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[Dutch Eagle Fan]

Dear, dear friends . . . . .
it's overwhelming to read this wonderful tribute to Froona. It's very hard for me to react right now, but know that it warms my heart.

Froona is free now, free from her gradually failing body.
Her spirit can shine bright again, no more pain and suffering.

The farewell service was beautiful, it was and is all good now.
During the ceremony a film was shown on a big TV screen, without sound. This film was made by Lambert and showed Pa and S2, sitting on the Tower, on the platform and flying, flying around.
Also pictures from previous years, the year when S2 replaced Ma and some parts from the PPS presentation she made to convince the Dutch Bird protection association that they should host the live streaming web cams, which they now do.
Froona's brother had chosen the music and it fitted the images perfectly! Coincidence? I don't think so, it must have been the understanding of Froona's life and spirit that made it happen this way.
A lot of her colleagues were there too. She was very appreciated by her co-workers and her boss.

A lot of her Falcon forum friends had come to bid her farewell. MAPI read a poem that ERNA had written and posted on the remembrance topic.
After that, I spoke, while ANITA strewed the rose petals. You were there right with us at that moment, I could feel that.
Roel took some pictures afterwards, of the coffin and the flowers:

The flower arrangement from the BCAW forum.
The colors and different flowers representing all the people, from every walk of life, united in their love for Froona and the Falcons

The heart of roses, with a picture of a Peregrine Falcon in the middle, from all the Dutch forums

The rose petals on Froona's coffin, symbolising all her friends who could not be there in person, but were present in spirit.
The white bouquet is from her brother Lex

We sat around Froona in a circle, embracing her one last time with our love and respect.
I put the petals in a heart-shaped basket, Anita left some in it and placed it at Froona's feet

The other Falcon friends placed a single rose each on and around her coffin.

Thank you for being there in spirit today, hugs Ingrid
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Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the
moments that take our breath away.

[fnx3]

Froona ~ it was such a privilege to have met you on this forum ~ born like the phoenix from the fiery trials of your own life you overcame all odds to offer everyone the beauty & deep wisdom that is You ~



Pru
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[skygirlblue]

[skygirlblue]

Ingrid...you have made me cry all over again....thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us....The flowers are beautiful and the symbolism in your description really touched my heart...Thank you for representing all of us and Falcon lovers everywhere....we were definitely there with you....

[gigi]

Ruud and Ingrid, thank you so much for sharing details of Froona's memorial service. So beautiful and spiritual - just like Froona. Ruud, I would not change a thing in your tribute. It is perfect.

[Ava]

[bev.]

First Rudd . I sent you a message.

I concur with SGB on the page.

Thanks Ingrid for sharing the pictures and the details of the memorial service. They were beautiful and brought tears to my eyes again

Rudd your tribute was beautiful.

[ljames]

Thank you DEF for sharing the ceremony with us. It sounds as beautiful as I imagined it would be.

[Catbird]

Thank you so much, Ingrid, for sharing Froona's service with us...from the beautiful flowers and words spoken to the music and symbolic gestures. It all sounds so lovely, just as Froona would have wanted it.

And Ruud, thank you too for your wonderful tribute to Froona and for keeping Falco Peregrinus alive. That is a beautiful gift to her and to all of us!
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A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song. (Chinese proverb)

[Antiologist]

BCAW Friends: Your tributes to Froona were beautiful. And have you noticed? They all have a recurring theme. Passion. Froona's passion for her cats, her falcons, and for life itself were an inspiration, and we are all better for it. Goodbye, Froona. Thank you.

[Beth]

Thank you all some much for the wonderful posts/comments for a very special lady.

The pink rose symbolism `

Our Gratitude for Froona , Our Appreciation of Froona, Our Love for Froona
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ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, THE LORD GOD MADE THEM ALL

[Jane]

I have never been good at words, and am so touched at reading all of these wonderful things about a lady I would have loved to have met. Many times I read information in "Froona's Corner", and was amazed at her knowledge and desire to share it. The world was certainly a better place with Froona in it. It all still doesn't seem real to me.

[yvonne bamford]

What a remarkable woman was Froona--her knowledge of anatomy, chemistry, biology & how it made a falcon from beginning to end, her creativity as an artist & a writer / teacher, a devoted cat lover--all this, she willingly shared with us @ BCAW !! And yet, in one of her earlier postings, I read that she was taking a law exam !! I often wondered where that would have taken her in this world.
But much too young & too soon, she was called away ---the world has lost so much yet to learn from Froona who never stopped learning!
Hopefully, her mission in life will be carried on by Rudd, DEF & all who knew her !!
Thank you for continuing Froona's desire to teach us about her beloved Falcons !! A fitting tribute to a great lady !!!
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vonnie---our falcon cam in bflo is not as interesting as Harrisburg! Great job by all.

[Gingersnap]

HER JOURNEY

Don’t think of her as gone away,
Her journey’s just begun.
Life holds so many facets,
This earth is only one.
Just think of her as resting
From the sorrow and the tears,
In a place of warmth and comfort,
Where there are no days and years.
Think how she must be wishing
That we could know today,
How nothing but our sadness
Can really pass away.
And think of her as living
In the hearts of those she touched,
For nothing loved is ever lost,
And she was loved so much.

[SusanE]

“Thank you” seems so inadequate at a time like this when so many people have posted so many beautiful and inspiring words that have touched my heart and soul. Each and every post here is filled with such love, and each deserves thanks for the process has given us hope. When a world can come together like this . . . the feelings of hope are overflowing.

Thanks to all who shared Froona’s own words from years past – from the words introducing herself to her inspiring teachings. The various music pieces filled me with joy.

Ruud, your tribute on the web site is exceptionally beautiful. It is beyond perfection.

Ingrid, through your words and photos, I feel that I was right there with you in person. My spirit was definitely there with you across the ocean even though my physical body was here in this little space in Indiana.

skygirlblue, your opening tribute leaves me speechless. It truly touched my soul, and I am blown away.

One final “Thank You” goes to our dear, sweet Froona. You were one of a kind . . . beautiful, gifted, intelligent, patient, loving, forgiving, inspiring, and determined in your mission to make the world a better place.

Saying “I will miss you,” is a tremendous understatement. My comfort is in knowing we will meet again someday, but in the meantime, your spirit is flying free.

You have brought the world together . . . and maybe in ways you had not imagined. Or did you . . . ?