IN MEMORY OF FRIENDS NO LONGER WITH US
Mary Ellen McCready passed away December 2, 2007.
Mary Ellen was a wonderful advocate of The Saddle Light Center and believed strongly in the service that we provide. She became involved in 1993, volunteering for two years until a foot problem caused enough pain for her to shift her focus from attending the riding sessions to serving as a board member for several three-year terms until December 2007. She was always involved in fundraising activities, volunteer gatherings and enjoyed bringing her Grandchildren to our events. Whenever the conversation turned to donations, children or horses, she was the first to bring up her connection with The Saddle Light Center and the pleasure and joy she had witnessed it bringing to the children participating in our program. As a member of The Woman’s Club, she requested donation of their lovely facility for our Christmas party for several years. For 14 years, she brought her sincere, caring and fun loving personality to all of us. Thank you, Mary Ellen, for sharing your life with us!
A Memorial Fund was set up in Mary Ellen’s memory and many of her friends have made donations to The Saddle Light Center in her name. They all are cherished and will be used to benefit the program, horses and the riders we serve as she requested.
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Wilton Michael Newman, Jr. Memorial
Although we at the Saddle Light Center never had the pleasure of knowing Mike Newman, I found we had many interests in common. Mike loved kids, especially his two grandchildren Hailey and Garrett. We at the SLC love our kids that come and ride every week. They are part of our family. Mike loved horses and was involved in the Marshall’s Posse. He also helped at Youth Rodeos and worked at many of their events and he also pulled a jail wagon around by a team of mules. Everyone that is involved with the SLC knows that we love our horses and consider them a very important part of our family. Mike loved to cook and was considered by friends and family a great chef of BBQ brisket and the trimmings that go with that. The SLC Board has put on some great Christmas Party dinners of Kiolbassa Sausages, brisket and the trimmings in honor of our riders and volunteers. And where would we be without our pickup trucks? Mike worked for Grande Ford for 20 years and he felt there was only one truck, a Ford of course. The owner of Grande Ford donated several Western and English saddles to SLC a few weeks ago to be used in our program.
I’m sorry we never had the chance to meet and exchange stories about horses, kids and pickup trucks. Mike Newman’s family felt strongly about honoring his Love for horses and kids that they asked friends and acquaintances to make donations to the Saddle Light Center in his name.
We are truly grateful for their generosity. Kerstin Fosdick, Executive Director
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PUNKEY
With much sorrow in our hearts we
announce the passing of our Beloved Friend, Punkey.
She crossed the
Rainbow Bridge Saturday night, November 17, 2007.
Though she is out of our
sight, she will never be out of our hearts.
Rainbow Bridge
There is a bridge
connecting heaven and earth.
It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors.
Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge, there is a land
Of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.
When a beloved pet
dies, the pet goes to this place.
There is always food and water and warm spring weather.
The old and frail animals are young again.
Those who are maimed are made whole again.
They play all day with each other.
There is only one
thing missing;
They are not with their special person who loves them on earth.
So, each day they run and play until the day comes
When one suddenly stops playing and looks up!
The nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring!
And this one suddenly runs from the group!
You have been seen,
And when you and your special friend meet,
You take him or her in your arms and embrace.
Your face is kissed again, and again,
And you look once more
Into the eyes of your trusting pet.
Then you cross the
Rainbow Bridge together,
Never again to be separated.
Author Unknown
