Dear Sir Winston

[rekane]

Dear Sir -
I have long been an admirer.
Your posts elevated this forum. As I lurked, I was drawn to your words.
Your intelligence, wit and clarity brightened my visits to these parts.

Your unique voice holds a dear place, and, as evidenced by the many loving expressions already given, your influence has changed lives for the better.

Peace and comfort to you, one of the good guys.

R

 

[DeepGreenEyes]

Dear SW.

I hope you're feeling okay right now.

I lit a candle for you this morning at a handsome gothic stone church. Did you feel it? Not to play favorites, but it shone a little brighter than the others.

 

[redslady]

We had a celebration on the river for the new walkway. I donated a brick in my mother's name.

We also got to make paper boats with soya candles we then sent down the river. I did three, one for my mother, one for my daughter, who is the most amazing survivor I know, and one for you Sir.

I decorated yours with a stylized SW, an antenna and a very discrete BDSM symbol carved into the candle. No day goes by that I don't send you positive energy and loving thoughts.

 

[DeepGreenEyes]

We had a celebration on the river for the new walkway. I donated a brick in my mother's name.

We also got to make paper boats with soya candles we then sent down the river. I did three, one for my mother, one for my daughter, who is the most amazing survivor I know, and one for you Sir.

I decorated yours with a stylized SW, an antenna and a very discrete BDSM symbol carved into the candle. No day goes by that I don't send you positive energy and loving thoughts.

Love.

 

[gypsy*seer]

My dear SW,

Your strength raises me,
your candor makes me think,
your wit slays me!

Your antennae energize me,
while your intelligence challenges me.

Your compassion and understanding, humble me.

Rare is the person who will take time from their busy lives to respond with love, kindness, and empathy to so many more than just me. You always make everyone feel that here they can relax, share, learn, and be at home.

Feel the warm fuzzies and the groovy vibes yet? I knew ya' would!

All my Love & Light to you, SW!
D.

 

[Sweetdaisymae]

I'm designing a flogger in your name.
A certain "spy" who is close to you is feeding me your favourite colour schemes.
It definitely has to have chains, but be subtle and elegant. A sadists tool.

 

[DeepGreenEyes]

Dear SW,
I wish I could hear about the worst job you ever had again. Was it in a dedicated thread? It was dishwashing and some images from the description have always stuck with me. Also, I miss your homey photos.

I want to say I am keeping you in my thoughts, but I just saw a hilarious Hanibel Burris standup routine where he said, "Keeping me in your thoughts? How about doing something real, like make me a sandwich??"

 

[midwestyankee]

Dear SW,
I wish I could hear about the worst job you ever had again. Was it in a dedicated thread? It was dishwashing and some images from the description have always stuck with me. Also, I miss your homey photos.

I want to say I am keeping you in my thoughts, but I just saw a hilarious Hanibel Burris standup routine where he said, "Keeping me in your thoughts? How about doing something real, like make me a sandwich??"

Hey Deeg, can you make me a sandwich, too? If not, I'd like you to make me an Olympic athlete.

 

[DeepGreenEyes]

Hey Deeg, can you make me a sandwich, too? If not, I'd like you to make me an Olympic athlete.

A hero ain't nothing but a sandwich.

 

[gypsy*seer]

A hero ain't nothing but a sandwich.

Like!

 

[CutieMouse]

Dear Sir W,

I've been thinking about sending you cookies. I had all these great ideas... sugar cookies, that look like brains. (For some reason it gave me the giggles to think of you and your hospice nurses, eating brain cookies. I might get extra time in purgatory for that...)

The last time the Short Humans were home, we even went looking for brain cookie cutters. You'd think that this close to Halloween, SOMEBODY would have brain cookie cutters. Alas, no.

So then I thought I might just make plain old sugar cookies, and cover them with squiggly frosting. Faux-brain cookies! With the right card, it would totally work!

Except when I went into the best stationary store I knew of, the one with cards for everything under the sun, and asked the salesgirl for help... we couldn't find it. The just right card, with antennas or something, for best kinky grammarian on the planet, who happens to be in hospice care. I even explained the idea about the brain cookies. I had a theme, you see.

She might have looked at me like I was a little bit crazy.

But only a little.

(I might be fibbing about the "only a little" bit.)

I still want to make you cookies, but I'm kind of scared to. Because sending you cookies feels like saying goodbye, and I don't want to say goodbye. But I'm still going to try and send you cookies. I just wanted to let you know, and I'm not ignoring you.

 

[Que]

Dear Sir Winston;

I had not heard; I am suddenly saddened, quite deeply. I lost my father last year after briefly reconnecting, only to have his health turn. I tried to say the right things, give him his last moments.

Everyone that experiences a sudden loss always says, "if only." Meaning that if they had known that was the last words they would exchange.

Worse still, is knowing each word, carefully chosen could be the last.

What to say? Especially, to a man so accomplished with words?

Just yesterday, I was thinking of you when I was having an exchange with an earnest young man seeking to better his grasp of language.

"Their prose is a delight to read. Succinct, correct, effortless."

Your presence always made me slow down, consider my words and try to express myself more clearly.

Thank you for that.

God Speed.

 

[Kajira Callista]

I'm afraid to call you...I feel like it makes you sad... which makes me want to call you more. There are so many things to tell you. New job, same daddy new chapter, kids just about cooked and all growed up, mom is sick and in bad shape. I saved many private messages here that we had back and forth but cant read them. I deleted the ones on my phone and wish I had them *sigh*.The realization of how important you are in my world and how hard it is becoming to deal with losing you just really sucks. I wish I could just come stay with YK and make cookies and bring you soup and make sure she is ok and just kiss you on the forehead and tell you how important you are to me my friend. Love you

 

[IrisAlthea]

Dear Sir Winston
I read elsewhere, that you had one of the cats over for a visit.
It made me think of when I was so sick. Everytime I was allowed to go home from the hospital over the weekend, the cat wouldn't leave my side for more than minutes.
I hope you get lot of cat visits and other visits.
If I lived close, I'd come by with some banana bread and probably eat half of it myself while spilling banana bread crumbs all over you and talking too much.
Cats are better company in some ways.

Thinking of you and your close ones!

 

[desertslave]

Dear Sir Winston:

I tend to be more of an observer than a poster in Lit these days, but you have often been on my mind and in my heart since I came to this thread when my Mom became ill. Your grace, your wisdom, your wit and your kindness have always stood out to me. I wish you comfort, caring, and a dash of sassiness just to keep things interesting!

 

[eastern sun]

Sir Winston,

You are deeply admired, warmly loved. Our antennae are all pointed your way. Thank you for being such a gracious rational down-to-earth presence in our lives.

I am so certain that your antennae will only grow more powerful now.

With respect and affection.

eastern sun

 

[Sweetdaisymae]

I am glad to hear you are a cat lover and have a feline owner. All the best people are!

Remember, you don't own cats, they own you!

 

[Kajira Callista]

Dear R,
I pray for your peace every day. I don't think there is much more to say besides I love you and am so glad to have been privileged enough to have a tiny spot in your heart. Love you old one.

 

[Miss Diva]

Dear Sir Winston

Even though we never met or spoke you were a rock on this board. You were selfless and offered your advise freely.

 

[Sidney_1]

Dear SW,

I hope on some level that you can feel everyone’s love and gratitude for having crossed paths with you. I hope you know how much you meant to me. I wish I could have given you a hug of gratitude and love in real life, a long time ago.

Thank you for being a blessing to me. Even now, through reading everyone’s reflections, you’re teaching me about love.

I’m beaming up all the love in my heart and sending it out to your room. I don’t want you to feel alone or scared. Your internet was spotty because we were all sending our signals a different way. Through our hearts.

I’d also like to send love, peace, and comfort to your special ones and everyone in your community. Apparently, I’m not the only one who thought you were a wise cat.

You will be loved, missed, and remembered.

Thank you, YK for posting a picture. It brought me a lot of peace.

SW, you’ll be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days. I’m wishing you the smoothest of transitions.

Much love,
-L

 

[Ropebunny]

Dear SW,

Although I haven't been around this board for a while, almost all of my memories of this place involve you. You were the welcome wagon, the disciplinarian, the confidante, the jester, but most of all a friend. And you were this to not just those you knew well, but to anyone that needed you. Because that's just the kind of wonderful person you are.

This place will not be the same without you but your memory will live on, not only here but all over the world, with all the lives you have touched. You are a very special person and I feel blessed to have known you.



RB

 

[Stella_Omega]

I don't have any eloquence about emotional things... like missing dear friends, and wishing the best for them. But I do miss you, and I do wish.

 

[graceanne]

Dear SW,

While we've never been close, YK is one of my best friends and that's given us something of a bond - once removed. You've always been kind, you've always been thoughtful, and you've been good to my friend. That said, the closer we get the more sad I am. I'm going to miss you and I pray I see you on the other side.

Grace

 

[DeepGreenEyes]

Seems like a good time to repost Di's vigil.

There is a candle thread for Sir W here, if it anyone would like to light one.

 

[Yasashii_Kaze]

Seems like a good time to repost Di's vigil.

Thank you, DGE.