Kezzerbird..my tribute to a dear friend

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This is not my usual funny blog.

I have just found out that my dear friend Kate 2003 died last night. I wanted to write a tribute to this wonderful caring lady who meant so much to myself and to others.

I first came across Kate on the old 'What now' site, we were diagnosed one month apart with late stage Ovarian cancer, that was in 2008. We both had the same attitude towards the illness and that was to fight it and keep on fighting it, we also knew that it would get us one day but it wasn't going to be that easy. Kate reached remission first and I was so happy for her but 6 months later it was back and this incredible woman just kept on fighting. I remember her saying to me once on the phone 'I say to myself that if Kezzer can do this then so can I' This lady and she was a lady, had spirit, humour and a very caring nature and even though we never had the chance to meet, I loved this lady and even though we were miles apart, we fought along side one another every day. I can't find the words to express my sorrow for losing a friend but I know now that she is at peace and back with her beloved husband. So Kate, I shall light a candle for you my friend and I thank you for all you gave me and you shall stay in my heart until the day I die and then at that time, we shall finally meet. Bless you Kate and thank you for being a part of my life. I love you x

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Another dear friend lost to us. RIP Kate 2003.

    Carole, just remember what a lovely caring person she was.She fought a good fight as you are still doing, we feel your pain.

    Take care my 'andsome

    Love

    Tony xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Thank you Carole, for passing on this news.  I'm gutted that we've lost Kate.  A character in every sense and I'll miss her wit and wisdom very much.

    Glad you're still around putting us all to shame with your @rse-kicking joie de vivre

    Catriona xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Carol,

    So sorry for your loss I didn't know Kate, but have read her blogs and responses to other peoples blogs and she shone through as caring lady who will be sadly missed by all.

    Love

    Valxxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Carole, I wasn't lucky enough to meet Kate other than in the 'virtual world'.  We cyber bumped into each other on the old What Now site and sometime last year we became FB friends.

    You're so right about her being a lady, she was always glamourous, a real beauty but that beauty came from the inside.

    I cherish the time I knew her and its a terrible loss for all her family and friends.  I just hope she is back together with her beloved husband Kamal.

    Peace be the journey Kate xxxxxxx

  • I read Kate's posts when I first came to the site in January a couple of months after I was diagnosed.  She was so kind and caring. so concerned for others even when she herself was facing real hardship from the disease.  I'm sorry I never had the opportunity to communicate with her.

    I pray that she is at peace now with her loved ones.