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Post by greytsaluki on Oct 1, 2010 14:15:25 GMT 1
Al was like a beautiful butterfly - always busy, brightened many peoples days and loved all things in their natural habitat.
So shocked still after speaking with Kerry the other night. Al was one of the most honest, loyal, loving, giving and humorous people you could ever wish to know. No matter what she always had the time for both humans and all things rescues, animals and nature.
Al, you will be very much missed, you touched so many of us with your friendship.
Love and strength being sent to her family and close friends.
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Post by whiterose on Oct 1, 2010 14:18:50 GMT 1
A very sad loss, and one that will be deeply felt. All at LRDR would like to offer their sympathy to her friends and family and I personally would like to add to that. She made so many of us here feel so very welcome and was always a source of help and smiles to so many.
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Post by mimsmum on Oct 1, 2010 14:37:52 GMT 1
On behalf of all at Southern Lurcher Rescue, our very sad condolences. A lovely lady who worked so tirelessly and benefited all of us. A lady who will leave a very big void.
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Post by Phoenixmum on Oct 1, 2010 14:38:58 GMT 1
Im so shocked and saddened to hear this. My condolances to her family.
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Post by Florrie on Oct 1, 2010 14:54:05 GMT 1
such sad news a great lady who will be greatly missed my condolences to Ali's family
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Post by suffolkgrey on Oct 1, 2010 15:03:06 GMT 1
It is sad for all the people that knew and loved you to be left behind. But I'm so glad that you didn't suffer. A very special new angel and the world is a poorer place.
Godspeed Al.
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Post by bonzocat on Oct 1, 2010 15:12:21 GMT 1
So sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts are with alll the family and friends she leaves behind. From all of us at TLDR
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Post by elainew on Oct 1, 2010 15:19:58 GMT 1
So very sorry, her legacy will live on in the many she has helped.
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Post by cloudy on Oct 1, 2010 15:23:57 GMT 1
I am really sorry to hear the sad news that Al has passed away, she was always so helpful and kind. My deepest sympathy to all those who love and miss her.
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Post by lurcherlad on Oct 1, 2010 15:24:58 GMT 1
So so sorry to read this, a friend of mine just told me the sad news, thinking of family and friends at this sad time. Rest in peace Al
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Post by Viv on Oct 1, 2010 15:25:13 GMT 1
Rest in Peace Al, I really hope there is a rainbow bridge and your there now with all your animals past, free from pain at last.
Always in our thoughts
Viv xxx
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Post by Mollysmum on Oct 1, 2010 15:29:39 GMT 1
Goodbye Al, We never met, but you were always there, working hard for countless rescues and people. My condolences to all Al's family.
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Post by kaydee on Oct 1, 2010 15:33:25 GMT 1
I cannot believe this. I am shocked and saddened. She was a great woman who will be sorely missed. My condolences to the family.
Karen. x
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Post by Selina the Moorland Minx on Oct 1, 2010 15:43:57 GMT 1
Al, wherever you are may you be reunited with those you've loved and lost. I can picture you now as you cross the bridge surrounding yourself with those that have no-one to greet them. You were one of the true rescuers with a kind heart and always so very kind to everyone who needed a friend, including me, you taught me a lot and it will always be remembered, its a very sad time for everyone you've left behind.
Thoughts go to all of your family, friends and animals I can only imagine there pain right now, til we meet again Al.
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Post by Just Jackie on Oct 1, 2010 16:05:23 GMT 1
I am shocked and so saddened at this news. Rest in peace Al, and know that your efforts on behalf of all the rescues and the animals are very much appreciated.
I had the pleasure of meeting up with Al at her parents house some years ago, and we spent a day nattering about anything and everything, and nothing in particular as you do. Sadly her dad has since passed away, but the last time I spoke to Al she passed on her mum's good wishes, and I would like to take this opportunity to send my condolences to a lovely lady, also to Al's son and his family.
There are so many people who will be trying to come to terms with Al's passing, she was such a tremendous influence. My thoughts are with them at this sad time.
Jackie x
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Post by mickyzoe on Oct 1, 2010 16:14:43 GMT 1
You will be sorely missed Al, thank you for all you have done over the years, the people and animals that you have helped, we will all miss you xxxx
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Post by ajs on Oct 1, 2010 16:28:42 GMT 1
I am devastated to hear this news.
Al was a wonderful lady who always thought of others before herself. She sent many donations to HWAR over the years.
My condolences to Dylan and her grandson who she loved very very much, to all her close friends at TRPD and to everyone else who will miss her.
I was only speaking to Al very recently and aranging to go over.
Who is looking after her animals?
Alison
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Post by cindere528 on Oct 1, 2010 16:41:16 GMT 1
I'm so sorry to hear of Al's death.
I never met her, but she was always very helpful whenever I contacted her with queries about orders.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family and all who knew and loved her
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Post by AliBullie on Oct 1, 2010 16:56:22 GMT 1
RIP Al you have done so much for rescues all over the country, you will have many many friends waiting for you at the bridge, a lovely lady who will be sorely missed
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Post by AliBullie on Oct 1, 2010 17:09:04 GMT 1
RIP Al from TRPD you have done so much for rescues all over the country, you will have many many friends waiting for you at the bridge, a lovely lady who will be sorely missed
Unlike most days at Rainbow Bridge, this day dawned cold and gray, damp as a swamp and as dismal as could be imagined. All the recent arrivals were confused and concerned. They had no idea what to think for they had never experienced a day like this before. But the animals who had spent some time waiting for their beloved people knew exactly what was happening and began to gather at the pathway leading to the Bridge to watch. They knew this was something special. It wasn't too long before an elderly animal came into view, head hung heavy and low with tail dragging along the ground. The other animals on the pathway...the ones who had been at Rainbow Bridge for a while...knew the story of this sad creature immediately. They had seen it happen far too many times.
Although it was obvious the animal's heart was leaden and he was totally overcome with emotional pain and hurt, there was no sign of injury or any illness. Unlike the pets waiting at the Bridge, this dog had not been restored to his prime. He was full of neither health nor vigor. He approached slowly and painfully, watching all the pets who were by now watching him. He knew he was out of place here. This was no resting place for him. He felt instinctively that the sooner he could cross over, the happier he would be. But alas, as he came closer to the Bridge, his way was barred by the appearance of an Angel who spoke softly to the old dog and apologized sorrowfully, telling him that he would not be able to pass. Only those animals who were with their special people could pass over the Rainbow Bridge. And he had no special beloved people...not here at the Bridge nor on Earth below.
With no place else to turn, the poor elderly dog looked toward the fields before the Bridge. There, in a separate area nearby, he spotted a group of other sad-eyed animals like himself...elderly and infirm. Unlike the pets waiting for their special people, these animals weren't playing, but simply lying on the green grass, forlornly and miserably staring out at the pathway leading to the Bridge. The recent arrival knew he had no choice but to join them. And so, he took his place among them, just watching the pathway and waiting.
One of the newest arrivals at the Bridge, who was waiting for his special people, could not understand what he had just witnessed and asked one of the pets who had been there for some time to explain it to him.
"That poor dog was a rescue, sent to the pound when his owner grew tired of him. The way you see him now, with graying fur and sad, cloudy eyes, was exactly the way he was when he was put into the kennels. He never, ever made it out and passed on only with the love and comfort that the kennel workers could give him as he left his miserable and unloved existence on Earth for good. Because he had no family or special person to give his love, he has nobody to escort him across the Bridge."
The first animal thought about this for a minute and then asked, "So what will happen now?"
As he was about to receive his answer, the clouds suddenly parted and the all-invasive gloom lifted. Coming toward the Bridge could be seen a single figure...a person who, on Earth, had seemed quite ordinary...a person who, just like the elderly dog, had just left Earth forever. This figure turned toward a group of the sad animals and extended outstretched palms. The sweetest sounds they had ever heard echoed gently above them and all were bathed in a pure and golden light. Instantly, each was young and healthy again, just as they had been in the prime of life.
From within the gathering of pets waiting for their special people, a group of animals emerged and moved toward the pathway. As they came close to the passing figure, each bowed low and each received a tender pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Their eyes grew even brighter as the figure softly murmured each name. Then, the newly-restored pets fell into line behind the figure and quietly followed this person to the Bridge, where they all crossed together.
The recent arrival who had been watching, was amazed. "What happened?"
"That was a rescuer," came the answer. "That person spent a lifetime trying to help pets of all kinds. The ones you saw bowing in respect were those who found new homes because of such unselfish work. They will cross when their families arrive. Those you saw restored were ones who never found homes. When a rescuer arrives, they are permitted to perform one, final act of rescue. They are allowed to escort those poor pets that couldn't place on Earth across the Rainbow Bridge. You see, all animals are special to them...just as they are special to all animals."
"I think I like rescuers," said the recent arrival.
"So does God," was the reply.
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