This is one of the hardest posts I have had to ever make,Through the years we have all lost our loved ones,and had many tears together,It is with great sorry and a heavy heart,that we all need to say good bye to one of the most special birds that have touched all of our hearts,
On Monday we lost the greatest gift we lost our Braveheart Braveheart showed no signs of any problems,and just peacefully passed in the night,We had a narcopsy done to find ot why we lost such a special boy,The vet called me last night, and it seems as if Braveheart had a vascular disease (bad heart ) The vet says this is hereditary and was passed down to him from his parents,His arteries hardened and his heart gave up,They also saw signs of blood clots in his legs from his trauma poor circulation ,The vet told me this is just like people there are no signs of heart disease until it is to late,He told me to be at peace that Braveheart did not suffer.

I can not tell you all the pain I have in my heart right now, I keep praying this was a bad dream and I will wake up from it,walking into the shelter without Braveheart here was the hardest thing to do,Braveheart is ,was the reason I fight so hard for these birds,He is the reason I found a true friend (Nancy) This bird through the six years he has been with me, has brought many people together to fight for the ones who can't speak for themselves,He has opened many peoples eyes to reality of abuse that goes on with these helpless souls.
I don't think there has been a more devastating loss.

I ask everyone here to please take a few moments in silence and remember Braveheart, remember what he meant to so many,remember the strength this brave soul had,He is ,the true meaning of Brave ,If we could all just be as brave as he was.

He will be cremated along with his favorite toy from Aunt Nancy ,and will return home here at the shelter were he will have a memorial done,He will always be remembered here in our hearts forever.


Braveheart my most special boy, I will never forget you, you will always be in my heart forever,you touched me in such a way no other has,although right now the pain of loosing you is so deep,I know you are now free, you have feet and wings again,you can now fly and perch like a normal boy ,Please don't worry about us,be free free to be flying high,were no one can ever hurt you again,you just fly in that bright blue sky and if you just keep flying you will soon find many waiting for you,many to greet you with open wings.

This is not good bye , this is I will see you again.I love you so much Braveheart and one day my tears will dry and I will be able to smile thinking of how you touched so many hearts...


Be free my sweet boy

My deepest sympathies. I am so sorry.

For anyone who does not know Bravehearts story,
Braveheart came to me six years ago, his owner intentionally burned his feet off on a stove,and broke his wings.He was the bravest bird I ever met .

OMG how awful. I did not know his story. Again, I am so sorry.

Fly free Braveheart..

This certainly brought tears to my eyes this morning. Thank you for taking him in and loving him for the time he was with you............

gary

OMG! That is horrible! I'm glad he got to spend his last years with you.

I'm in shock. Braveheart was a very special bird and Barb was remarkable with him. RIP my feathered friend, you will never be forgotten.

Barb I'm am so sorry. Know that you made his life very special and he died knowing what it is like to be truly loved. He will forever live in your heart and I would bet he is still hanging out keeping an eye on things.

Lend to You a Bird

"I will lend to you for awhile, a bird" God said.
For you to love him while he lives and to mourn for him when he is dead.
Maybe for twelve of fourteen years, or maybe two or three.
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you and should his stay be brief,
You'll always have his memories as solace for your grief.
I can not promise that he will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught below I want this bird to learn.
I've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true,
And from the folks that crowd life's land, I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate me when I come to take my lovely bird again.
I fancied that I heard them say,
For all the joys this bird will bring, the risk of grief you'll run.
Will you shelter him with tenderness?
Will you love him while you may?
And for the happiness you'll know, forever grateful stay?
But should I call him back much sooner than you've planned,
Please brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.
If, by your love, you've managed, my wishes to achieve,
In memory of him you've loved, be thankful, do not grieve.
Cherish every moment of your feathered charge.
He filled your home with songs of joy, the time he was alive.
Let not his passing take from you those memories to enjoy.
"I will lend to you, a Bird" God said, and teach you all you have to do.
And when I call him back to heaven, you will know he loved you too.

Fly free, Braveheart. You were an ambassador for every bird in need while you were alive; now you are an Angel to every bird that needs you. Barb, Braveheart will always be on your side. know that when you feel a whisp of air on your cheek or in your hair, it is Braveheart saying "Hi, thank you and love you." Or it may be his way of telling you another bird in need of your tender loving care.

I can barley see through the tears, thank you for what you said.