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Memories of GW
GW came to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in 1998. Though he was FIV+, that never slowed him down a minute. Neither did having only one eye make any difference to him. He was a kitty who mentored all the other FIV+ kitties with whom he lived. He was a lover, not a fighter, and all who met him, whether kitties or people instantly fell in love.

He was a born lap kitty, and all we had to do was say his name, and he would come and stay in your lap as long as you were willing.

GW, brave heart, we will miss you, but the cancer had just gotten too much, and the pain was there. We know that you are across the Bridge, mentoring other kitties and showing them the love that you showed here. Just know that Carolyn, Mark, Sharon, and your other caregivers at Best Friends, along with us will miss you. Room 4 won't quite be the same without you, so watch over us and for us and all the kitties, until we meet again and cross the Bridge together. You are soooo loved!

And if I go, while you are still here...
Know that I still live on,
Vibrating to a different measure,
Behind a thin veil that you cannot see through.
You will not see me, so you must have faith.
I will wait there for the time when we can soar together again, both aware of each other.
Until then, live your life to the fullest.
And when you need me, just whisper my name in your heart,
...I will be there.

3/25/08 - Dear One, I miss visiting you at BF and having you climb right into my lap. You are so special, and we know that you greet all the kitties who cross the Bridge. We will see you again one day and hold you once more. Until then, we love you. Clare & Martha

12/3/08 - Precious GW, we know that you are so nice and warm in your snuggy bed with the pillows and blankets, there by the fireplace, enjoying the crackling fire, gazing at the beautiful Christmas trees all trimmed in gold and silver, and watching the gentle snowfall outside the windows of your warm, safe home. The angels watch over you and snuggle you in their loving arms. We will see you again one day in God's time, never to be parted again. Merry Christmas, dear one. Clare and Martha

12/31/08 - Dear One, please watch over us in 2009 as you have watched over us in 2008. We love you and miss you and we know that we'll be together again. Take the new ones under your gentle paw as they cross the Bridge and let them know that they are loved. You are precious to us. Clare and Martha

2/7/09 - Happy Valentine's Day, dearest boy. You are in our hearts forever and always. Clare & Martha

3/3/09 - Happy Easter, sweet one. We miss you and think of you often. You remain tucked in our hearts forever. Clare & Martha

11/19/09 - GW, dearest boy and sweetest friend, it doesn't seem possible that you have been across the Bridge for four years. We think of you so often and know that you're at peace and having lots of fun. Play with the angels and all the other kitties there and then take a snooze in God's lap. We love you so much, and you are always in our hearts. Clare & Martha

11/29/09 - It's Christmastime again, dear heart, and we still miss you. You are so loving, the very spirit of Christmas. Please look down on us with love and then run and play with the Christmas angels. You are forever in our hearts. Clare & Martha

3/14/10 - You are truly loved, and we miss you so much. Please watch over us always until we see you again on the Other Side. Clare & Martha

9/16/10 - You are such a treasure! We love you always, Clare & Martha

11/19/10 - It's hard to believe that you have been at the Bridge for five years now, precious GW. We know that your anniversary dinner will be filled with joy and peace as you celebrate with all of your good friends there. We know that BG and Mittens will be joining you along with all the rest of our furbabies and all the furkids there, including Marjan who will be watching over you all. God bless you, GW, and know that we love you always and will be coming home to be with you one day. Clare & Martha

11/26/10 - Merry Christmas, precious one! This is your 5th Christmas at the Bridge, and we know that you are still caught up in the magic of the season and all the beautiful trees decorated in silver and gold. May your very own Christmas angel hold you close to her heart. We will be with you one day to share in the wonders of that glorious place. We love you to the moon and back, Clare & Martha

12/25/10 - Merry Christmas, dear GW. We know that you are enjoying all the wonderful goodies and snoozing in the lap of your guardian angel. Please remember that we love you so much always and forever. Clare & Martha

1/29/11 - Valentine's Day is coming, and we love you to the moon and back! Clare and Martha

2/25/11 - We think of you often and remember your sweetest personality. Please remember that we love you forever and always and will see you again one day. Clare and Martha

3/18/11 - Run and play in the meadow in this beautiful time of Spring and Easter, and please remember to watch over us. We love you and think of you often. Clare and Martha

4/25/11 - You are loved and cherished always. Clare and Martha

5/29/11 - Memorial Day is a time to remember, and you are remembered with love always. Your endearing ways and cuddling in our laps will be cherished until we see you again. We love you forever and always. Clare and Martha

6/17/11 - We remember how much you love the warmth of the summer sun. We know that your little green chair with the pillow is there for you to take some naps in when you're not snoozing in the laps of the angels. God bless you. You are totally loved. Clare and Martha

9/15/11 - The seasons come and go, but love is forever. You are forever loved by us, dearest GW. Clare and Martha

11/19/11 - It's difficult to believe that you, sweet GW, have been at the Bridge for six years. There will certainly be a marvelous banquet to celebrate your anniversary, with everyone attending. Please watch for Prince and all those from room 4 at Jill's who are there with you, and of course, our precious Katy, BG and Mittens. All the angels will be there, and the Magnificent Big Cats including Marjan and Tatiana and everyone. Celebrate your life there and please remember to watch over those of us who will be joining you one day in God's time. You are loved and cherished forever and always. Clare and Martha

11/25/11 - Precious GW, please know that you are always in our hearts. Have a wonderful Christmas and one day we'll be there to celebrate with you. We love you always, Clare and Martha

3/20/12 - Spring is here once again, and we know how much you love taking naps in the sun and now on the lap of your guardian angel. You are so beautiful to us. We love you always and forever, Clare and Martha

5/28/12 - When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. You are remembered with love on Memorial Day and always, sweetest GW. Clare and Martha

9/16/12 - Through all the seasons of our lives, you are loved so much, precious GW. Clare and Martha

11/19/12 - Wow! You've been at the Bridge for seven years! You are still thought of here with so much love. We know that your banquet this year will be the grandest of all as you celebrate with all those who crossed the Bridge this day with you. Our Katy, BG and Mittens will be there together with all those from Jill's Room 4 who went before and after you. You are very precious to our hearts. We love you GW and we'll see you again. Get a kitty nap on your angel's lap, okay? You are loved and treasured always. Clare and Martha

12/3/12 - This is your 7th Christmas at the Bridge and we know that you are cuddled in the lap of your guardian angel, watching all the decorations being put on the trees and marveling at the beauty of that magical place. We'll be with you one day, and in the meantime, have a very Merry Christmas, dearest GW! We love you, Clare and Martha

3/31/13 - Happy Easter, dear one. May you celebrate this glorious time with angels and all your kitty friends and so many others there. You are cherished by so many including us for sure. We love you, Clare and Martha

11/19/13 - It doesn't seem possible that you have been at the Bridge for 8 years now. You are remembered here with lots of love always. The banquet is set for you and for all those who crossed the Bridge on this date. Our Tashi, BG and Katy will be there, along with Mittens, Owlie, and everyone at the Bridge. Have a wonderful time, eat lots of good foodies and then curl up on your guardian angel's lap for a great snooze. You are cherished by those here who knew you. We'll see you again one day in God's time. You are loved, Clare and Martha

12/3/13 - Merry Christmas, dearest GW. You are remembered here with love and affection always. We know that you're celebrating this magnificent season with all there. Please remember that you are loved and cherished and are always in our hearts. Clare and Martha

11/19//14 - Wow! You've been at the Bridge in that gloriously beautiful place for 9 years. Please enjoy all the good food at the banquet and the company of all those who join you. We know you're getting lots of snoozes on the lap of your guardian angel, and we know how much you love laps! We love you so much and we'll see you again for sure. You are always in our hearts, beloved GW, Clare and Martha

12/25/14 - Merry Christmas, sweet boy. Know that you are always loved and cherished until we meet again. Martha and Clare

11/19/15 - Dearest GW, this is your 10th anniversary at the Bridge and the banquet is all ready. We know you are wrapped in Love and Light and the warmth of God's love. We're sending so much love and hugs. You stay in our hearts always, sweetest GW. Clare & Martha

12/2/15 - Christmas is upon us, and we send you love and joy. We'll see you again one day. Until then, you are loved always, Clare & Martha

11/19/16 - Precious GW, it doesn't seem possible that you've been at the Bridge for 11 years now. Enjoy the foodies at the banquet with all the other sweeties who crossed the Bridge this day. We know you're surrounded by kitties and doggies and most of all the presence of your Guardian Angel and God's Love and Peace. Just know that we love you so much and will see you again one day. You are always in our hearts, dearest boy. Clare & Martha

12/25/16 - Merry Christmas, precious GW. We send you love and light. You are forever loved and always in our hearts. Clare & Martha

11/19/17 - Dearest GW, you've been at the Bridge for 12 years. Your presence is still felt in our hearts and we know that you watch over all those who love you so much. One day we'll see you again and get to hold you in our laps. You are loved to the moon and back always. Clare & Martha

12/25/17 - Happy Christmas, darling GW. You are always loved and forever in our hearts. Clare & Martha

9/8/18 - Forever remembered with love and light and always in our hearts. Clare & Martha

11/19/18 - Sweet GW, this is your 13th anniversary at the Bridge. We know you're basking in the warm sunshine and peace of that beautiful place. Please continue to watch over us, and we'll see you again for sure. Our love is with you always and yours is with us. Clare and Martha

12/25/18 - Dearest GW, Merry Christmas. You are tucked in our hearts and loved always. Clare & Martha

11/19/19 - Dearest GW, this is your 14th anniversary at the Bridge, and we know that you live in Love and Light and Peace. Please know that you are always in our hearts and that we'll see you again one day. Our love is with you and yours is with us, and that is God's gift...ALWAYS Love. Clare and Martha

12/25/19 - Happy Christmas, sweetest GW. You are always in our hearts and loved always. We'll see you again one day for sure. Clare and Martha

11/19/20 - Precious GW, this is your 15th anniversary at the Bridge, and we're sending tons of love. You're forever in our hearts and we'll be together again one day in God's time. Again, our love is there with you and yours is here with us, and that is God's eternal gift...Love always. We love you. Clare and Martha

12/25/20 - Merry Christmas, dearest boy. You are forever in our hearts and truly loved. We'll see you again one day for certain. Clare and Martha

11/19/21 - Beloved GW, this is your 16th anniversary at the Bridge...doesn't seem possible that you've been there that long. We send much love and peace and we want you to know that you are always in our hearts. Again, please remember that our love is always with you just as yours is always with us. Love is truly forever. And we love you! Clare and Martha

12/25/21 - Happy Christmas, sweet GW. You are in our hearts always and loved forever. We will see you one day for sure, and always know you are loved. Clare and Martha

11/19/22 - Dearest GW, you've been at the Bridge now for 17 years. I send much love and load of peace and comfort, knowing that you are surrounded by Divine Love and Light, running and playing with all the many friends you have there. Please look after Martha too, okay? You have my love always because Love is forever. Clare

12/25/22 - Merry Christmas, dear GW. You're in my heart and remembered always. Clare

11/19/23 - Sweet GW, this is your 18th anniversary at the Bridge. It doesn't seem possible that you have been there so long. Your sweet spirit lives in my heart and I know that one day in God's time I'll see you again. Thank you for your love and I know you're kept in Love and Light. You are loved always. Clare

12/25/23 - On Christmas and always, you are in my heart and dearly loved. Clare

Please also visit B.G., Callie, Chucky, Jimmy, Katy, KITTEN ANGELS, Lady Grace, Marjan, Michael Patrick, Mittens, Nina, Ohio Majestic Ones, Owlie, Tashi and WhiteKitty.



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