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 Posted - 05 May 2005 : 2:22:22 PM
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It is with heavy hearts that we have to tell you that Pat Day has just called to let us know that Karen(Chinook)passed away peacefully early this morning. Warwick was by her side.
She was a friendly, bright and ever-optimistic person and member and we were proud to have her as one of our moderators and to call her our friend.
Her vitality, optimism and uplifting contributions will be sorely missed.
Pat Day suggested a wonderful idea for those of you who never met Karen that we should include a portrait of Karen and Diarmid that Nicci (Wyllow) painted recently in this post.
The photos that Nicci used.
Diarmid and Karen can be seen in full on Nicci's site at
http://www.nicholahamilton.homestead.com/Diarmid.html
Our condolences and love go to Warwick and family at this time and both he and Karen will not be far from our thoughts.
Paula & Sean.
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rhoni
Gold Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 2:29:00 PM
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This is such desperately sad news. Karen was and will remain an inspiration to many. Dear Warwick, and all of Karen's family, I am so sorry.
With much love from my family to yours. |
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Roseanne
Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 2:29:10 PM
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Saw this on Bob's Rainbow Bridge post. I'm sure we all feel desperately for brave Warwick and all Karen's family. She's been a big part of the Forum ever since I've been visiting it. It feels very like a personal bereavement. I hope the family accepts our deepest sympathies and very best wishes. There will be loads of offers of help and I'd like to offer mine if there is anything I can do.
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pascoe
Gold Member
England
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 2:29:37 PM
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| My thoughts will be with them at this time, i am new to this site but have read her messages.. she was a very brave lady, one who will be greatly missed. |
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Mike
Platinum Member
Eire
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 2:31:40 PM
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My deepest condolences to Warwick and the family.
I can't help but feel shocked and empty. Karen was an inspiration to us all.
Mike |
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Lynda
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 2:34:28 PM
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My deepest condolences to Karen's family.
Lynda |
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Jingo
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 2:35:17 PM
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I echo everyone's words. Karen was always hopeful and cheerful and she will be sadly missed.
Our deepest sympathies go to Warwick and family - our thoughts are with you.
Much love
Judith, Chris and Kate |
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leighann
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Scotland
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Vera
Membership Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 2:39:59 PM
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Words fail at a time like this.
So sorry Warwick. Happy for Karen to be free at last.
My very best wishes for the whole family.
Vera and Dennis |
    
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joycemelvin
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Scotland
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Eunette
Gold Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 3:12:14 PM
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To Karens family I am so sorry for your loss.
Karen always wrote so optomistically she managed to capture a place in peoples hearts and thoughts. She was a true inspiration and I am sure she will be remembered here always.
Lots of Love
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NPA Arabians
Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 3:39:37 PM
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I too am stuck for words, and keep finding a lump in my throat as i think of her Brave, Brave fight.
We send our Love, thoughts & best wishes to Warwick at this difficult time,
Be brave just as Karen always was, and as everyone has said she was an inspiration to so many. |
     
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suyents
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 4:01:05 PM
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So much sadness, so much love.
With both,
suyen.xx |
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susan hobson
Silver Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 4:12:49 PM
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Such a sad loss, she was a great friend to this site. My prayers go to her family.
susan |
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SamR
Bronze Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 5:42:05 PM
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I am very sad to hear this, my thoughts and best wishes to her family at this time,
Sam |
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Sadika
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 5:51:03 PM
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| Thinking of Karen's family at this very sad time. She was an extremely brave lady. |
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SueB
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 6:22:02 PM
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| Our deepest sympathy to Karens family. Her postings were always so positive, she did help quite a few members on this site. What sadness for such a young person to go like this. |
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Wendy Allan
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 6:32:27 PM
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| So very sorry to read this. My thoughts are with Karen's family. |
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LYNDILOU
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KNIGHTS ARABIAN
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 6:54:26 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with karens family. how very sad and what a brave person she was, she will be deeply missed by many.
Denise
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Zan
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Scotland
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 7:32:02 PM
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Very very sad to read this news. Much love to Warwick and family.
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Jules-Apache
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 8:05:02 PM
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I'm really sorry to hear this, and am thinking of her family...
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SueL
Bronze Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 8:05:02 PM
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Warwick and all Karen's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, no words can express what you all are feeling. Karen was the bravest person I know, her postings on AL will be missed by all, we all thought of her as a friend, be it a friend we had never met, you are at peace now Karen - God bless.
Sue Little and family
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zoew37
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Scotland
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 8:09:25 PM
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| My thoughts are with Karen's family, may she rest in peace |
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Wyllow
Platinum Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 8:33:35 PM
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I've posted in the other forum, but I'll say it here too ~ Karen was a radiant inspiration to all who knew and loved her and will be so sorely missed.
I've felt priviledged to know ( although we never met face to face, we corresponded with mesages, emails and letters ) such a bright, brave and brilliant lady, whose own talents extended to beautiful art work and poetry but whose lasting legacy will be one of friendship and the happiness and hope she spread around her.
Seeing that painting which was such a joy to do last year for Karen and Warwick of the happy times she spent with her beloved Diarmid has brought tears ~ but in so many ways they are tears of happiness that I knew such a lovely friend who brightened my life with her optimism and sense of fun and who often really made me stop and think about so much. Karen made me realise that chances must be taken and all that is loved is to be held as precious as life can be swift to bring change and sweep opportunities from us before we really realise it.
Were it not for Karen's encouragement, I'd have hesitated over looking for my Arab and when I saw Chlio this evening, tears came again but they were those of thankfulness.
Karen, you'll be remembered always with smiles and love.
Gallop free into Forever!
Sending Warwick and all Karen's family our love and sympathy,
Nichola, John, Juliette, Caroline and "The Herd", especially Chlione.
Thank you Paula, for asking me about using Karen's painting as part of a tribute to a remarkable and unforgettable lady ~ I hope it sums up her love for her Diarmid and the happiness and vitality that sparkled through her life ~ and always will in the hearts of those who knew her.
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t_linington
Gold Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 8:34:55 PM
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Rest in peace Karen
God bless you.
All our love to Warwick and family
Tina, Trevor, Jack and Pristina. |
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