Stu 5 October 1997-28 September 2010

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(((((Ella and Edward)))) My deepest condolences.
May your loving final act bring you peace knowing that you gave Stu the most precious gift of all -- freedom from the pain he was in.
Stu, you will be sorely missed.
Fly free sweet angel. wings_cat
 
((((((Ella)))))) ((((((Edward)))))) I'm so very sorry for your loss of Stu. He will furever be in my heart. Fly Free Dear Sweet Stu. You are gone now to the bridge but you will never be forgotten. You will live forever in the hearts of many.
 
Dear (((Ella and Edward))), I am stunned. I feel as though I lost one of my own, My heart is just breaking for you, and for all of us who loved Stu and will miss him dearly.
May the memories of your sweet baby sustain you, and help your hearts heal. wings_cat
 
(((Ella & Edward)))
I hope your many memories of sweet Stu will bring you a measure of comfort at this very difficult time.
I am so very very sorry for your loss.

"Grieve not,
nor speak of me with tears
but laugh and talk of me
as if I were beside you...
I loved you so...
'twas Heaven here with you"

Isla Paschal Richardson

wings_cat fly free sweet Stu
 
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear sweet boy, Stu.

May the many happy memories you have of him help you through your grief and sadness...
 
I know that no one here will know us, as my cat was never on Lantus so I never posted to LL, and we mostly just lurked on the health board without posting much until he went OTJ a few years ago. But a while back I decided to see what the ISGs were all about and I checked out LL. I happened to see one of Stu's postings and was captivated - partly because he looks just like my Ace, a handsome black and white tuxedo kitty. But I loved reading about Stu's many adventures, and Ella's posts were so lovingly and eloquently written, that I felt like I knew Ella and Stu personally. I just thought you would want to know that Stu's fan base extended well beyond LL. Amazing that a little kitty from upstate New York could touch so many lives, make so many friends, and be beloved by so many people from all over the world! I'm sure that the light from all the candles lighting Stu's way to the bridge last night was blinding........Stu was a special kitty and will be dearly missed by many. All the tributes posted here have been so touching. I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet guy. Fly free, Stu.
 
Jez, Sassy & I will light a candle for Stu to help him over the Rainbow Bridge....he so looks like my Jez!

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Debie & Jezebel
 
Ella and Edward,

I am so very sorry to hear that you lost Stu. He was truly an icon in LL and will never be forgotten. I know both of your hearts are breaking now, but know that you gave Stu the best gift of all in letting him go. You respected him and there is no love that is more pure than that.

His garden plot sounds so peaceful and I'm glad that you had that special hour with him. He knew he was loved very much and felt safe.

Stu's exotic dishes for the parties will always live on. There won't be a party that I go to that I won't think of him.

Party on Stu boy!!! The GA kitties are in for a treat.

My condolences Ella to you Edward and your family. When you feel up to it come by and visit. Remember we are still your family.

He will be sorely missed.

jan and sara
 
I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of your brave and precious boy. He fought the good fight, and now he is free of pain. You were very brave to let him go.

Fly free sweet Stu...there will be many to greet you at the Rainbow Bridge.

Look after your mama...she will miss you terribly. She was a wonderful mom to you, and I know you let her know that.
 
Dear Ella and Edward. This morning when I saw your post my heart stopped. I just couldn't believe it and I still can't. I've tried several times throughout the day to come back and let you know how I am feeling right now but every time I tried I would start to cry again and the words just wouldn't come . I don';t know if they will now but here we go.

Your boy was one in a trillion but then so are his parents. Stu was larger than life on this board. We all grew to love this sweet brave boy and his MOm who were always reaching out to others with their love and concern and humor.I just want you to know how much I have appreciated you. You have helped make a very difficult time in my life so much easier. Tori and I will never forget the special meals, chicken soup and love that Stu always brought us when Tori hasn't felt well.

Stu was such a brave boy. He kept much of his last illness from you to save you from the worry. The shock though I know is so very hard to bear. I am so glad though that the last few minutes you had with your baby were peaceful and so filled with love. I know your hearts must be broken in pieces right now.. I know how much it must hurt. I can picture Stu though reaching out to comfort you and saying " It's OK MOm. I'm OK. Please don't cry."

Ella and Edward please know that there are so many people here who loved your boy so much and are sharing your grief. We are here for you and want to do anything we can for you.

Fly high and proud sweet Stu with you beautiful new wings. I bet you've got your apron and chefs hat on right now and are teaching all our GAs how gourmet cooking is done. Remember sweet boy we love you.
 
Ella,

I am so very sorry to hear about your dear Stu. My thoughts and prayers are with you now.

Judy, Jake, & Civvie Boomer
 
((Oh Ella!)) I am so sorry! I have tears running down my face. You did such a wonderful thing for sweet Stu.
My condolences...
 
Dear Friends,

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your outpourings of sympathy and for lighting the way for Stu's safe passage over the Rainbow Bridge. He is safely on the other side and has been greeted by all the other GAs, and especially by Alice, his predecessor in our household. Stu was a wonderful kitty. He will miss all his friends here on FDMB, but he doesn't want them to be sad. He would like them to have a big party and to think of him as they cook and eat and drink.

My heart is full as I write this, and I can barely see through my tears as I think of our dear little guy. I will continue to contribute what I can to the board and will visit your condos frequently. I want to thank everyone here for all of the help and support you have given us in our journey with Feline Diabetes. Stu was really getting close to the OTJ goal! If it hadn't been for all the other issues, I think he may have reached that goal.

Here is a picture of Stu in the Forget-me-Nots. We will always remember him as he was that day: vibrant and alive and so happy to be outdoors on a beautiful spring day.

Ella and Edward
 

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Ohhh Ella, that picture is adorable. Thank you so much for sharing Stu with us.
When you're ready, please tell us anecdotes about his life. I'd love to know more about him.
 
Even when your heart is broken, you are thinking of us, Ella. Your generosity knows no bounds! I still can't read about what happened without tears running down my face. I do hope you will still visit because its bad enough to lose Stu without losing you too. I'm sending prayers of peace and comfort to you and Edward.

ETA: I forgot to say, thank you for the picture. It is just beautiful. I also remember the one of Stu in his catnip. Some memories will never go away.
 
Stu has sent his pals a message from the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. It's in the Community thread. He wants all his friends to know that he will always remember all the good times they had here in LL.

Ella (also remembering all the good times)
 
Oh Ella,
So sorry to hear that Stu is no longer with us. What a time for you. Thanks for sharing Stu's life and story. Thinking of you~
 
((((Ella)))))

I was away and I come home and see this... omg.... I'm so sorry. Please accept my most sincere condolescences.
Chef Stu, your cuisine will certainly not be forgotten!

Fly free hamdsome Stu... fly free!
 
Oh no…Ella, I'm so very sorry for your loss…

I’ve been reading your posts since I joined in June and really appreciated them…

Very nice picture of Stu… Fly free sweet Stu… o:-)
 
((((Ella)))))) I haven't been on in a while and just heard about Stu through facebook! OMG, I am so sorry!!!!!!!!! I feel terrible that I didn't see your post. My deepest condolences are with you! Stu was an amazing cat!!!!!!! I am sure he is happy now flying free with the angels !
Again, my heart goes out to you! Hope you are doing ok!!! Love you and miss you!
 
I am just seeing this post and am sorry I wasn't able to send my condolences earlier. Reading about Stu's antics always brought a smile to my face these last few months I have been a member. What a wonderful picture you have of your Stu! Something you can always cherish! We'll be thinking about you and missing Stu rb_icon
 
Oh (((Ella))))

We're not here as often anymore as you know...so to come and see this. Oh MY NO!! I am stunned and heartbroken, as I know you must be. I simply adore you & Stu. I loved hearing of his/your adventures..your paddling, hiking, love of nature as well his. And you never let his FD stop you from your active life...you took him everywhere. He was a mountain cat, a city kitty and even went to camp. He rode better in a car than I do. (except that one dip in the mountains)
What a devoted bean you were...the best! My cousin once told me Hank had fallen into the schmaltz-pot when I adopted him. Well Stu must have felt the same way. He never wanted for anything.
I loved hearing stories of him watching the deer, laying in his catnip, playing with big bug, his automat, all the P's...and of course all the cooking. And WHAT a cook! Hank still talks about the great Texas style menu he made for our OTJ party. What would any party be without Chef Stu's cuisine? He WAS the food committee! I have continued to peak into his condo to check on him...but was not prepared for this. SO upsetting. Ella, this must have been so unexpected and hard for you. Breaks my heart knowing how much you must miss him... I miss him. I told Hank know about Stu and hugged him, grateful for this time as this reminds it won't be forever and never long enough.
You have always been such a joy and so wonderful. Your presence on the board has made all the difference to so many, certainly for us. You always checked on us and cheered us on making such a difference. I grieve Stu's loss with you. I hope time brings you peace. He'll never be forgotten.

rb_icon Fly Free Sweet Stu...we will miss you so much.




I'm thinking of you,

((((HUGS)))))

Betty
 

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ella, what a wonderful post of yours!
stu was well loved and cared for. you thought of him first at the end and did what needed to be done. sucks that it had to happen but the sum total of his life with you was wonderful and happy. i know you will remember him that way. (((Hugs)))
fly free, stu!
 
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