RIP WILLEM 1982-2003

[Freebird]

Yes, because of Willem, I’m sure many keyboards have had to be replaced when they short-circuited from carbonated beverages getting in them, many a S.O. wondered what we meant when we said we “loffed” them, and I think everyone’s German vocabulary has been greatly inhanced. We will truelly never be the same, again. Thank you Willem, and thank YOU Coreene. May God bless the both of you - actually I think he already HAS! Coreene, may you find peace in reading this thread, and know you did everything - and even then some - you could for him, and at the end you granted him the ultamit wish: Peace and Dignaty.
We LOFF you both ALWAYS!

~~Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just pretty much leave me the hell alone.~~ Straight from the horse’s mouth ~~

[mwalshe]

I’m very sorry

[faraway46]

Ever notice how gracefully animals part? They are so wise. They’re not afraid of where they’re going, knowing that in the long run we will all meet again. God blessed them by not giving them a sense of time: they don’t care how old they are or what they will do in the future, or how much time they have left. They pass through this life enjoying every minute as if it were eternity. In Willem’s eye’s, you were with him for forever, Coreene. Don’t worry, Dublin will take care of him now, he’s in great hands.
Willem, vaya con Dios.

[Portia]

I was reading this and listening to an old soundtrack CD, and this song came on. It’s lively, and bouncy, and just reeks of Willem. I know he’s dancing on the beach right now.

I can think of nothin’ better
than dancing on the beach
See a girl, you can go and get her
Your troubles will be out of reach

On the beach
You can dance to the rock and roll
(On the beach)
Hear the bossa nova played real slow
(On the beach)
You can dance, twist and shout
(On the beach)
Everybody hear me, come on out

(On the beach)
C’mon everybody stomp your feet
(On the beach)
You can dance with anyone you meet
Cause your troubles are out of reach
On the beach …

© The Shadows, 1964.

"I hope one of the fighting mothers-in-law gets bitch slapped with a fresh trout."
[I]Merry, June 24, 2003[/I]

[MissCapitalSplash]

Coreene, is it ok if I ask a favor of Willem?
Last night, while at the regional 4-H show, my friend and club member (im pres of my club), Brianna, got a call from home that her other horse, her new, young TB gelding “derby” was colicing very badly. Her mother went home, and he was euthanized around 3:30 this morning. His mom was incredibly upset as she didnt get to say goodbye. We were a huge crying mess and no one felt much like showing anymore. So, if Willem could PLEASE tell him we miss him and love him and hope he is no longer in pain.

Willem, sorry to bug you while you are eating ice cream up there…but…
Could you PLEASE tell Derby that Brianna loves him very much, as does everyone from the Westfield Grazers. Tell him we will miss him VERY VERY VERY much, and that his mom is SO sorry and upset that she was not there with him. She would like to tell him goodbye and that she will miss him. And your brother Wings sends his love as well. Thanks Willem, take good care of Derby, he is just a baby!

I REALLY REALLY hope you are doing alright coreene, and Im so so sorry. ((((((((((HUGS)))))))) again!

**When I was born … the doctor came out to the waiting room and said to my father … I’m very sorry. We did everything we could…but he pulled through. (Rodney Dangerfield) ***

[khobstetter]

Signed Bendalie…

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[Maria]

{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}} and peace.

[lilblackhorse]

Ok, I can now think about this sortof without bawling. Coreene, sad as it is to lose your wonderful friend, know that you did the right thing in easing his pain and letting him find greener pastures sooner rather than later. It’s a hard road to take, but our animals deserve this, and it sounds like our big old friend was ready for his new adventure. I hope Dee Dee was there to welcome him. There sure are a lot of really neat horses and old friends in Heaven, aren’t there? My love to you in this time of sadness.

{{{{{Big hugs to you Coreene}}}}}}}}}}

aimee

Elippses Users Clique…Co-Founder Occularly Challenged Equine Support Group, and the new “I own an accident prone horse clique”

“And how’s that working for ya?” Dr. Phil

[nappingonthejob]

i’m so sorry i am glad, however, that he had a peaceful end.

i think i speak for a lot of us when i say that COTH will not be the same without Willem.

Yatta!

[flypony74]

Coreene, Willem was a lucky horse to have had so many happy years with such a loving “mom.” Bless you for having the strength to do what you did when he “told you” it was time for him to go. I hope I have that same strength if I have to ever make a decision for my own long-term equine partner (17 years).

Hang in there…we’re sad down here, but Willem is having a ball upstairs!

“Dream as if you’ll live forever, and live as if you’ll die tomorrow.” – James Dean

[magnum]

WOw. One gets so proud of oneself for being so productive and not spending time on the computer for several days on end.

Then, one signs on for the first time in nearly a week and is STUNNED by the bad news.

Coreene, BTDT and so very sorry. We sure will miss Willem.

FWIW – I had a friend whose horse’s coffin bone sunk thru his sole (PHF-related). She spent an entire YEAR rehabbing the horse, starting out with 4 changes of wraps per DAY (She quit her job to save the horse) and little to no sleep. … Long story short, a YEAR later, the horse showed no rotaation (yay!).

A MONTH after that, he foundered and rotated again. After 6 monhts rehabbing THAT founder, he foundered again and she finally let go of him 2 years from the original founder episode. She was mentally spent in EVERY way (not just horse related) and I think she will never fully recover from what it took out of her to fight so hard and then lose.

You most certainly did the right thing. If a horse can’t run and leap for joy, they aren’t a horse.

Willem only wanted to be out of pain and you saw to it that he is now. That’s the most admirable thing a steward can do for those in our care.

You tried really hard, Coreene. Sorry it didn’t work out. We are all crying right alongside you.

The lesser half of a team who BEAT EPM!

[Heineken]

Corinne, there aren’t words for what we are all feeling. You are in my thoughts.

[RubysMom]

Coreene, my condolences to you.
Willem will be missed by all of us.
He made me spit up diet pepsi all over my screen when I busted out laughing at his posts.
You did the right thing, and Willem is at peace now.
Prayers of peace to you and your family.
{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}

“Proud Member of the I LOFF Starman Babies Clique”

[Tin]

I logged on today to see an update and instead got punched in the gut with this, it hasn’t registered yet even after sobbing through 11 pages of condolences.

Please know that I love you both. Always and forever. He never will be gone…

~ Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once ~

[sss]

Coreene,

I’m so sorry for you. It’s hard on those left behind, and hard for everyone to not be sad, but I’m glad to see you celebrating the amazing Willem you had in your life.

[pixminis]

I’m an infrequent poster but have been an ardent Willem fan since coming here. I will miss his unique perspective and insight into both the world of pferds and humons.

The minis are being given apples (a rare treat for them) this morning and are being encouraged to collectively rattle their feed buckets in Willem’s honor.

You’re a grand lady, Coreene, and you did your best. That’s all our horses expect of us.

[Tachiana]

My heart goes out to you.

[Policy_of_Truth]

Oh, Coreene…I am so sorry.

My heart is so heavy, and my eyes are filled with tears. I know that horse knows how much he was adored by you. You gave him a wonderful 11 years, and you loved him enough to let him go when he was ready…that takes a lot of courage, and even more love…

You are in my prayers tonight…

“You smell like dead bunnies”
~ Ralph, The Simpsons

Member of Hot TB Mare Clique

[ChampionMercedes]

Not entirely sure what I can say to make things go easier. So many beautiful things have already been said. I am extremely sorry for your loss, lots of jingles from my household.

-Tami-

Dee Ring Designs - opening August 2003!

[RugBug]

The tears are actually falling. I can usually manage to keep it to welling up in my eyes…but there’s no stopping them now.

I am just glad that I got to “meet” Willem in the short time I’ve been on this board. He brought me so much laughter.

Thank you for sharing him with us.