of fearless fun with your Bridge pals...
I miss you Tiger Baby
Rest in Peace my beautiful Jameson
x x x x x x x x
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I can't believe a year has gone either :hug:
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I remember this day so clearly :'( :'( :'(
Jameson will never be forgotten, I miss reading his storys and seeing his new pictures :(
Helena, Sending You a massive hug xx
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The years go so fast, but the pain still feels so raw sometimes, sending you lots of :hug: :hug:
I'm sure Jameson has found all our Bridge babes, I can certainly imagine him and Max hellraising their way around :hug:
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OMG this really has come around quick - it seems like it was only last month.
:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Mary
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Jameson, I can imagine you and Jack being the "bovver boys" at Rainbow Bridge. Not Toby, though - he was a pacifist. ;)
TB: :hug: :hug:
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Capone has been glued to my side today. I think he knows!! :Luv2:
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Helena time has moved so quickly, Janieson will always be with you just in spirit :hug:
Thinking of you today and I'm sure that he si having a blast at the bridge with all our furkids - that will be one hell of a party :hug:
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Sweet Jameson, a year has gone by since your departure....You made a big impression here at Purrs, you stole some hearts and will be forever remembered! xxxxxx
TB :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Thinking of Jameson Whitesox today, I really felt I 'knew' him :( RIP Jameson, safe and sound at the Bridge, waiting until your Mum is ready to collect you xx :hug:
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the time has just gone so quick and i am sure that Jameson is watching you and sending all his love to you :hug:
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Hope you had a great first bridge Birthday Jameson - you will never be forgotten here on Purrs. :hug:
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Thinking of you and Jameson on his first year at the bridge today :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
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So sad that a year has passed so quickly since the lovely Jameson s Whitesox left your side :hug: