Friday, March 19, 2021

Remembering Eric.

 

Eric 8th April 2000 - 19th March 2013

Eight years since you had to leave us, how can it be that long! We love and miss you just as much today as we did then, and that will never change.





We love you, our darling boy.

Memorial Plaques.

Ivor made plaques for both boys after each had left us, but bugs got under the bark and were destroying them from the inside, so he made new ones and got them in place before Eric's anniversary.

The original plaques.

The new plaques.


53 comments:

  1. Eric was a cool dude and we still miss him.

    Julie and poppyq

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  2. We all miss that sweet big guy and those new plaques are super nice, made with love.

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  3. Lots of purrs to you today. I didn't know Eric passed away on my birthday, a year before I was born. <3

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  4. Anniversaries like these are always hard...even after many years...
    I never had the pleasure of meeting Eric, he flew away before I started blogging, but I am glad I can meet him in a different way, with all those precious memories you regularly share with us.

    Those new plaques look very nice.

    Hugs to you on this hard day. ♥

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  5. in our heart we will be always together... we love the sweet memory place you made...

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  6. Eric of the nose so red
    How can you be 8 years gone, our friend?
    It seems like it was yesterday
    That you had left and gone away.

    Over The Bridge,
    Under the stars,
    Guarding the yard,
    We remember you.

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  7. Aww! I liked the pics especially the first one heheh lovely memories nice to see the plaques too :-)

    Have a tanfabuloustastic safe weekend 👍😷😷😷

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  8. Aww, 8 years or 80, I'm sure you'll always miss your dear boy. We felines grow on all y'all's hearts like a vine, dad says. This is such a beautiful post about your dear Angel Eric, and those plaques are a perfect memorial.

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  9. Oh Eric....you handsome ginger boy.....always a fabulous photo by you. I know you are SO missed by Mom and Dad, and I know you miss them equally so. One day all of us will be together again..............

    Love, Pam (and Teddy)

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  10. Eight years already? To the heart the losses seem like yesterday. ♥

    Those memorial plaques are lovely, perfect for both Eric and Flynn.

    Purrs from Derry.

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  11. We will always remember both your beautiful boys with love. They were legends and we miss them. XX

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  12. Wow, 8 years already. We always loved seeing Eric's handsome face. Purrs as you remember him today. ~Ernie and the mom

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  13. Just seems like yesterday! Love those boys! ❤️

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  14. Sending you love and joyful memories on Eric’s angelversary. I celebrate my Angel Wonderpurr Gang by lighting a candle and thanking God that He trusted their time on Earth to my care. Hugs, Kimberley Koz

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  15. A bittersweet day. I know this pain and it never goes away. They really do embed themselves in our hearts and remain there forever.

    Thank you for joining the Feline Friday Blog Hop.

    Have a purrfect Feline Friday and weekend. Extra big healing hugs today. ♥

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  16. What lovely plaques for remembrance

    And we can't believe it's been that long-

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  17. We miss him too and can't believe it's 8 years.
    (((hugs)))

    The Florida Furkids

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  18. Eric, you were, and are, loved by many.

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  19. Eric we think of you an awful lot as you and your brother were such big presences on the webs and you still are. Great photos and we thank Mom for sharing them. We love your resting spot with brother Flynn. Watch over us dear friend!
    Timmy, Dad and Family

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  20. Eric had such a sweet face! Love his photos!

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  21. Eight years...for Eric and 4 for Flynn. Very hard to believe. Eric and Flynn and of course you Jackie were among our first feline blogging friends.
    My mind's eye sees Our beloved cats feasting on something yummy then taking a sunbath.
    Hugs Cecilia

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  22. Where does the time go?
    Angel Eric is glad to know that you still love him, and he's sending purrs down to you from his perch in Heaven; can you hear them? ❤️

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  23. Such a beautiful remembrance! I am crying tears of love! I especially like that first up close picture of Eric - so precious! :) <3

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  24. It is a sad anniversary, but Eric is not forgotten.

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  25. Eric will live on in your hearts, forever. PURRS

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  26. Eric's face s so expressive.....I just adore the pose in the first picture. The remembrances are awesome. Our Kali has her garden in the back with her loved oregano and beautiful flowers. A place in our hearts that is filled with her.

    Jean

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  27. I know the sadness that you feel in your heart. Eric left us in March and Abby left the same year in August. It's hard to believe the passage of time. In some ways it soothes off the rough edges but it never lessens the severity of the emptiness that sits there like a huge crater, and although it may be invisible to those you cannot see it, nevertheless it sits there and there are moments when you are right back to the very moment...and I know it passes and we go back to our new normal, but things are never the same. Thinking of you. Deepest purrs

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  28. We didn't start reading your blog until after Eric had gone, so we are always glad when you share memories of him. Purrs as you remember him.

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  29. They all live on in our thoughts and memories, bringing many smiles and the occasional tears. How can it already be eight years?

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  30. Those plaques are lovely! What a nice memorial.

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  31. Gosh! I can't believe it has been that long! It seems like yesterday! Eric was a unique soul and I am sure you still see him out of the corner of your eye. And feel his presence. I love the new signs! And the roses. Sending you love, virtual hugs and strength. Barb

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  32. Awwww, lovely plaques, that's a beautiful memorial area.

    Did the boys ever pull April Fool jokes? Or do something funny on April 1?

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  33. plaques are beautiful - what a lovely remembrance!

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  34. Handsome boy!!! Wish we had know you when the boys were still with you. That's a lovely memory garden.

    Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber

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  35. Beautiful plaques. Sending you hugs as you remember your sweet boy. XO

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  36. Those plaques are beautiful. Purrs and hugs as you remember your sweet Eric. Purrs

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  37. You were such a beautiful boy, Angel Eric. I wish I had known you😻The plaques are beautiful. We can imagine that it wasn't easy to replace them on this special, but emotional day. Even we feel it😿Soft Pawkisses to comfort you and Ivor as you remember your sweet boy🐾😽✨

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  38. The plaques are beautiful and that looks like a very peaceful place in the garden. ((Hugs))

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  39. I love the plaques and soon, the boys' roses will be blooming.
    I would love to be as fortunate as Carolyn was when she visited you (Austin's mom) and be standing there with you, Ivor and the boys. XO

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  40. Eric was an amazing mancat. So handsome and special. We are so happy Ivor was able to make new plaques and get them up for Eric's anniversary. Sending you both love and gentle purrs as you remember. XO

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  41. I'm all teary-eyed seeing those plaques. Just glad you post their adventures so we can keep seeing them. Thank you. xoxoxo

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  42. The longing for beloved pets is eternal. Eric was beautiful!

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  43. Eric was far too young to leave - but they always are, no matter their age. He was one fine-looking mancat, with a loving soul. His memory will shine like those new plaques.

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  44. Once by your side, forever in your heart. Sending comforting thoughts.

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  45. What a fine, handsome boy he was. Even though we didn't get to know him, we knew of him through what our old bro William told us.

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  46. It's so hard to believe it's been eight years, it seems like yesterday. Your memorial garden is beautiful xoxo Sending much love, we miss that boy (both boys), but are grateful that you share such lovely memories with us. (((hugs))) and love.

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  47. I am grateful that you are part of my life! Thank you for being at my birthday party today. Celebrating with you and other friends was the best part of the day. Slobbery Kisses Cinnamon

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  48. In Lucy's memoryMay 1, 2021 at 5:17 PM

    Hello Eric! What a beautiful Memorial garden and plaques that you and Flynn have. How wonderful that your Beans celebrate your lives and adventures with tributes. Jean

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