At times our own light goes out
and is rekindled by a spark
from another.

Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.
Albert Schweitzer

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May 22nd, 2008
Belated Birthday greetings my baby girl. You're so missed and so loved.
Bonnie,
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May 5th, 2008
Happy Birthday Tina! Although I did not know about TES when you were there, the stories about you are wonderful.
Juanita Eisinger, Livonia, MI
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May 5th, 2008
Tina, we sure miss you, your job now is to welcome all your sisters. may you all rest in peace now, as one big happy family. God bless everyone at the sanctuary for looking after these precious animals.
Linda, Canada
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Apr 26th, 2008
Happy Birthday Tina
, USA
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Apr 21st, 2008
Hi Tina You have been busy welcoming your sisters lately. So hard for everyone here to lose them and so joyous for you to recieve them. Showering all of you with love
Jean, Gabriola
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Apr 14th, 2008
Think of you all the time. Miss you so very terribly and late nights on the cam. With tears still falling and deep love in my heart.
Danielle, Vancouver
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Mar 20th, 2008
Tina - You did not get to meet Delhi, as you left us before she was released from quarantine several months after you passed, but you are with her now -- trunk hugs!!
Michael, New Jersey
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Dec 15th, 2007
Hi Tina It has been a while since I have checked in with you but just wanted you to know that you still hold that special place in my heart.
Jean, Gabriola
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Dec 14th, 2007
Sweet Tina, the nights we shared together changed my life..miss you, love you, trunk hugs for little Jenny
Sylvie, Toronto
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Nov 27th, 2007
Miss you - miss late nights on the cam. Forever loving you.....
Danielle, Vancouver
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Nov 7th, 2007
Dear Tina Time does not seem to heal my broken heart on your passing. I can not drive by the game farm without thinking about you. I thought that my tears would have dried up now but I still cry. I am so happy that you had 11 months of happiness and will always be grateful for that Always in my heart dear Tina. I love you.
Lynn, Langley BC
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Oct 26th, 2007
Tina, you are never far from my thoughts.
Michael, New Jersey
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Oct 21st, 2007
HEY TINA WE LOVE AND MISS YOU WE HOPE YOU ARE RESTING IN PEACE.
ASHLEY, LINDEN T.N.
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Aug 13th, 2007
Time moves so very fast, but not a moment of that time has gone by that you have not been in our thoughts. It was four years yesterday that you placed your sore feet on Sanctuary grounds for the sweetest 11 months of your life. Still missing you sweet girl
Susan, B.C.
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Aug 13th, 2007
A very special photo of you was posted yesterday on the elediary. You are darling in your camisole of hay. Kisses, Angelkins. Hope you are having fun in grape-heaven. Miss you!
Lesley, Vancouver
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Aug 12th, 2007
Hi Sweetie!! Missing you, and your smile
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Aug 12th, 2007
August 11th 2003 when you arrived at the sanctuary Tina. You were the one that introduced me to the sanctuary as I was following your move from Vancouver B.C. Thankyou so much dear Tina, you have inspired me. Your grace, your strength, your courage and most of all your ability to forgive the human race for it's often uncaring and cruel ways towards creatures great and small. I can only wish that I may develop some of your traits in my lifetime. Thinking of you with love. Go find that butterfly girl!
Chriss Ball, Vancouver Island. B.C.
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Aug 11th, 2007
4 years ago today you arrived in paradise - wish you were still there. Missing you and late nights on the cam - thinking of you today and everyday
Danielle, Vancouver
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Aug 8th, 2007
What a legend you have left behind! Bless you and all that you have done for humanity and your sisters. Miss not being able to watch you on the elecam. Rest in peace! Still wear my Tina shirt! Will always look for you on the Sanctuary site.
Sonja B, Port Alberni, BC Canada
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Aug 8th, 2007
Dearest Tina - always in my thoughts.
Janet Dixon, Burnaby B.C. Canada
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Jul 21st, 2007
Hey Tina girl! Just wanted to stop by to say that I’m thinking about you today. It’s been three years since you left us so unexpectedly. I miss seeing your big puffy eyes and mischievous smile on the elecam. You always made my day. Wish you were still here!!!
LP, Surrey, B.C.
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Jul 21st, 2007
Remembering you today on the anniversary of your leaving us. It just seems like yesterday that we were celebrating your arrival at the Sanctuary. You are the reason I found this magical, special haven. Thanks to you Tina, I discovered a whole new and very special world. Still missing you and not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts....
Susan, British Columbia
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Jul 21st, 2007
Remembering you today - remembered you yesterday and the day before and so on. No words can describe the sorrow I feel, how much I miss seeing you, and how incredibly difficult July 21st has become. I think today, though, I am going to remember you with happiness and joy. I believe you would want that. I so wish for just one more late night on the cam - how magic that would be.
Danielle, Vancouver
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Jul 21st, 2007
Remembering you today - remembered you yesterday and the day before and so on. No words can describe the sorrow I feel, how much I miss seeing you, and how incredibly difficult July 21st has become. I think today, though, I am going to remember you with happiness and joy. I believe you would want that. I so wish for just one more late night on the cam - how magic that would be.
anonymous,
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Jul 20th, 2007
Tina, although it has been 3 years since you moved from this world to the next, your presence is still felt here every day. You are a very special elephant and will always be remembered. I love you.
Michael, New Jersey
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Jun 30th, 2007
Hi Tina, just thought I would tell you how much we are still missing you. Tony still misses you alot and so does everyone else back here at your home in BC. Not one day goes by that you do not cross my mind and thoughts. You still are our precious little girl that is loved so much. You touched many peoples hearts and souls. You taught us all a great lesson in life for all of us to look at and do something about before it is too late for anybody including ourselves. You also taught us never to be angry at anything, be patient with all, help everything and do good always. Help the ones that cannot help themselves. Tina, you taught me alot and you still are teaching everyone things even thought you became a angel now, you still are being a advocate from heaven telling people to smarten up and do everything right for not only animals but human kind as well, including themselves. Happy Canada Day Tina from your home. We all love you and are helping you fight your fight to make things right all over this world with people and animals. God Bless you always Tina. You are loved and sadly missed each day.
Marie, Aldergrove, BC, Canada
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Jun 28th, 2007
Hi Precious girl, How wonderful to be able to sit and write to you again and let you know how much I am thinking of you. It will soon be three years since you left us... your family and all the special friends who loved you. We all miss you very much, my darling girl. Life is just not the same here on earth without you, but I know that we will meet again one day. I'll be here again with my tribute on July 21st. Know that I will love you always.
Your forever friend, Heather, Burnaby, B.C.
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Jun 25th, 2007
Hi My Sweet Girl, Am remembering you with much love today as always. I come to this page quite often and read the tributes from all of your loving family and friends. The tears still flow, Teen, as I remember our precious times together at the Greater Vancouver Zoo and the adorable, seeet loving girl you were. I do really miss you and those days. I wish we could just go back in time to prior 2004 and I could come and visit you again even if it was for just one more time. I will always love you and you will be treasured in my soul and heart forever, my precious girl and our pictures taken together will be forever imprinted in my memory.
Your forever friend, Heather, Burnaby, B.C.
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Jun 21st, 2007
Forever loving and missing you. . .
Allison, Wyoming
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May 1st, 2007
Hi Tina. We all here at your hme in BC miss you dearly andwe all love you so much. Everytime time i see your favorite little butterfly you use to play with i tell everyone that this special butterfly is sent by you now to comfort us as you are telling us that you are happy and well again playing and enjoying yourself like you use to. Look at me , i am free and happy. I will laways love you and hold every thing that we shared with you when you were here close to my heart and my love for you will never die and i will always help any animal i can from danger or being abused. God Bless You Tina , love always.
Marie, Aldergrove, BC, Canada
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Apr 27th, 2007
Yesterday was your Birthday Tina & when I thought of you on your special day, it brought a smile! Missing you!
Lenore, Richmond, BC, Canada
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Apr 26th, 2007
Happy Birthday Sweetness. What I would give for just one more night of seeing you - if only... May you have an extra helping of grapes and know how much you are still loved. With tears still flowing
Danielle, Vancouver
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Apr 25th, 2007
Dearest Tina...you are always in my thoughts, but more so lately with the pending arrival of Dulary to Sanctuary. Tomorrow, April 26th is your birthday....I was going through your photo album again, and found those wonderful pictures of Scott giving you your birthday treats! Happy Birthday dear one. We miss you so.
Susan, B,C,
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Apr 21st, 2007
Another day without you, another day thinking of you. With tears still flowing. Missing you everyday and late nights on the cam.
Danielle, Vancouver
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Apr 15th, 2007
Tina, We were there the day you left the Greater Vancouver zoo, and I thought that was one of the saddest days of my life to say good-bye. It was hard then but even harder now. You have been my friend since I was a little girl, then you were my children's friend. It is had to explain how much joy you brought to our life and now I hope you are experiencing your heavanly joy. We miss you Tina, we love you and we will always cherish our photos and memmories of you.
Wonda Warren, Vancouver BC, Canada
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Apr 7th, 2007
I think of you a great deal, Tina and will never forget you.
Jean, Gabriola BC
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Mar 14th, 2007
Tina, you introduced me to the Sanctuary during your move from Vancouver, BC. I followed your progress each day and got familiarized with Sanctuary life and the rest of the girls. Then one awful day my husband picked me up from work and the first words he spoke were "Tina died today". I rushed home and got straight on the Sanctuary web site. For the next few hours I cried and cried I just could not believe that you had been taken so suddenly. Things seemed to be going so well for you and I was eager to see you walking in those wonderful shoes. I think of you a lot and I am still hooked on keeping up with all the news about the Divas and the rest of the herd. Thankyou for taking me to this wonderful site. Hope you are getting the best of everything in ele. heaven. Rest in peace.
Chriss, Victoria. BC. Canada.
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Feb 28th, 2007
Tina You are always in my thoughts.
Michael, New Jersey
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Feb 26th, 2007
It is some time since I visited you - and on looking at your beautiful photos, I am still saddened that you had to leave us after such a short time at the sanctuary. We all loved you so very much and still feel pain and sadness that you are no longer with us. In your short life you did so very much - You increased our awareness of the conditions in which you, and others, lived before being released into the loving care of those at The Elephant Sanctuary. Thank you Tina - and thank you to all the wonderful caregivers at the sanctuary.
Doreen, Victoria, British Columbia
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Feb 1st, 2007
Popped in to say hi and to say I love you! (I think of you every day and every thought of you makes my heart glad.)
Les, Vancouver
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Jan 22nd, 2007
Tina - it's been awhile since I have visited the santuary website and I went straight to you. I read of the last days of your life and then the time when you died. It brought so many tears to my eyes. I still find it hard to look at your picture with your beautiful puffy eyes. I hear your voice and again, it is crushing. I hope you are ok and have many friends around you. And I hope you are pain-free. You deserve an eternity of peace and comfort and happiness. God Bless you Tina
Michelle Toone, Victoria, BC and Australia too!
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Jan 12th, 2007
Happy New Year, sweet girl. Keep up the vigil on your sisters. They are doing well.
Janet, Cambridge MA
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Jan 9th, 2007
I miss your smile, I miss your face... thank-you for the time you gave us, the princess of late night elecam. I will always love you
A friend, Toronto
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Jan 5th, 2007
Happy New Year Tina...and to all your friends there with you.
Jean, Gabriola
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Nov 30th, 2006
Hi Tina. It's been awhile since I've visited this site. Seems to painful still to look at your photos and read the final few days. So why do I still do it? Of coarse I read of your buddies too! I wish there was more that I could do to end the suffering of not only elephants but of all the other animals that live a miserable existance as well. But...there are good people in the world. Thanks to the caregivers,such wonderful caring people,that at least these critters had a taste of freedom and love that many still haven't experienced. I hope you have a great time bopping around with your buddies in heaven. I love you Tina and all your buddies too! Love your buddy from here in B.C. Terri Kelowna
Terri, Kelowna B.C.
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Nov 16th, 2006
I am sorry for your lose. My name is Jenny. I am 12 year old. My last name is Edmonds. I love all living things.
Jenny Edmonds, FL
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Nov 14th, 2006
Hi Tina Just checking in with you beautiful girl. Your heavenly herd is growing again. You and Barbara and Lota and Jenny with Joanna and all the others. Take care Love you Jean
Jean, Gabriola Island, BC
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Nov 14th, 2006
I'm 21 years old and had visited you since I was a baby. Simply being close to you was an experience that to this day warms my heart. Thank you for being a part of so many people lives. We love you.
Johanna, Halifax
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Oct 25th, 2006
In times of despair, I return back to you - sweet, sweet puffy eyed girl. Take care of Jenny. Miss you and late nights on the cam.
D., Vancouver
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Oct 19th, 2006
Tina, my darling, I remember the shock of being at work and seeing on the board that you had left us. I knew you since you were little and was amazed at how far you had come at TES. Now there is a very special arrival in Ele-Heaven, our little Jenny Jelly Bean is probably sitting right beside you as we speak. Tina kiss our Jenny for us and guide her to the tastiest vegetation in heaven. She hasn't been eating well for two years. That is how long you've been gone Tina. Was she pining for you?
Valerie Gibson, Pitt Meadows BC
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Oct 5th, 2006
you were amazing tina
unknown, houston texas
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Oct 2nd, 2006
Tina -- you are always in my thoughts.
Michael, New Jersey
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Sep 18th, 2006
Its 2006, and tonight I think of Tina as I prepare to take her image to a Georgia Art show, in hopes to raise funds for the other elephants in the sanctuary. This is what I wrote about her, after the image was delivered to Carol upon completion, only to find that she had passed at the same time. Tina’s Tribute April 26, 1970 - July 21, 2004 On a beautiful spring day, I hear the buzzing of the bees, and the rustling of the song birds at my door….when comes a sound like no other, one made by a mother, delivering the third calf of four. For today the world rejoices, for this sweet one is born on this soft April morn, in a place fill with watching eyes and fences that disguise, echo’s from across the walls, of the wild elephant’s calls. Comes the most special gift, a soul made of gold, a body of gray now lays in soft hay. Sixteen siblings in all, families sharing a stall, growing up with no fields, or trees for sun’s shield. Feeling her way, on four shaky legs, she’s nuzzled by trunks which seem to say; “welcome to this place”. Adoration on her face, her family begins to sing; “welcome to the ring.” She grows to be two, when out of the blue; someone comes to take her away. With a cry and a shutter, she is torn from her mother, and sent away to some place new. She arrives at a farm, one that presents a wood barn, but unsettling and unfamiliar she trembles in fear. No comforts of home, a place all-alone, her life has changed forever it’s clear. Her sadness takes hold, as she feels nothing but cold, as Canadian air sweeps her tears away. Then out in the mist, a shadow delivers a kiss, a face furry and warm with delight. A brand new friend, one that makes the heart mends, a canine with love and no fight. Then came a child or two, they camped in the dew, and kept this dear baby from fret thought the night. For sleeping under the stars, gazing out at Mars, they all held meetings beneath nets. For her life in solitude went, for years on the farm she spent, still a lifetime with none of her kind. Until one day she came, from out of the rain, this creature they called Tumpe – Divine! Finally a friend, the boredom would end, a sister of my own kind! Great plans for our play, we would take time to lay, and share whatever came to mind. Teenage girls where the two, with no emotions in blue, happy to be united in love. The two did stay at each others side, inseparable like twins, fitting like a new pair of gloves. When bad news did come, an offer in sum, to sell what was home to a zoo. These girls now of two, for faint memories of few, recall sadness and loss for their space. Why is this happening again, for is there no place to mend, do we become a spectacle on show? For we don’t see, the reason to be tied to a tree, or to live with sad seeds to sow. They hear cries of their own, for a circle some destine to roam, to carry clowns, suffer abuse and wear frowns. For the stories they heard, about carrying signs so absurd, saying the “circus is coming to town”. They remember in their dreams, when images of cement and wall seemed, no better than where they now lived. But much to their delight, these people shared in their plight, to make life good for both of them. For love they did meet, a new diet, special care for her feet, Tina found something to make bad memories fade. Until the day Tumpe's sent away, no longer would they play, as she lifted her trunk to wave good-bye. Her memories of their life, takes away all the stifle and will carry her well to her end. For love she would feel, and a kiss she would seal, as they drove Trumpe around the bend. Tina sees how it goes, as she stands on her toes, and feel the pain of her four feet. Memories of her true friend, loving thoughts she would send, and hope for some day they should again soon meet. They say life is changing, and times keep on moving, so all we can do is adapt. For now she does dream, of acres of grasses in green, and memories of her friend is still soothing. When one day things change, and dreams are now real, Tina does not know what to do. For she sees that same truck, with a prayer and some luck, her adventure might take her away too! On a three-day journey, across country roads and bright lights, she holds on tight as can be for the ride. She feels something stirring, deep inside something scurrying as she reclaims her true birth right. She arrives in a "land of plenty", greeted by many, seven in all, she asks "what's this called?" A family of eight, this is my fate, for this she has no doubt. For the voice of the land, and the softness of a hand, she found feelings she never has never known. For this place she did find, she knew in her thoughts, could only this be called "mine"? For the "bush" and the land, reflects all that one can, imagine what is real and complete. For as solid as she stands, this now is her land, as she firmly plans her four feet. For Tina found home, in Tennessee she did roam, with a family of her own kind. Sweetness was her real truth, despite her birthroots; harmony and peace as her natural sign. But the story begins, almost right where it ends, as Tina's time here on earth did transcend. For she now walks with ease, her pain is now freed, and no longer herself she need fend. If you look really hard, in a cloud slightly marred by whipping wind and shades of gold and blues. Reaching to you with no fight, is a soul with wings of white, to touch you deep inside too. Don't cry for me she says, from her fluffy cloud bed , just look for me here when you need, for nothing is so dear, than an elephant tear when you know it's about love and not greed. (I love and miss Tina-Liz)
Liz Nicholas (Art With A Conscience), Berkeley Lake/Blueridge GA
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Sep 16th, 2006
BABYGIRL...YOUR EYES SHOW HOPE IN THE MIDDLE OF ALL YOU ENDURED...A SPIRIT THAT KEEPS BELIEVING, BUT NEVER FORGETS...BUT PLEASE REMEMBER JAH SENT SOME OF US TO LOVE YOU FROM AFAR,NOT LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE MET YOU ON THIS PLANE..BUT PROMISED TO HOLD YOU IN HEAVEN..WATCH OVER US UNTIL WE ARE UNITED IN A BLISSFULL PLACE...CALLED ZION...YOUR SPIRIT LIVES IN MY HEART FOREVER...AND YOUR TOUCH...IS MY TEARS...JAH BLESS BABYGIRL
RASTA CHER, HARKER HEIGHTS, TEXAS
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Aug 15th, 2006
Dear Tina, Please take good care of JoAnna, your dear human caretaker, who loved you and all the elephants so much. It seems that you both left us too soon. We are grateful for the short time that we had together; you were a blessing to so many lives.
Madonna, Chicago
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Aug 12th, 2006
Hey Tina girl,

It’s been three years since you made the big trip to Tennessee, when many of us were first introduced to the Sanctuary. How I wish you were still here! I was so happy for every step of progress you made, every overture with your elefriends, every time you ventured out of the barn. So many hopes and dreams for you. I hope you are happy now and are welcoming all the newbies who have joined you in the past few years. Joanna in particular, needs a big elehug. She, like you, left us way too soon and will be happy to see your familiar smile and get a big trunk hug! Take care of her, O.K. Tina? Love you and miss you every day!!!!!
L. P., Surrey, B.C., Canada
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Aug 11th, 2006
Precious Tina -- It was three years ago today that you arrived at your new home after your long voyage from Canada. All eyes were glued on the EleCam that day as you started a brand new life, soon to be surrounded by elephant companions -- your future was so bright. As the months went by, your progress was very invigorating to us -- then suddenly, you were taken from us -- you are always in our thoughts and we miss you terribly.
Michael, New Jersey
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Aug 11th, 2006
With tears that never cease. Heavy heart of missing you. One more night on the cam. One more time to be able to watch in awe the wonder that is you.

Happy 3rd Anniversary
I love you and miss you.
Danielle, Vancouver
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Aug 4th, 2006
I discovered the Elephant Sanctuary online by accident about a year ago when I was searching for wall art featuring elephants. Through Cyberspace I have come to feel as if I've known the Tarra, Winkie, Sissy, Jenny, Flora and the rest of the elephants as well as Carol and Scott and the caring staff at TES. It breaks my heart to read about Tina and Barbara and Lota -- and now Joanna Burke. In many ways, they are all my heroes. The elephants seem like such gentle souls, and the people caring for them (including Joanna and all of the people who post messages on this site)are of great inspiration to me. My mornings are not complete until I take a moment online to watch the elephants bathing in the pond. My colleagues think I'm nuts. I've read so much about Tarra -- and purchased her artwork. One day I hope to meet her in person (even though Tennessee is so far away). Please continue all of the good work and know that I will always be checking in on my friends, and will continue to make my humble donations whenever I can.
Andy, Los Angeles
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Aug 3rd, 2006
Heartfelt thoughts . . . how does one endure such times at this . . . now with the great loss of Joanna. I am so sorry for this loss to you Carol and Scott and all the staff. I give prayers for Joanna's family and her extended family at the Sanctuary . . and especially for Winkie's well being. I pray that Joanna is now with you Tina, and Barbara and Lota and so many others, that she is caring for you in the next world. Also swift recovery for Scott. Blessings.
Delores Wall, Langley, BC
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Jul 30th, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with the living who are enduring this crisis, as well as the blessed ones who've passed.

Joanna and Winkie, know we love you.

Sanctuary, know we love you. Nothing can shake that.

Tina girl, if there's a heaven I know you're both in it together. Take care of Joanna as she took such good care of you.
Lesley,
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Jul 27th, 2006
It was so hard to lose you Tina & now, 2 years to the day, the tragic death of Joanna, one of your precious caregivers. My heart is heavy.
Lenore, Richmond, BC, Canada
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Jul 26th, 2006
Well, my sweet friend, Joanna is now with you again. I'm glad you've been reunited, but we miss you both so much...
Nancy, WA
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Jul 25th, 2006
Such a strange and sad coincidence--that Tina and Joanna should share the date of their last day on this earth. I had to check and recheck because it was so hard to imagine.
Janet, Cambridge MA
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Jul 23rd, 2006
As the human world winds itself up for yet more war, bloodshed, grief, and trauma, I find solace in thoughts of you, Lota, and Barbara, and the calm and peaceful place still living elephants wander happily. Free from the stupidity of those who once enslaved them. Safe in the hands of those who've evolved to a higher place. Elephants should have inherited the earth. Some day...
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Jul 22nd, 2006
Beautiful Gentle Giant
Body Buried, Heart Stilled
Yet Your Spirit Gently Washes With Love O'er All Of Us
Why?
We Who Were The Ones Who Caused You To Leave This Mortal Earth Too Soon
We Are Not Wise My Lovely Tina
But We Are Learning
We Worship You Mentally And Thank Those That Brought You To The Forefront To Teach Us
And The Punishment For Our Ignorance Is Our Loss OF You
We Will Learn SO That Others Will Be Able To Wander To An Old Age
Throughout The Heaven On Earth Called Sanctuary-
In Tennessee.

You Are So Loved And Missed - After 2 years, The Tears Flow So Readily.
B,
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Jul 21st, 2006
We miss you so very much, dearest Tina.
Sissy & Winkie, Hohenwald, TN
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Jul 21st, 2006
You are missed terribly dear girl!
Merilee Newman, Tollhouse, California
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Jul 21st, 2006
Hello my Angel, Two years ago today brought a traumatic change to my life and has left an unbelievable yearning of wishing you were still here with us. I have been thinking about today for the past few days and wondered what I was going to say to you on this page. I have just played "Over The Rainbow" and had my little cry, but how uplifting to once again hear you sing your little song for all of us. I know that I am not the only one missing you today, sweet girl. People all over the world had the pleasure of getting to know you via the elecam at The Elephant Sanctuary, but then there are those of us who were priviledged to see you, spend time with you, touch you and get to communicate with you in a more intimate way at the Greater Vancouver Zoo. Words cannot express how much I miss you and the void I feel deep in my heart. You are my shining star in the night sky and you will forever be in my heart, always lovingly remembered and never far away. Love you, sweet girl.
Your forever friend, Heather, Burnaby, B.C.
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Jul 21st, 2006
Tina you will never be forgotten in my life. You inspired me to have the interest I now have for the betterment of captive elephants plight.
Maggie, Victoria, BC
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Jul 21st, 2006
Tina, you are gone but not forgotten & your gentle spirit is ever present. Missing you, love
Lenore, Richmond, BC, Canada
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Jul 21st, 2006
My precious Tina -- it has already been two years since you left us, but your spirit lives on and will never die in our fondest memories of you. You are forever in our hearts!
Michael, New Jersey
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Jul 21st, 2006
My heart is heavy. 2 years have passed. No more late nights on the cam. I miss you. May you mark this day with extra grapes! Please guard over all your sisters who have not experienced any freedom and send them strength. With tears ever flowing,
Danielle, Vancouver
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Jul 21st, 2006
miss you
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Jul 20th, 2006
Thinking of you with love, dear Tina...
Jac, U.K.
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Jul 20th, 2006
Darling Tina....I cannot believe that tomorrow marks the second anniversary of your leaving us...it seems like just yesterday.....I know in my mind that you are in a better place, and without pain, but my heart still misses your sweet face, shining and smiling down on your caregivers...you will always be remembered baby girl.
Susan, B.C., Canada
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Jul 13th, 2006
Oh Tina I have so little faith in people. What have you learned where you are now? Why does it take lives after lives of enslaved animals (let alone the genicide of people) for us humans to learn? I still think about you often. Something about you seems so pure. So positive. So genuine. Somewhere over the rainbow I hope to find life on this earth is only a blink of an eye instead of what seems endless suffering for most living beings on earth. I dream that you are now amongst those such as yourself and vast green pastures with cool shallow lakes. So sorry you didn’t have more time at the sanctuary. It was your story that taught me that there are some who do genuinely care and struggle to make a difference. But again...Why the struggle? why dose it have to take so long? What have you learned Tina? I love you ....me
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Jul 1st, 2006
Good Morning, Tina, my Angel..I've been away traveling and just wanted you to know that I carried you in my thoughts and in my heart and did not forget you for one moment whilst I was away. I took along several of my "Tina" T-shirts and wore them proudly in your memory. Never a day goes by when someone somewhere does not comment about your picture on the T-shirt that I am wearing. No matter where in the world I am, I love to tell the story of you, your rescue and the new life that you so loved and enjoyed at your new home at the Sanctuary with your new found family. Animal lovers no matter where they live love to hear about elephants and I am sure that many of those people I have told about you and your sister elephants at the Sanctuary have logged on to the Sanctuary website and discovered a whole new meaning to loving and caring for rescued and adopted elephants. I also believe that many of the people I have told about you have actually found it in their hearts to make a donation to the Sanctuary and offer their continued help and support toward the care of all of your sisters. In another three weeks it will be two years since you left us. I so remember that day! Your passing came as a sudden and painful jolt to my life...not only mine but to everyone who loved you. I could not control the tears and the pain that day and over the past two years there have been many more of those days. You will always be my shining star in the night sky, my sweetheart, no matter where I am I will carry you in my heart for the rest of my days. I will continue to wear my Tina T-shirts and when they wear out I will get new ones, so when I am old and grey, I will have have you close to me and be able to tell people your story. Love you, my Angel.
Your forever friend, Heather, Burnaby, B.C.
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Jun 26th, 2006
Tina -- You are forever in my heart.
Michael, New Jersey
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Jun 9th, 2006
The universe is crowded with loving thoughts of you, Tina, mine among them. I love this page and all the people who keep coming back to say hi. Even though you're not here and we can't be sure of where you are, you remain a powerful force. xxoo
Lesley, Vancouver
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May 19th, 2006
Hey Tina - I've been away for a while but have never forgotten you. I think about you all the time. You are in my heart along side my airdale, Reggie...taken from us too soon....say hi to Reg for me!!
Michelle Toone, Victoria, BC, Canada
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May 17th, 2006
Sorry I missed your Birthday beautiful Tina I am sure you are watching as the founding herd starts to discover their beautiful new territory. Enjoy!
Jean, Gabriola
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Apr 28th, 2006
With everlasting love, I wish you a belated birthday. I so miss you and late nights on the cam. With tears still flowing for you,
Danielle, Vancouver
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Apr 27th, 2006
Happy Birthday, babygirl,, you are missed so much, and thought about often. It was an honor to know you!!!
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Apr 27th, 2006
Happy Birthday Tina......I still miss you terribly and wish you could have stayed with us much longer.
Laura Cotter, New Jersey
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Apr 26th, 2006
Hi Tina, Happy Birthday , our dear little angel.We all are still missing you so much back here at your home in Aldergrove, BC, Canada. We all love you and will carry you in our hearts forever. We lit candles today in honor of you and sang some songs for you as well. We even made you your favorite birthday cake and we know you seen it as a butterfly flew by. We knew it was you, our dear little angel.God's angels come in different forms to be with us and it is a sign to us all that you are happy and loved and free at last. God keep you safe and loved, you died to young. Tina where ever you are, we know you are in a better place and we all will see you once again. Love and hugs Tina, xxoo, Love your friend marie. Aldergreove, BC
Marie, Aldergrove, BC, Canada
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Apr 26th, 2006
Happy Birthday to Miss Tina! I still think of you everyday. I will always miss you, baby girl.
Allison, Wyoming
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Apr 26th, 2006
Happy Birthday Tina....still think of you often and miss you terribly. forever young....
Susan, B.C.
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Apr 26th, 2006
Happy Birthday Tina!! We love you!!
Barbara and Lota, Hohenwald, TN
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Apr 26th, 2006
Happy Birthday Tina! Today we would have celebrated your 36th B'day, although we may not have 'seen' you like we used to. You have been gone almost two years,and my Neechimoos is gone two years, neither of you ever to be forgotten. I do 'see' you in many ways,in the'new girls' at the Sanctuary & it makes me smile. Whenever I hear 'over the rainbow' it always sends my heart back to you. When the camera pans over the Sanctuary, I watch for your gravesite. Love Lenore
Lenore Radom, Richmond, BC, Canada
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Apr 26th, 2006
Happy Birthday Tina .... you may be gone, but you are never forgotten!!!
Michael, New Jersey
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Apr 21st, 2006
Tina, with love and gratitude for all that you taught us. Forgive those who did not, or would not understand. You are with God now and some day, all of us who loved you and all creatures will be together. In that world, we will all be free. I'll see you again some day, Pamela
Pamela Stanton, San Antonio, TX
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Apr 16th, 2006
Good morning, Tina my special Angel. Here it is mid-April already and in just a few more months, it will be two years since that painful day that you left us all and I lost a very special elephant friend and a piece of my heart. I come to this web page often and read the tributes from all your other friends and find it still very painful to know that you are no longer here. Time is suppose to heal grief and make loss easier to cope with, but it seems just like yesterday when I use to come and visit you in person at the GVZ. I wish that life could grant me a 'once in a lifetime special wish' that could turn back the clock to re-experience a special event of the past. You know what my wish would be, Tina, girl....it would be to have you back here on earth to be healthy and to be with your family at the Sanctuary where you were so loved and were so enjoying your new life of freedom. The extra special part of that 'wish' would be to have had you moved to the Sanctuary much earlier in your life so that you could have experienced more love and more freedom instead of having to spend all those painful days and nights in that pitiful place at the Zoo. If you were still herr, then I and all of your friends would be able to watch you every day on the Ele-cam like we use to. We would be able to sit in front of our computers with exhiliation and inspiration in our hearts instead of tears in our eyes and that feeling of longing to see you again. It has not gotten any easier for me, Teen....but one day, I know I will see you again. Love you, my sweetheart...always in my thoughts and forever in my heart.
Your forever friend, Heather, Burnaby, B.C.
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Apr 3rd, 2006
Still thinking of you and missing you Tina Love Jean
Jean, Gabriola BC
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Mar 25th, 2006
Tina, Although I only met you recently you have touched my heart in a special way. Your strength is a legacy which will live on forever. Rest in peace. The rainbow will forever shine on your new life. I am so sorry you had to endure the ignorance of heartless, cruel, individuals. Their time will come at the hands of Lord. You have forever changed our lives. Bless your beautiful soul.
Kathy Bevill, Placentia, California
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Mar 15th, 2006
We still miss you, big girl..... Hope you are happy "Across that rainbow bridge".
Donna Powell, Tustin, CA
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Mar 14th, 2006
Always and forever in my heart. I so miss you on the cam at night. The calming effect you had. Sitting there, watching you and wondering how many other people are as enthralled with you as I was. With tears ever flowing.
Danielle, Vancouver
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Mar 13th, 2006
Dearest Tina I remember visiting you so many times at the Vancouver Zoo (I always grew up calling it the Game Farm) Its so sad that you are gone now. My children still enjoy pictures of you. But now you can be at peace with your old pal Tumpe. Im sure he misses you dearly as we all do. I didnt realise there was this memory page for you! Im so glad to see that the people at the Elephant Sanctuary, loved you as much as you we did! Miss you and love you Tina!!!
Darshan Andrews, Maple Ridge BC Canada
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Feb 25th, 2006
Dear Tina, Miss you ..my darling sleepy eyed Angel. It does not get any easier, no night time cam for me..still to painful knowing your sweet face is not there. Thank-you once again..for listening, for sharing, for helping & healing me. I know deep in my heart you roam TES leading every new girl to your favorite toy :) Most precious Tina..im my heart forever,
a friend, Toronto
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Feb 25th, 2006
Tina Just looking at your beautiful face! You helped in your way to bring the X Circus Divas home and they are just taking to their freedome like they were born to it...gee I guess they were! Smile down on them girl.
Jean, Gabriola
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Feb 20th, 2006
Rest in peace sweet girl -- the Rainbow bridge is strong !!! Cross over and graze in peace forever.
Farnsworth M Dye, Wentzville, Missouri, USA
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Feb 3rd, 2006
Hi Sweetie, I see that there are fewer tributes to you now than before. You know I will always continue to write to you as long as this page is available to me. I think of you often and do miss you and the days when I could visit you or see you on the Elecam. I rejoice for the freedom that the Hawthorn girls will soon experience. You, Barbara, Misty, Lota and Sue must all be smiling down on them and wishing them a safe journey as they begin their new lives at the Sanctuary. Love you, girl.
Your forever friend, Heather, Burnaby, B.C.
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Jan 31st, 2006
Darling Tina, Hail the good news about the "Caravan of Freedom"! Such fantastic news that some of the Hawthorn Herd are or will soon be on their way to their new home at the Elephant Sanctuary. What a time to remember for Carol and Scott for all the time and effort they both have contributed in making this happen. I'm sure you too, my Angel, must be smiling and watching over them all on their long journies to freedom. Miss you, girl and never forgotten. Love you, Teen.
Your forever friend, Heather, Burnaby, B.C.
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Jan 4th, 2006
Thank You Tina for lessons learned. I miss you still. I hope you are happy where-ever you are. Heaven on earth will rejoice soon with the arrival of those poor, poor girls. Miss late nights on the cam still. I love you sweet, sweet girl.
D, Vancouver
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Dec 31st, 2005
My Darling Tina, here it is the last day of 2005 and tomorrow brings the beginning of a brand new year; one which from day to day, we know not what to expect. I am taking this New Year's Eve to remember you and let you know how much I miss you here on earth. I have my special memories but it is not the same as having you here to watch you with your friends and family on the Elecam. Each day I would look forward to seeing you and it brought such a thrill to my heart. I have made another donation in your memory to help the Hawthorn herd secure their freedom and a new life, one like they have never known; one in the care of such wonderful, kind and compassionate people. I am sad for Sue today, as she did not have the opportunity or the chance to experience that new life waiting for her and her friends. As we welcome in the New Year, I know that you, Lota, Misty and Barbara will welcome Sue into your herd of angels and look after her in your heavenly house of freedom. I miss you, my Angel and I will never forget you and the precious times we were given to spend together when you were here in B.C, Forever in my heart....love you, girl.
Your forever friend, Heather, Burnaby, B.C.
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Dec 30th, 2005
Dearest Tina -- what a wonderful way to begin a New Year by seeing Lota's herd coming to your elephant wonderland on earth. May you and Lota and Barbara and all the others look from above as we rejoice in this very exciting time. You are so missed. God bless all elephants everywhere,and special thoughts for Carol, Scott and all those who make an awesome difference in elephants' lives. Thank you!
Delores Wall, Langley, BC Canada
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Nov 30th, 2005
Precious Tina,

Lota's herd is finally coming home ... Lota is going to need your help to watch over and protect the new elephant sisters that will arrive in December and January .... I know you and Barbara will help her with this task.

I miss you so very much and there is not a day that goes by that you are not in my thoughts. Thank you for the gift of your shoes to Delhi .... I love you.
Michael, Adelphia, NJ
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Nov 27th, 2005
Tina, in my heart you are always with me. Your physical presence may be gone but your spirit, your bravery and the knowledge you have given us lives forever. I rest easy knowing you are free of pain, of suffering and that you brought an awareness to an otherwise ignorant world of the tragedy facing elephants in captivity..and the plight of elephant culls and families being torn apart. The selfish side of me questions why did you have to leave us when you had just found peace, when we could revel in ur freedom. Then it occured to me, you were the equivalent to Terry Fox, entrusted to us by the higher beings and sent as a messenger. Sleep well sweet Tina, roam free as you were meant to, and know you accomplished what few could ever do in a lifetime, let alone many lifetimes. You're never forgotten, always loved. Thank you for having touched our lives and for people like Carol and Scott who are also angels,sent as protectors, messengers. Sweet dreams Tina
Tracy, Vancouver Island
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Oct 28th, 2005
Oh my, Tina.....two years has flown by...how can it be??? Seems like days ago that I almost came to a screeching halt in the middle of a very busy intersection when I heard the announcer blare the news that you had passed. It was a nightmare that could not be!

I know not why I gravitated to you at the zoo, but I was. Always mindful that the little "plot" of land you shared with your friend was not much larger than the plot you lie in today. It made my heart ache to see you that way. You deserved more and eventually got more.

Your dying days were not in vain. You have brought so many people into your aura, it must have been your halo, that generated a special light that mesmerized everyone in its path. Your legacy lives on and after two years, we have not forgotten, will never forget, will make sure your death was not in vain, and that your kind will not have to suffer the indignities thrust upon many of you by uncaring, selfish, money-hungry people. Kisses to you my doll...
Kizzy, Langley, B.C., Canada
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Oct 17th, 2005
I will never forget you,
always in my heart.
Hard to believe it has been so long since i wrote you that poem days after you left us . I still sit here and let the tears roll down my face.
Peace my sweet girl ...peace
Robyn, Coquitlam B.C
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Oct 15th, 2005
Que todos os elefantes aprisionados em todo o mundo tenham a sorte de serem resgatados e levados ao The Elefhant Sanctuary, como aconteceu com TINA. Sua história me comoveu pronfundamente.
Elsi Parron, Curitiba, Brazil
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Oct 15th, 2005
Tina sempre será minha eterna fonte de inspiração em continuar a lutar, contra o uso de animais em circos.
Elsi, Admiradora
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Sep 27th, 2005
Well, Sweet precious girl! My daughter has just looked through pics of you in a photoalbum and told me she wanted to blow up that pic and put it on her wall. So today I went and decided to put the pic on a plaque for her. Under it says Tina @ Aldergrove Zoo and the year the pic was taking and the year you were born and the day you passed away. Thanks Tina for making these days memorable for her. She is now 11 years old and always looks on this website daily and so I thought I'd climb on and say something to you. Thanks so much for having all this info on Tina for us to always look at even if she is not with us on earth now. But is here in our hearts and prayers daily. Thanks
Kim, Travis, Coby, Kayla and Kamren, Langley, BC
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Sep 26th, 2005
Tina touched my soul what a fabulous creature
patricia sheridan, pittsburgh, Pa
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Sep 23rd, 2005
Tina, my sweet Angel...life goes on but it is just not the same without you. I still have my wonderful memories though and those I will always cherish. Miss you, sweetheart. I am so thankful to Scott and Carol and their staff for keeping this "Tribute to Tina" page open to allow us to continue to write to you and about you. Until next time....always in my thoughts and forever in my heart. Love you, girl.
Your forever friend, Heather, Burnaby, B.C.
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Sep 9th, 2005
Precious Angel, Tina...another day, another month into another year without you. I passed by the Greater Vancouver Zoo one day last week and looked for you. Such sadness surrounds that place, but such joy knowing you left it for a better life. It was announced recently that the Greater Vancouver Zoo is up for sale again and must be sold as 'an operating business'. The newspaper article indicated that the prospective buyers will need to have 'deep pockets' because of what it will take to improve the poor conditons at the Zoo, especially for it's new baby hippo, Hazina. There are 800 animals at the Zoo including some endangered species. It would be wonderful if the new owners are animal lovers and show compassion when they see the conditions in which those animals live and hopefully invest the necessary funds to make life more comfortable for them. Some stipulations as part of the sale have been made, I read, that some upgrades must be done. I wonder if the place had been sold whilst you were there, would the new owners have taken better care of you? We will always wonder why you, their star attraction was treated so inhumanely. The news article can be viewed at www.working.canada.com/vancouver/news/story.html . At least we know what a wonderful year you experienced at the Sanctuary and how much love was bestowed on you. We, the people who loved you will always be grateful for that. Wouldn't it be wonderful if all animals both in captivity and in the wild were loved and respected as much as you were in your last year of your life. In your memory, Tina, we, the animal lovers throughout the world, must strive for that. I am doing whatever I can to make that happen. You are forever in my heart and always in my thoughts. Love you, sweetheart. Will write again soon.
Your forever friend, Heather, Burnaby, B.C.
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Sep 1st, 2005
I thought it appropriate to put my thanks and gratitude here for the In Memory of Tina video that arrived two days ago. I was speechless watching it. It is such a fine tribute to a pachyderm person I grew attached to and it is wonderful to see the light and the purity of the place she came to call home in her last year. I loved the light in the barn and the cleanliness and the obvious safety and caring of all who live there. I am so glad in my heart to know that Tina's remains rest on Sanctuary soil. Although I know her spirit lives and soars somewhere above ground, the bones of elephants are sacred. We know this because we know the living recognize, attend to, and visit the bones of their loved ones. I am so grateful to Sissy and Winkie for befriending Tina the way they did, and to Tarra for welcoming Tina into the fold. To Jenny and Shirley for their gentle touches. And to all the staff who did everything they could to help Tina heal. Although Tina passed on, I believe she did heal in the time she lived there. She was healed of her loneliness, her fears, her apprehensions, her tensions. She got to live with her kind and she got to live in peace. What more could anyone ask for? Thanks again. The video healed me, too.
Lesley, Vancouver
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Aug 29th, 2005
With fond memories of you Tina - I think of you often. Thanks for helping me to learn so much about elephants. You were such a sweet thing and I so enjoyed watching your day-to-day progress via the Ele-Cam. Rest in peace oh gentle, wise one - you've earned it.
Pam Ratcliff, Vancouver, BC
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Aug 26th, 2005
Tina - you are in my thoughts. My friends still play "Over the Rainbow" by IZ because they know the song will always remind me of you. You are in my heart forever. Always know how much you were ( and are) loved.
Michelle Toone, Victoria, BC, Canada
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Aug 25th, 2005
Sweet Tina, I was introduced to this web-site by a friend online. The first time i visited the site, I spent over two hours in here learning and reading about all the elephants. You fasinated me for some reason. I have your picture as my screen saver, and think of you often through out the day. You stay in thoughts and prayers as well as the other elephants. You are an angel watching over all of us.
Nicole, Missouri
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Aug 15th, 2005
Tina, we are all blessed to have known you, if only through the elecam and your diaries. It was magic seeing you arrive at TES two years ago and to follow your activities over almost a whole year. These anniversaries are so hard. Then I think of you in your next life, free from physical pain and fears, and it brings me hope and joy. Thanks, Tina, for all you have brought to so many and all you will continue to bring for other elephants and humans through your inspiration.
Marcia Duvall, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Aug 13th, 2005
Tina, you led me to the sanctuary and its wondrous gifts. Life lessons. I miss you still.
Jane, North Vancouver, BC
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Aug 11th, 2005
Happy 2 year anniversary. Always remembering you, and never to forget lessons learned, eyes twinkling and that special smile for Scott... Still missing late nights on the cam. With tears ever falling......
Danielle, Vancouver
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Aug 11th, 2005
My Precious Tina Today marks the 2-year anniversary of your arrival at The Elephant Sanctuary back in August 2003. Thousands who loved and cared about you watched the EleCam as you arrived at The Elephant Sanctuary and proceeded to disembark from the trailer .... we were very patient and waited that 1 hour until you felt comfortable enough to take your first step onto elephant paradise, your new home. You had such a bright future ... ele-fans and caregivers who loved you, elephant companions to bond with and make you feel comfortable in your new surroundings, nourishing meals, shoes designed to help your feet, a pond, and many acres to roam. No one could have ever imagined that 11 months later, your life as we knew it, would cease to exist. Although you may have left us much too soon in body only, your spirit lives on in all of us who love you. You have left an "indelible mark" on our hearts. You are and always will be a very special elephant. I love and miss you so very much. Please give Barbara and Lota trunk hugs for me.
Michael, Adelphia, NJ
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Aug 11th, 2005
Happy 2nd Anniversary sweet girl. Forever loved, so sadly missed.
Susan, Port Coquitlam
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Aug 11th, 2005
Happy Annivesary dear girl. Two years ago today you came home.....what joys you gave us. I can still see you dancing with the fireflies! We miss you.
Merilee Newman, Tollhouse, California
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Aug 10th, 2005
Dear Tina, came across a picture of you today...you were smiling, made me smile. Miss you
your friend,
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Jul 23rd, 2005
Tina Your journey to Sanctuary is what introduced me to the whole sad story of captive elephants. I, like so many others, was devastated by your leaving us, and am, yet again, moved to tears by the tributes paid to you a year later. Just come back a bit and settle on Mistys shoulders...to me, somehow, she seems to be the Tina that could have been. Miss you Tina and Indy a trunk hug for me Love Jean
Jean Wyenberg, Gabriola Island BC
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Jul 23rd, 2005
Tina, I thank you for teaching me that even when we see no way out, sanctuary exists and joy. And that we must never cage God's creatures. I saw your sweet soul arise out of the smoke at your memorial. It was wondrous. And your spirit continues to guide us. Many blessings Tina.
Jane, North Vancouver, BC
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Jul 22nd, 2005
Tina, Tina, Tina, My Precious Tina.....one year...one very long year filled with emotion and sorrow with up and down days still longing to catch a glimpse of you on the elecam; reading and rereading this long list of tributes and looking at all the photos taken of you over the years of your life here in Vancouver and at the Sanctuary, and... not wanting to believe that you are no longer here with us in person. I treasure the beautiful memories of you, my extra special friend, and they tug at my heart strings every day. I looked for you last night in the clear night sky and saw you blinking at me and shining ever so brightly. My Angel, I was so blessed to have been given the amazing opportunity to meet you in person and to feel our special connection. I promise you, sweetheart..I will never forget. Love you.
Your forever friend, Heather, Burnaby, B.C.
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Jul 22nd, 2005
Tina, I will always remember when we first met 32 years ago at the Abbotsford Game Farm. You were just the cutest little ele-kid with eyes that seemed to speak out, thank you for that. I am so happy that you're able to do all the things you missed out on, with your Mom and family by your side. Is it true that butterflies no longer bother you? Miss you lots, you're always in my thoughts. xoxox
Anita, Halifax NS
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Jul 22nd, 2005
Hi Tina...I miss you, my ex neighbour..But I know where you went to The Sanctuary was the right place. A whole year since you left all of us but it seems so much longer. You are still missed, but we all know you are healthy and have lots of places to roam and lots of grapes to munch on. We will never forget you . You were so good to our handicapped son, and you gave him so many smiles. Thank you dear sweet Tina. You are so special and always will be.Our son wants to know if your wings are as pretty as a butterfly's. I am sure they are . We say hello with lots of love, and trunk hugs.
Elaine and Mark, Aldergrove BC Canada
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Jul 21st, 2005
Dear Tina, thinking of you especially today, one year since you left us. You were much loved by so many myself included. Miss you
Iris, B.C. Canada
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Jul 21st, 2005
Tina a year ago today you left us, but in our hearts you are not forgotten and never will be.You are loved and will always be cherished rest in peace my elephant angle.. My thought are with Carol and Scott and all the staff at the sanctuary today god bless .
kellyleigh, Richmond B.C Canada
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Jul 21st, 2005
... a genuine smile gives us hope, freshness. — The Dalai Lama in The Path to Tranquility We will not forget.
Danielle Thouvenin, San Francisco
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Jul 21st, 2005
My dearest Tina, the memory of you is with me constantly, and especially today...what a heart crusher it was last year this day. You have strengthened compassion in so many people, as we strive to make this world a better place for all animals and humans alike. Kisses to you, my love...you are missed so much.
Delores Wall, Langley, BC Canada
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Jul 21st, 2005
Precious Tina .... You are constantly in my thoughts and will always have a special place in my heart. I cannot stop the flow of tears when I think of of how you touched my life and so many other lives. Tina, you were so loving, so comical, so full of life and you were finally free to spend the rest of your life living in that little piece of heaven carved in the rolling hills of Tennessee with a new family of your own kind, able to: bond with your sanctuary sisters and caregivers, eat nutritional and healthy food, to roam hundreds of acres, to make your own decisions, ... why, you were even fitted for shoes to