The little bronce cat on John's gravestone...

[Randi]

... has been stolen. I just came back from a walk over there, and I was there friday, so it must have happened in the last few days. I'm feeling rather sad.

This is the one:

[Russian Blue]

Oh, I'm so sorry! People who do these kind of things really get me . The cemetery where my father is buried had some gravestones smashed and turned over.

I can't understand what type of 'person' finds enjoyment on making mourners grieve more.

[moosmom]

That is disgusting. Thats SACRILEDGE!!!! I'm so sorry, Randi. That just outrages me to no end.

Are you going to replace it? I hope so. That's what it's all about. His love of cats. Did you report it to the police??

I'd like to donate something to having the kitty replaced, Randi. Would you be kind enoug to send me your address??

(((((HUGS)))))

Donna

[catmandu]

Where My Parents Is Buried Is Located In An Isolted Area In A Deserted Church So Things Like Floral Tributes Often Go Missing, I Think Taken At Least Sometimes By The People Who Maintain The Property.
To Steal From The Dead Is To Hopefully Invoke Some Bad Karma.
Thats Revolting That Anyone Would Be That Mean And Petty.

[Catty1]

Oh NO Randi...would it by chance have been turned in to the cemetery caretaker?

I'd report it to your local news people - newspaper/TV/radio - because if enough people hear about it, someone might know that person...and just the news getting out will hopefully shame him(or her). Obviously that person has no shame at ALL right now.

Just call them and say you need help - they should understand how special this is, and most people are happy to help.

HUGS!

[moosmom]

Candace is right, get the media involved. Tell whoever took it how much it means to you and that they can turn it in, no questions asked. How about if we take up a collection as a "reward" for the return of the kitty. Betcha that'll peak their attention.

[orangemm]

I just don't understand people; if they would take 10 seconds to think about how THEY would feel if someone did it to them, none of this would happen.

Yes, call the media; let's see if a little exposure will shame the thief (or the recipient) into returning your property.

Fools.

[Randi]

Thank you everyone. I don't think I'll involve the media, they wouldn't consider it a big deal anyway. On tuesday, I'll go to the office and tell them. There has been things happening before - like gravestones being turned over, as Russian Blue mentioned. They have surveilance cameras, but I'm not sure they're on all the time and at all places. It's a huge cemetary.

Our friend John O'Neill, who made the gravestone and got the kitty, is used to work in cemetaries and may know better how to handle this. I'll try to get hold of him after monday.

The cat was screwed in to the stone, so it must have taken some time and effort to get it off.

I hope the person who did this will have some really bad luck!

[Medusa]

Honestly, the things that people do. I just don't get it. Definitely report it to the cemetery office. I'm sorry this has happened.

[Cinder & Smoke]

So sorry your Kitty took a hike, John ...
This might not be a proper Jonza reaction ~ but it's gonna be the Phred reaction >>>

I hope ...
The little bronze cat on John's gravestone...

**Sratches the heck out of** whoever stole him!





Maybe God borrowed him ... to soothe another Lonely Soul ...

Seems like He woulda *asked* or left a note ... mighta been in a hurry.

Do your best to get him replaced, Randi -
and count me in on helping to fund John's New Kitty!

Do you have a PayPal account we can send to?

{{{Hugs}}}

[Kirsten]

Oh no, Randi, how sad!! Hard to believe that some people are able to do such a thing (the wedding stones at Tillyschanze are also getting stolen all the time). It's sad that some people don't respect these things... It's beyond me...

Kirsten

[phesina]

I'm so sorry, Randi. How horrible. It is completely beyond me to understand how anyone could do such a thing. What was that alleged person thinking?

That is a good idea to notify the cemetery staff.

I will be glad to contribute to a fund for another one, too.

[momcat]

Oh Randi, I can't begin to even imagine how you feel right now. This is an absolute outrage!!! It's virtually impossible to comprehend why people do such cruel things. While it may not be of much comfort to you, what goes around comes around. That low-life will get theirs!

I join the others in offering to contribute to replacing the beautiful kitty. Let us know where to send a few dollars.

Definitely discuss this with those in charge of the cemetary, they need to know about this unspeakable desecration. Whoever did this deserves to be prosecuted to the maximum allowed by the law!

[Laura's Babies]

That is disgusting. Thats SACRILEDGE!!!! I'm so sorry, Randi. That just outrages me to no end.

My very own thoughts also. There has been a outbreak of people vanidilzing cemetaries around here to totally demolishing headstones, spray painting statues and distroying everything. People here are outraged too. God does NOT forget and no matter what their age or motives, He WILL deal with them one day. It is so upsetting for the families and I understand that since my own son's grave was vandelized before.

[Karen]

I am sorry to hear that. Prayers n the way that he gets returned.