Conure Chat's Memorial Page

Rainbow Bridge


Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When a bird dies that has been especially close to someone here, that companion goes to Rainbow Bridge. At Rainbow Bridge there are meadows and hills and beautiful trees of all kinds where all our special friends can fly and climb, hang and flap, hop and run, jump and play, squawk and squeal and sing together. There is plenty of good food, including grapes and peanuts, ice cream and cheese and spaghetti, and especially lots of pizza. There is crystal clear water in brooks, and springs are filled with water as well as every kind of delicious fresh fruit juice. One warm spring even runs full of the coffee they can now drink their fill of without hearing a single no-no. There is lots of glorious sunshine, and sweet warm rain when they want it, and our friends are warm and comfortable and totally at peace. All the birds who had been ill or old are restored to health and vigor and to their natural incredible beauty. Their feathers shine, their wings feathers are whole, and their eyes gleam once again with vitality. Those who were hurt or maimed or ignored or broken-hearted are made whole and strong and free of fear again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days gone by. The birds are happy and content..... except for one small thing -- they each miss someone very special to them who had to be left behind when the bird returned home. Still they all fly and play happily and safely and noisily together - even the grouchiest greys and orneriest senegals, the tiniest finches and the grandest macaws. But the day comes for each bird when he suddenly stops and looks far into the distance. His body freezes and his bright eyes are intent as he watches and listens in silence. Suddenly he begins to fly from the group, soaring over the green grass, his wings flapping harder and harder!!! You have been spotted, and he shrieks to you and then calls your name and his own and cries again and again and as he rushes toward you. When you and your bird finally meet, you cling to each other in joyous reunion, knowing you will never be parted again. Your face and your fingers - and even your toes - and covered with beak nibbles and soft ecstatic kisses. Your hair is preened by that special beak, and his head bends under your fingers to invite your touch. Your hands again find their way under beloved wings, to caress the downy softness beneath. You look once more into the trusting eyes of your companion-- so long gone from your physical life on earth, but never for an instant absent from your heart. Your tears of joy are gently brushed away by those beloved wings... and feeling immersed once more in total contentment and love, you and your beloved companion cross Rainbow Bridge together."

Author unknown...




Bourbon, you were my April Fool's Day gift. One look into your eyes melted my heart:
As we named you, you seemed to agree.
From that day on you showed me what unconditional love is, what life is with a special parrot.
On this day - Nov. 27, 2004 - you decided to leave me and Honey for good.
You will always have a place in my heart, so go now - don't look back. Go to your wonderful new life, eat the food I wouldn't let you eat, drink the Pepsi I wouldn't let you drink.
You're whole again, with a perfect beak, perfect toes and perfect health. Fly until you reach the stars, if that's what you want. I will always look and see you, as your soul is in my heart and Honey's.
So, Bourbon, I won't say goodbye, because I can't. We will be together someday and until then, be free! Mom and Fids


In Memory of
Bourbon

Feb 1999 - Nov 2004




Don't be dismayed at good-byes.
A farewell is necessary before
you can meet again.

And meeting again, after
moments or lifetimes, is
certain for those who are
friends.

-- Richard Bach,
from "Illusions"


In Memory of
Gabe

1994-2000





"Sammie loved to shake her head
'yes'. She went with me
everywhere.

She was a cutie. She liked to ride
in a big remote controlled F-350.
I used to thank God for giving me
the perfect sized little parrot."

--Wanda


In Memory of
Sammie

June - Dec 1999



Fly free, little Fortune


In Memory of
Fortune

1999-2004



...death is not an ending,
but a symbol of movement
along the path upon which we are all traveling. As
it may be painful to lose
contact with the physical
aspect of one we love,
the spirit can never be
lost. We have been and
always will be a part
of each other.

-- Written by John Denver


In Memory of
KC

1999-2000



Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn's rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there; I did not die.


In Memory of
Mickie Sinclair

Sept. 1983 - Sept. 1998



THE COVENANT
I'll lend to you for just a while
This precious bird of mine, he said.
For you to love while he lives
And for you to mourn when he is dead.
It may be six or seven years, or maybe twenty-three
But will you, until I call him back, take care of him for me?

Fly free little Chaco, always in my heart.


In Memory of
Chaco

1996 - December 30, 2000



Friend, please don't mourn for me I'm still here, though you don't see.

I'm right by your side each night and day and within your heart I long to stay.

My body is gone but I'm always near. I'm everything you feel, see or hear.

My spirit is free, but I'll never depart as long as you keep me alive in your heart.


In Memory of
Neo

May 2000 - November 2003



If Tears Could Build A Stairway, And Memories A Lane, We'd Come Right Up To Heaven And Bring You Home Again.

Mom, Dad, Gonzo and Daphne


In Memory of
Teekie

February 2, 2000 - October 14, 2005



Where's Sammy?

Where's the Babee?

Love you!

Nite Nite!



From your pal Izzy


In Memory of
Sammy

April 1, 1999 - April 25, 2004

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