<BLOCKQUOTE class=“ip-ubbcode-quote”><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Coreene:
PS: I asked that Willem’s own thread be closed. I will print it out and put it in his scrapbook, as I will with this one. I will cherish these forever.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
As we cherish you. Stay with us, we need you.
love, June
Well, I am still crying. I’m OK until I read another of Coreene’s posts, then it starts all over again…
My very deepest sympathy to you, but also my greatest admiration for the way you have handled this. He will be TERRIBLY missed, but both of you were the better for having known each other. You are terrific!
This BB will be much less interesting without him on it. He was a true member, and had a real home here, as well as in CA in his “howse.”
Laurie
If anyone has ever read the book Beach Music by Pat Conroy, they will understand this even more. I am sure this is what Willem was thinking when his time came.
SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME
You can dance-every dance with the guy
who gives you the eye,let him hold you tight
You can smile-every smile for the man
who held your hand neath the candle light
But don’t forget who’s takin’ you home
and in whose arms you’re gonna be
So darlin’.save the last dance for me
Baby don’t you know I love you so
can’t you feel it when we touch
I will never never let you go
I love you oh so much
Oh I know that the musics fine
like sparklin’ wine,go and have your fun
Laugh and sing,but while we’re apart
Don’t give your heart to anyone
'cause don’t forget who’s taking you home
and in whose arms you’re gonna be
So darling,save the last dance for me
You can dance,go and carry on
Till the night is gone
If he asks if you’re all alone
can he take you home,you must tell him no
And don’t forget who’s taking you home
and in whose arms you’re gonna be
So darling,save the last dance for me
OMGiH! Willem mein beztezt horze freund how I vill mizz talkink mit you. Mein mudder (she vorships me) told me of dis newz und zhe akzed me to pozt fer de two of uz wiel zhe is weinen und big dogs don’t cry. Willem, you bringed manny, manny, lachts to both mein mudder (she vorships me) und meinself. I vill mizz you mein bruder.
Und now I muzt go get ein tizue wiel I muzt haff somtink in mein eye.
I am King Dane and you WILL bow to my wishes.
Very sorry Coreene. I loffed Willem’s posts. 
Krabby Patty anyone?
My heart sunk to the floor when I saw the title of this post. I love Willem’s posts and my friend and I would often to remark to each other at the barn- “Did you see Willem’s post today?”- then have a good time laughing over it and reliving our favorite Willem moments.
As so many have already said, He will be truly missed.
Willem- if you saw a little Fox Terrier come over today. His name is Bingo and his family is absolutely hysterical over losing him. Please look after him for us. He can be a bit annoying, but he means well.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you all so much for your kind words and emails and calls and everything. I am humbled.
Willem was about happiness and laughter, about love and joy. And to that end, I am closing this thread so that I can go on with a smile, a tear and a song in my heart. I will print this out and put it in his scrapbook.
Loff is a wonderful thing.
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Willem will be truly missed by all those who have ever read a post written by him.
Whether he was giving advice to Le Duc, helping my little Valour through his gelding or going off to party with Dorina and leaving a big mess in the barn.
I was always left with a smile, even when I was having one of my bad “days” which seem to be coming more often. I would looke for a post by him, or do a search to re-read one I had already read through.
The tears are flowing now and I am sure they will be for a while.
Coreen, You did the absolute best thing for your Dear Willem, you listened to him and when he told you it was time to go, you let him. You have my respect and deepest sympathy. I only wish that when it comes time to send my Canasta over the bridge (hopefully I get a few more years with her), I hope I can be brave as you.
God Bless,
Paula
Coreene, I’m so terribly sorry for your loss.
“If you are going through hell, keep going.” ~Churchill~
Coreene, I am so sorry. I know I have told you this before, but I don’t think life in heaven can be any better for Willem than the life he had with you. The relationship you two shared was obviously something very special. I was so happy to read that you will someday soon find another horse to fill Willem’s stall, because you have so much love to share. But there will always be a place in all our hearts for the big red guy.
I too am so sorry - I will really miss Willem’s insightful view of the world. Keep your chin up Coreene - it is the hardest thing to do, yet when they are ready to go you just know it.
You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue
How did I miss this yesterday?
Coreene you know my deepest love and respect goes to you. You brought to words the spirit and bond we all feel for our animals.
People who do not understand will never understand.
They do talk
They do have “personalities”
They do loff.
Victor was a softie for chestnuts. “The bestest color” I said, he just chuckled never wanting to appear to have favorites.
And he says Dressage was a passion, hunters a way to make a living.
And he always appreciated a grand horse.
So Grand Horse, keep up the good work. Keep reminding us of those Willem moments. When times get tough, when we feel we just don’t want to do yet another circle remind us that there is joy and victory in a carrot, in nuzzling a buddy and pretending we can be anybody we wish.
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– * > hoopoe
The ancient Greeks did not write obituaries. They only wanted to know if you had a passion.
Coreene I am so very sorry for your loss
Coreene,
I will dearly miss Willem’s posts. Thank you so much for sharing him with the board. He’s cheered an awful lot of people up on otherwise dreary days. Your strength amazes me. Take care of yourself,
Laura
Oh Coreene…I am so very saddened by your loss…please be comforted in knowing that you and Willem are so loved by everyone here…
“A good horse is never a bad color.” Anonymous
I am so sad for you. And happy for Willem.
excuse me while I go eat a bunch of chocolate and love on my horse…
I am so sorry.
Member of the Appaloosa Sport Horse Clique!!!
OMG… Willem, you rest up there from that awful disease which claimed your earthly life. We all loff you very much and know you’re running around in heaven and conversing with all who we’ve known, loffed and lost over the years.
Godspeed sweet boy 
Never argue with an idiot. they bring you down to
their level, then beat you with experience.
So very sorry Coreene. The class, compassion, humor and loff you and Willem shared set the standard for horse/human relationships. Thank you for sharing it all.
Oh may but what a year it has been 
I am thinking of you at this time of loss and want to say you are as dignified as your wonderful Willem in how you manage what life decides to offer us. Willem I know is enjoying green grass and ground made of cushion so he can truely float. Be strong… and strong means shedding the tears that need to be shed. I hope Willem and my precious Orchid are introducing themselves and can enjoy their freedom together.
Coreene, I am so sorry. We all loffed Willem.
Having just lost my pony, I know what you are going through. If you ever need someone to talk to, e-mail me.
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