We received notice last night of the loss of a well-loved Cats Forum member, Leroy (lwittemire). Leroy had a droll sense of humor, but was no-holds-barred where it came to his deep love of cats, not only for his own, but for all cats.
Leroy's passion for cats was demonstrated during Operation Holly, a forum-wide rescue for adoption of a beautiful little foundling cat who showed up at the doorstep of Jeannie, a longtime, very popular forum member. Jeannie could not keep Holly because of issues with her other cats, but was caring for her in her garage until a loving home could be found for her. Jamie, another well-liked forum member, had a co-worker who was interested in adopting a needy cat. The problem was getting Holly from Arkansas to Pennsylvania. Options were discussed: air cargo transport vs a ground relay team. All the missing links were eventually closed, and Leroy volunteered for the second relay spot, from Ohio to western PA. The photo shown here is Leroy with Holly during a stop at his home in Mansfield, Ohio.
All who knew Leroy, knew of his passionate dedication to cats, including people who worked with him. He was a role model for men who love cats. Leroy was also extremely devoted to his wife, Valarie, and to his Mother. He will be sorely missed by all who shared his life, and I offer my deepest condolences to Val and the rest of his family. Please join the Cats Forum members in a Celebration of Leroy's Life. We all love you, Leroy.
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I felt like LeRoy and I “got” each other. We both had a sort of wry sense of humor that he always apologized for and I always told him no need, I “got” his sense of humor and was never offended.
I will miss him on the forum terribly.
My heart goes out to his wife, Val, whom it was very obvious LeRoy loved very much whenever he spoke of her.
The Rainbow Bridge kitties will surely have more loving hands to care for and play with them now.
Well said Franny, our world is smaller with his passing………………ben
I’m just going to miss him, plain and simple.
I can’t believe it has been a year.
I can’t either, E. You may have gotten the same email as I, that Leroy’s Memorial Book will be taken down this month, unless renewed.