RIP Floyd - My Little Man

[Desley (booktigger)]

What a lovely tribute to a lovely cat, and that poem is beautiful. I am sorry you have had to find us under sad circumstances, as the others have said, too many of us know the pain you are going through. RIP little one.

[ccmacey]

Oh that brought tears to my eyes too, lovely.

RIP Floyd send your daddy a rainbow x

Remember Gary he is there waiting for you x

[Gary Smith]

 

I cannot begin to thank you all enough for your kind words.

Being a 46 year old man I have had this bottled up inside me for a month as nobody I know really understands why I am so upset over him apart from my wife.

I can't talk to her about it for long as we end up upsetting each other too much and I've never felt quite so alone in my life.

Finding this site has put me in contact with people who know how I am feeling and why, and I have gained great comfort from your understanding, sympathetic comments.

Thanks Gill for adding my "Little Man" to your roll of honour - he would have loved that with his sense of self importance!

Words will never express how much I Loved (and will always love) him and although I am heartbroken I am reminded of a piece of writing which says:

"Broken hearts are what give us strength, understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of feeling love".

I never thought I would get like this over him but in a way I'm almost glad I have as it shows the bond I had with him and for that I will always be grateful.

When I'm feeling a little happier I'll post some more pictures of him and tell you some stories - Floyd was (and always will be) awesome!

Thanks again, my sincerest condolences to those who find theselves in a similar position to me and I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. I hope it helps others through the torment of having to make such a difficult decision.

Best Wishes,

Gary 



 

 

[Sam (Fussy_Furball)]

Hello Gary and  to Purrs,

I'm so sorry you found us under such sad circumstances.  As other have said, too many of us know the pain and heartache you are going through.  I know it doesn't seem like it at the moment but it does get easier - honestly.  Remember the good times and know that Floyd will always be with you in your heart.

Take care, and I loke forward to hearing more about Floyd when you are up to it.

RIP Floyd "Little Man" ...Very much loved  by your Daddy and Mummy ... play hard at the bridge little one until it's time for you all to meet up again. 

[Stuart]

So sorry for your Loss Gary, your poem is very moving 

  Floyd, Play Hard at the Bridge

[Tiggy's Mum]

That poem is beautiful Gary, had me in floods of tears as I know exactly what you are going through.  The pain does get easier, it just takes time and lots of it 

RIP Floyd, safe and sound at the Bridge until your Dad comes for you xx

[puddypaws]

  Little Floyd.  I really feel for you Gary 

[pappilon]

RIP Little Floyd.      

[sheryl]

Welcome to Purrs Gary, although I wish it had been under happier circumstances - the poem is lovely,

RIP Floyd - play hard at the Bridge sweetheart - send you Dad a rainbow to let him know you arrived safely xxx

[claws n purrs]

Gary,
I share your pain as do many others on this forum. I have just lost one of my feline friends as well and know the heartache you are going through. Your poem is a lovely way to remember your little man and speaks for everyone faced with that awful decision as I was yesterday.
  to you

RIP Floyd.

Dee

[Maddiesmum]

Gary what a beautiful poem to your Floyd.  May he RIP in the knowledge that he was so loved by you

[Gill (sneakiefeline)]

  to Purrs Gary

I understand how you feel as so many here do and the house can be so lonely without your best friend.

You gave him 18yrs of happiness and care and he gave it all back as well. 

RIP Floyd, you have had a wonderful life and now start your new adventure on the Bridge.

I am adding Floyd to our roll of honour.

[Ralph's mum (angie)]

Hi Gary and  to Purrs

I found the people here  a great source of comfort and strength,when I suddenly lost my big handsome boy Bob back in June of this year, he was only 6
Thank you for sharing your poem with us, it was very moving and brought on the tears
  Floyd daddy's Little Man your new friends at the bridge will take care of you , Nite Nite xx

[clarenmax]

RIP little one 

Sending  to you Gary x

[ginge66]

Hi Gary, I can connect with everything  you said I lost my best friend in August after eighteen years, Nigel hes the cat in my picture. I had to have him PTS as you say one of the hardest decisions I have ever  had to make.

I was in tears also reading your beautiful poem and even more so when I saw Floyds picture he just reminded me of Nigel

  Floyd

[Tan]

Thats so beautifull Gary and has brought the tears on.  .  Rest easy darlin Floyd, you will always be loved. 

I know how you are feeling as all of us do here. I miss my lads so very much it's still hard to go to that place in my head to think of them. One day Gary we will be able to hold them again, one day on the bridge we will all be together with them again. Oh what a day that will be. 

When a beautiful babe enters our life and our heart, they will never leave, they will always be with us.

 

[Beanie]

Very sorry to read your news. A lovely fitting tribute poem to obviously an extremely special little guy.

I don't really know why but most of the really moving poetry is written in times of emotional stree, anxiety or illness.

Your kindness and humanity in taking him on shines through. If only all cats could meet people like you, it would be a happy world for all.

RIP Floyd.

[Mark]

So sorry Gary. I guess it's the price we pay for loving them. At least with you, he had 18 happy years 

[Yvonne]

Good morning Gary and      to Purrs

So sorry to hear about Floyd but I can tell you that the pain will ease slowly as time goes by, just remember that if it were not for you then Floyd would have had no life at all.

Lovely story and poem, thank you so much for sharing it.

Take care,
Yvonne xx


   Floyd Little Man

[hOrZa]

RIP little man

[Gary Smith]

My best friend of 18 years died on 31/10/07 and I am still in a world of pain.

I got Floyd when I was in a record shop 18 years ago. A bloke in there had him in a cardboard box as a kitten and was taking him to be put down because he didn't want him.

I took him home there and then and although my wife initially went nuts, it took less than 24 hours before he had become part of the family.

An extraordinary character, Floyd was my best friend and confidante and we spent many hours together putting the world to rights.

He was always by my side, slept side by side with me every night and we always had a tussle about whose head got the softest part of the pillow.

When he came into the room he would stare at me until I got out of "his" chair which, until his arrival, had been mine.

Thankfully I have many pictures and videos of him but the house seems so empty without him, although he was diabetic for most of his life so I should be thankful he lived so long.

The end came so quickly and he went downhill within hours. We had managed to save him 2 weeks earlier by putting him on rehydration for a day and he quickly returned to his usual self. The second time he did not respond to treatment and the vet advised us to put him to sleep.

It was the hardest decision I have ever made.

I am posting this as a rememberance to my "little man" as I called him, and just want to let him know that he will NEVER be forgotten.

RIP Floyd - The best friend I've ever had.

I have written this poem as it has gone some way to ease the pain I have in thinking that it was me who made the decision to end his life and maybe, just maybe, it will help others who have, or will have to, make the same decision.

WHEN IT IS TIME (Gary Smith)

When it is time for me to go,
Please do not fear, I’ll let you know.
We have been friends through rain and shine,
I am yours and you are mine.

I know you love me, I know you care,
You look after me, you are always there.
I hope you know I feel the same,
I purr at the mention of your name.

You took me in when times were bleak,
We connected though we couldn’t speak
You gave me all you had to give
A happy home, a chance to live

My life with you is full of joy
You treat me like your little boy
I wish I could tell you how I feel
I hope you know my love is real

I steal your chair, I steal your bed
I pester you till I’ve been fed
You never moan and never shout
In spite of all the rules I flout

I’m glad of all the time we’ve shared
I’m glad I found someone who cared
I’ve tried to repay you everyday
In my own peculiar way

Before I suffer let me go
It’s the greatest act of love to show
Please do not think you’ve betrayed me
By helping me pass on peacefully

Just be there like you always were
Comfort me, I will try to purr
I know it is the right thing to do
I’d do the same if I were you

So when my time comes please be strong
It is the right thing not the wrong
Please spare me from enduring pain
Be sure that we will meet again

At Rainbow Bridge I’ll wait for you
We’ll meet again as you pass through
To love each other as before
Side by side for evermore