Coreene,
I am so sorry. He will live on in our hearts and as a BB legend.
I’m sooo sorry. 
Dear Coreene,
My deepest condolences, to you and yours…I applaud your selfishness in thinking of Willem first, the mark of a true horsewoman. I feel your sorrow, I have known it myself, I cry for you both.
Willem is going to be in some stellar company, I’m sure he can handle it, though.
Don’t Cry For The Horses
Don’t cry for the horses that life has set free; A million white horses for ever to be. Don’t cry for the horses, now in Gods hand, As they dance and prance in a heavenly band. They were ours as a gift, but never to keep; As they close their eyes, forever in sleep. Their spirits abound. On silver wings fly. A million white horses against the blue sky. Look up into heaven, you’ll see them above. The horses we lost, the horses we love. Manes and tails flowing they gallop through time. They were never yours. They were never mine. Don’t cry for the horses. They’ll be back some day. When our time is gone, they will show us they way. Do you hear that soft nicker, so close to your ear? Don’t cry for the horses, love the ones that are here. Author unknown
Eileen
“If the world were truly a rational place. men would ride side saddle.” Rita Mae Brown
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ahh…gosh darn it, Coreene. Only this afternoon June’s Mom and I were talking about you and “himself”. And reading the thread for any news.
Came home this evening and promptly sprained the ankle doing chores. After ice, went out to the six idjits with bread and we all talked about Wilheim, between munches and crunches, and YOU. Came inside and logged on and found that I had been away when you posted.
I won’t miss your horse.
What I will desperately grieve for is the space he left in the heart of someone I know only from this board. But that person has spoken with eloquence and empathy to many individuals. That person who loved William has provided so much wisdom, love, arms, understanding and did I mention love…to so many here on COTH. I don’t mourn William. I only mourn that I am in PA so I can’t rush over to Coreene’s and stay there, offering only a feeble measure of what Coreene has given all of us.
But I am with you in spirit, Coreene. I’ve walked your road. You, as others have already masterfully stated, have been an example in dignity, humour, and grace without ever wanting the job.
Tears are over, for now. We love you. We are here. Ever, we are here. You have always been here for <us>. Warm arms embrace you into the night. much love, June
<BLOCKQUOTE class=“ip-ubbcode-quote”><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Coreene:
_Please remember this: the jingles always work. When they do not keep our beloved friends with us, they provide the music that takes them to Heaven. _<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Coreene…you have so beautifully expressed what I believe with all my heart to be true. I imagine that many an ear is tipped toward the sound of that music, right now.
If stars could be gathered like flowers,
And diamonds, like droplets of dew,
One could ask of God no greater treasure
Than the “loff” of the sort that you knew.
To love thus, gives heart “voice”–can you hear it?
So uplifted–the spirit soars free!
Like the stars twinkling high in the heavens,
Ever bright, diamond light, will he be.
As I envision him, Willem is listening to the music, with all of his heavenly companions–and smiling.
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=2422957&uid=764940&members=1
I am so sorry for your loss, Willem was a wonderful creature, and now he is cracking up God with his witty sense of humor!
Here are the Devilpups!!
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GO MARINES!!! OORAH!!!
OMG NO…I am so sorry. I signed on and saw this topic heading and my heart just sank. I can hardly see to type through the tears.
I truely believe that Willem found his voice through you Coreene and if he said it was time to go then it was. You did the right thing but I am sure it was one of the hardest.
Take care of yourself now and if you ever need a dose od “redhorse loff” come on up, I have plenty to share.
I’ll get you my pretty…and your little dog too…ehheheheheheh
Susan
to echo so many others here, thank you for sharing him with us, coreene.
i feel like i’ve lost one of mine.
with much loff,
twotempi
Corrine–Huge hugs for you. What an awful thing to have these wonderful beasts go before they should.
The wonderful vet who took care of Lisa’s Whiskey in his last days said to me,
“Its such a shame that such noble animals should live so short and deserve to live so long, and that humans do, and should not.”
Cheers to you Willem–We’ll miss you.
A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the wisest men…
FairWeather
CANTER West Virginia
My thoughts are with you, my heart is breaking for you and I have instructed April to be looking for a big red handsome fellow with a mischevious gleam in his eye. She will show him all the very best karotten and other goodies–I promise.
You gave him the greatest gift any partner can give. Thank you for being Willem’s dance partner and for loving him enough to let him go.
We will miss you always Willem.
Proud Member of Wood Hill Farm who’s motto is “I’m not going sober!”
Coreen:
With my own loss fresh in my heart, I extend my sympathies to you and commend you for a courageous, difficult decision. Willem will always be remembered by hundreds, probably thousands of people as an outspoken representative of his fellow horses. As sad as I am for you now, I can still smile remembering some of the more off-kilter Willem threads. I can just imagine who he is amusing right now!
Rest in peace, Willem, and hugs to you Coreen.
Oh Coreene, that poem was beautiful. It made me cry
How fitting that our weather here has been rainy and crappy for the past week - and yesterday, the sun came out and the weather was more beautiful than I’ve seen in a long time. Surely Heaven must have been celebrating Willem’s arrival. 
Coreene, your posts are so strong and dignified in this difficult time. Lots of hugs to you today.
Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Coreene. He was a beautiful boy and he’ll be very popular wherever he is now. My Bronte will take care of him up there!
I’m so sorry. My deepest sympathies go out to you.
“Throw your heart over the fence and your horse will follow”
My heart goes out to you. I had to make that big decision this year too and know how it hurts. Take comfort in knowing you did what was best and he was loffed by so many
Beth
I am so very sorry to hear about Willem…but I can “see” him up there drinking margaritas, eating ice cream, dancing and just having a grand old time without having to worry about owie feet and flounders.
Take care of your self.
Founder of the Olde Farte Clique
If it ain’t tack shopping, it’s a waste of time and money.
Rest In Peace, dear Willem
I am so very sorry, Coreene.
All I wanted was a white knight, with a good heart, soft touch, fast horse!
