We will always remember...


Thank you on behalf of Gwinnett Humane Society for the generous gifts
in memory of those loved and lost...

We extend our heartfelt condolences...

Follow this link if you would like to make a donation in memory of a lost loved one.

Pictures may be included in the listings if desired.
To include a picture, email the picture in JPG or GIF format to web@gwinnetthumane.com after making your memorial donation.
Please include a notation in the SUBJECT line "Picture for Memorial Donation" and the name of the person/pet to ensure it is properly listed.


Judi Byers
added: 10/08/2008






A HEARTFELT GOODBYE....

We recently received news that Judi Byers, Animal Communicator - one of our most popular vendors at PAWfest each spring - passed away while on a family retreat in the glory of the North Carolina mountains. Judi has been a constant draw each year and, over the years, has become a very treasured friend of both visitors and volunteers alike. While we mourn the loss of such a wonderful lady, a true friend of animals and animal lovers alike, and a gifted soul, we ask you to join us in sending our thanks that she was able to spend her last days in the loving company of her family. We are comforted to know she is in the presence of her family and so many beloved animal souls who ventured ahead of her and we send our sincerest, heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.

Judi's family has asked that donations be made in her memory to two organizations - Canine Shelter Rescue (a rescue organization operating in her local North Augusta, NC area) and Gwinnett Humane Society. We are honored to be included.

To read the beautiful notes from Judi's family, visit Animal Echoes.
To make a donation in her honor, please follow this link.


OUR NOTE TO THE FAMILY:

Cynthia, the Byers family, and all those who loved and cared for Judi...

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we, Gwinnett Humane Society -- our Board of Directors, volunteers, foster homes, members, friends, and supporters -- send our heartfelt condolences to each of you. Judi was an incredible inspiration to us and we will never be able to thank her for her work, her heart, and her spirit that brought so many of us closer to the animals we love so dearly. Judi was, and will always be, a treasured friend of Gwinnett Humane Society.

We are comforted to know she was with her beloved family and we wish you all prayers and support to help you find the strength for the days ahead...along with the knowledge that Judi truly made an important difference to so many. Our sincerest condolences...


Dehra L. Boozer
Wagging Tales, Cumming, GA
Chris D'Avanzo
Robin Lamb


2008

Darby Gray
Golden Retriever
Mark and Lauren Gray
added: 10/26/2008

With love, The Newells, Jefferson, Georgia


Brittany Ann Hopkins
added: 10/12/2008
last updated: 10/28/2008

Brittany was deeply loved by her family and friends. Her zest for life and spontaneity inspired everyone that knew her. She was filled with an incredible energy that left us all in awe. She was extraordinary, caring and compassionate. She meant the world to us and will be in our hearts forever. Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain--Brittany knew how to dance!

Shawn Lanier
Marybeth Halsell
Stan and Karen Spruill
Lauren Martin
Jay Spruill
Assurant Solutions
Antoinette and Whit Hamilton
Claudia Gage
Keith and Laura Hopkins
Justin and Kimberly Woods
Marc and Nicole Grat
Selina Alexander


Jamie Melissa Coleman
added: 10/12/2008
last updated: 10/26/2008

Mellow Mushroom - Lawreenceville - Rob, Amanda, Luke, Brandy, Colleen, Kevin, Adrianne, and Heather
Greg McKeeman

Brutus (Naylor)
beloved pet
added: 10/12/2008
The Thomas family, Lilburn, GA

Joel Martin
added: 10/12/2008
Sharon Thomas

Jack Stein
added: 10/12/2008
Mark Stevens

Mrs. Shirley Harbake
added: 10/12/2008
Automobile Protection Corporation, Norcross, GA

Ginger
Beloved dog
Tiffany Paul


added: 06/19/2008

Denise Mockridge


Link Keehfus, Jr.
added: 06/15/2008

updated: 08/04/2008

Anne Coleman
Anne Greene
Barbara Amedro
Ben Marsella - From your friends at Wallace Oil Co.
Brandi McGuigan
Brett Amedro
Catherine Lucas
Dave & Connie Aukerman
Donna Hayes
Emily Baker and Chris Bly
Griff & Katy Lucas
Jerry and Carolyn Bryant - Findlay, OH
Kat Terry
King & Phyllis Culp
Lisette & Blaine Wood
Lori Pilon
Mr. & Mrs. Neal McKeeman
Nicolette Lee
Renae Carrillo
Robin Schmahl
Scott & Pam Boyden
SSJ Menter, LLC
Stephanie Parker c/o Jones Day
The family of Farrah Aukerman
Heather Alon Friedman

Carla Moreland
added: 06/15/2008
Elysabeth Dalton

Rodney Simpson
added: 06/15/2008
Brady and Barbara Barton

Charlie
Beloved kitty


added: 05/15/2008

Katrina Bingham

Kelly L. Kaper Popovich
added: 05/15/2008
Sue Munsen
James Perri
Bill & Marilyn Labonte

Steven Easton
added: 04/15/2008
The Stimmel/Nolan Family of Lawrenceville
David Orlofsky

Norma Meyer
added: 02/18/2008
In memory of Norma Meyer from her friends at Gwinnett Christian Terrace

Bear
added: 02/15/2008
Robert Thomas

Mrs. Sanborn
added: 02/15/2008
Deborah Dudley - In memory of Mrs. Sanborn, mother of our good friends Mike and Marty Sanborn

Mary Williams
added: 02/01/2008
Maudann Shugart - In honor of my friend, Mary Williams

Melinda Turner
added: 01/21/2008
Christine Allen
Lori Graham & Family

Meredith Emerson
added: 01/09/2008
We would like to thank those who have reached out to the animals Meredith so obviously loved and we thank you for helping her family keep her memory alive. Even if we didn't know her personally, she will always be part of a greater family -- those who love and cherish our beloved pets and we extend our heartfelt condolences to those who knew and loved her.

For those who would like to read the family's statement, we have included it here, along with the names of those who have made donations in her name.

The family of Meredith Emerson would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the following good people:

Union County and Dawson County Sheriff's Departments, Fire and Rescue Departments
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
And the 60-plus agencies involved in the search and eventual recovery of Meredith.

The family would also like to express their appreciation in the professionalism and compassion of the local and national media and thank them again for helping to facilitate getting information out about Meredith as well as helping the world learn to know her, and learn to love her, as we always have and always will.

We would also like to thank the untold number of friends and volunteers and family who helped search and support all of us at this tragic and troubling time.

There will be a memorial service for Meredith at Central Presbyterian Church here in Athens at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. The f amily will also hold a memorial service for Meredith in Longmont, Colorado, at a later time. For those who wish to honor Meredith with a donation, we ask that you contribute to your local animal rescue shelter.


Rachel Cvorovic
Robin & Pat Whitworth
Robin & Mark Lamb
Brandy & Steve Snider
Jasmine, Chelsea, Duchess, and Milly
James Williams - "To Meredith Emerson from my labs, Mr. Murdoch and Mr. Matlock"
Mary Anne & Michael Sims
Erin Hiner - In memory of Meredith who loved animals
Patricia & Charles Roberts
Lauren Robertson - In memory of Meredith Emerson and my beloved Border COllie, Tess

Dorothy Athena Bennet - please accept this donation from me and my pup Charlie Bear. This donation is made in honor of Meredith Emerson. Her story has touched so many lives, especially us dog lovers. Her dog Ella survived the ordeal and many believe she is an angel in disguise saved from a horrific fate to give comfort to Meredith's family. Meredith's dog Ella was a rescue and so is my sweet Charlie Bear.


Sunny
added: 01/25/2008
Leslie Wagner - In memory of Sunny, the best dog anyone could ever ask for
2007
Charlie & Leslie
added: 12/26/2007
Neil Bartman

Lee Walker
updated: 11/11/2007

Julie Walker - Happy Birthday, Lee!

Jeffrey & Kathleen Daskal
Col. & Mrs. Richard Turner
Darryl Bentley
David Disharoon
Mike Rudzinski
Tim Shell
Elsie Martin (Bryan and Steve's Mom)
Andrew & Lauren Hess
Eugene & Mari Griffith
Ross Cooley
Grisel Shtaida
Alan Newman Research
Ronald Buice
Kenneth Hussey
Kelly Boone
NexRev, Inc.
Locos Franchise Company, Inc
Jenna, Richard, Kim, Justin, Tessa and Stevie Finke (The Finke family)
Friends of Home Depot - Madonna, Shelia, Brent, Akay, Mark, Samantha, Terry S., Sunny, Scott, Rick, Tai and Joe
Amanda Neff
Mark & Jennifer Wiedenfeld
Guinness World Travel Inc.
Arlene & Conrad Bishop
Mary Lou & Michael Sims
Alaina Hughes
Pat Tighe
Craig & Margaret Ridgeway
Michael Holdren
Lillian Ballard
Margare Smith


Peg Berry
added: 02/27/2007
Jennifer White

Claudia Kopp
added: 02/27/2007

Kelly A. Wind
Robert Tankesley
The Caracappa family
Catherine Kenyon
Michelle Martin
Steven & Ketrea Dillon
Natalie and Charles
Jamie and Paco
Kristin and Tom
Sandy, Don, and Nate
Howard & Maxine Simmons
C. Alisa Loften
Dana & Cindy Stalcup
Tim & Kitty Land
David Cooper, Far East Holdings
Bill Kays
Mr & Mrs Harold Wheeler
Carol & Charles Rittenhouse
Lisa & John Angove

OnePoint Technologies, Inc.

2006 & earlier
Robert G. Taylor
added: 09/11/2006
Dave & Karen M. DeRoche

Dorothy Langood

Kim & Kathleen Reichling
Houseboats & Powerboats of Georgia Inc. (Scarlett & Tom Auten)
Kitty Hopkins & Mary Boatman
Earl & Barbara Helmrich Jr.
Rick & Kathy O'Brien
Yvonne & Pamela Cuviello
Elizabeth Nunn
Rita & Gus Valeri
Theresa Bonnet - Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Dennis and Billie Ann Gerber
Joanna O’Neill
Lee & Gloria Varner
Robert & Donnis Bowman
James & Donna Cochrane
Christopher Blair
Greg & Lynn Busby
Knights of Columbus Council
Carole & Alan Smiley
Cecile Stockhausen

Joint Donation:
Kim Hooper, Sonja Lee, Barbara Brown, Suzie Griffiths, Bonnie Wolf, Pam Donahue, Celeste Culora, Annette Irwin


Shawn Lippman Barbara McLean
William & Candace Moore
Davis Equipment Company (owner: James Kelly)

Andy, Jo Ann, Amy & Brittan Clay

*** VERY SPECIAL GOODBYES from GHS **
In rememberance...9/11...every year...

Victor D'Avanzo
12/2007
You will never ever be gone from my heart. - your loving daughter...

Jerry Swan
added: 11/11/2007

Sadly, we say goodbye to a very special friend, Jerry Swan, husband of long-time friend and volunteer, Becky Andrews.

We thank you for your kindsness to others, your unending compassion, and your support of Becky and her dedication to helping animals in need.

May you forever hold a front row seat on the 50-yard line for all the Georgia Bulldog games and could you see that they win the SEC title? Your GHS family wishes you a peaceful journey and we know you will have a special place at The Bridge to welcome our furry friends home.


It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to one of our own. Mike Swanson, who, along with partner Frank Leeds, adopted from GHS and found themselves drawn back to volunteer and have become an important part of our GHS family. Mike, an animal lover with a generous and gentle heart, will be truly missed by all.

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