Comments for louisecattell.com http://www.louisecattell.com/wordpress Tribute to a wonderful girl Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:33:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Movies by claudie http://www.louisecattell.com/wordpress/?page_id=303#comment-2942 claudie Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:33:58 +0000 http://louisecattell.com/wordpress/?page_id=303#comment-2942 Never knew Lou, just a Hi in outrageous get up, what a wild child! Thank you for sharing. Stunning stuff. What a wonderful extra person. Best Claudia Never knew Lou, just a Hi in outrageous get up, what a wild child! Thank you for sharing. Stunning stuff. What a wonderful extra person.

Best

Claudia

]]> Comment on Photos by Katy http://www.louisecattell.com/wordpress/?page_id=14#comment-2487 Katy Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:42:32 +0000 http://louisecattell.com/wordpress/?page_id=14#comment-2487 Thinking of you Louise, was nearly a year ago i last saw you! Miss you lots and hope your happy and well up there, I'm pretty positive you are xxxxxxxx Thinking of you Louise, was nearly a year ago i last saw you! Miss you lots and hope your happy and well up there, I’m pretty positive you are xxxxxxxx

]]> Comment on Memories by carapark http://www.louisecattell.com/wordpress/?page_id=279#comment-1933 carapark Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:59:00 +0000 http://louisecattell.com/wordpress/?page_id=279#comment-1933 It is almost a year since I saw you last and there is not an hour that passes that I don't think of you, wish I could call you, tell you about the funny things that my nephew said or an overheard conversation in the post office. You always 'got' me and my jokes. We shared so many things in common in spite of our contrasting backgrounds, I always felt connected to you since we met and in fact, I still do. I will always remember the night we dressed as elves and terrorised people in a club in Piccadilly, the 'Primrose Hill' cake you baked me for my 28th birthday, the boiled egg that you covered in hair to make my 'dream come true' ( I still have it on my windowsill), the time we secretly ate chips butties in my bedroom and all the little memories in between of just generally mincing about Camden and East London. The last goodye was so innocent and funny- we had been walking around in the wrong direction (typically) and parted at the top of your street after a hour of walking. We hugged and began making animal noises as we parted, somewhere between a cat and a deranged bird, the noises faded gradually as we realised both of us were almost home. I carry that noise with me every day xxxxx It is almost a year since I saw you last and there is not an hour that passes that I don’t think of you, wish I could call you, tell you about the funny things that my nephew said or an overheard conversation in the post office. You always ‘got’ me and my jokes. We shared so many things in common in spite of our contrasting backgrounds, I always felt connected to you since we met and in fact, I still do. I will always remember the night we dressed as elves and terrorised people in a club in Piccadilly, the ‘Primrose Hill’ cake you baked me for my 28th birthday, the boiled egg that you covered in hair to make my ‘dream come true’ ( I still have it on my windowsill), the time we secretly ate chips butties in my bedroom and all the little memories in between of just generally mincing about Camden and East London. The last goodye was so innocent and funny- we had been walking around in the wrong direction (typically) and parted at the top of your street after a hour of walking. We hugged and began making animal noises as we parted, somewhere between a cat and a deranged bird, the noises faded gradually as we realised both of us were almost home. I carry that noise with me every day xxxxx

]]> Comment on Memorial photos by Kerri http://www.louisecattell.com/wordpress/?page_id=493#comment-1928 Kerri Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:31:18 +0000 http://www.louisecattell.com/wordpress/?page_id=493#comment-1928 This is a message to the Cattell family. I didn't know Louise, but I have just read you heartbreaking story online. I too lost a friend in a very similar way. His name was Dan Lewis https://www.facebook.com/groups/124253747608611/ and he drowned in a river whilst skinny dipping and under the influence of ketamine. The river used to be a summer heaven, flowing water and lush country side, where lots of us spent large amounts of time. Not many of us went there once this summer, and those of us who did couldn't bear to swim, even though the water is harmless to those not intoxicated. I was so touched by the memorials you have for Louise, and we too have a few for Dan. We also donate to a charity called The Art room in Oxford (where I am from, and where Dan drowned) which Kate Middleton has drawn recent attention to by becoming Patron of the charity. I'm not entirely sure why I am sending this message, other than really to just say how much i believe in you cause of making people aware of the dangers or Ketamine, and how it's not so much the drug consumption which kills, but the sometimes fatal acts people do whilst on it. I used to have quite a bad problem with Ketamine myself, and in total have lost 3 friends to heavy usage and a combination of other things. As you can imagine, you would think that would be enough to scare any one from taking it again for life. But the sad fact is, it didn't, with me, or many of my friends. Only recently when there was a shortage in supply, and a large number of my friends turned to heroin instead as a substitute, did I realised exactly what a waste of life it was, and the gateway drug is was. Please continue in your campaign! Thanks Kerri x This is a message to the Cattell family. I didn’t know Louise, but I have just read you heartbreaking story online. I too lost a friend in a very similar way. His name was Dan Lewis https://www.facebook.com/groups/124253747608611/ and he drowned in a river whilst skinny dipping and under the influence of ketamine. The river used to be a summer heaven, flowing water and lush country side, where lots of us spent large amounts of time. Not many of us went there once this summer, and those of us who did couldn’t bear to swim, even though the water is harmless to those not intoxicated.
I was so touched by the memorials you have for Louise, and we too have a few for Dan. We also donate to a charity called The Art room in Oxford (where I am from, and where Dan drowned) which Kate Middleton has drawn recent attention to by becoming Patron of the charity.
I’m not entirely sure why I am sending this message, other than really to just say how much i believe in you cause of making people aware of the dangers or Ketamine, and how it’s not so much the drug consumption which kills, but the sometimes fatal acts people do whilst on it.
I used to have quite a bad problem with Ketamine myself, and in total have lost 3 friends to heavy usage and a combination of other things. As you can imagine, you would think that would be enough to scare any one from taking it again for life. But the sad fact is, it didn’t, with me, or many of my friends. Only recently when there was a shortage in supply, and a large number of my friends turned to heroin instead as a substitute, did I realised exactly what a waste of life it was, and the gateway drug is was.
Please continue in your campaign!
Thanks
Kerri x

]]> Comment on Memorial Diary by JP http://www.louisecattell.com/wordpress/?page_id=513#comment-362 JP Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:34:28 +0000 http://www.louisecattell.com/wordpress/?page_id=513#comment-362 Very nice to hear that the event was well attended and it sounds like it was a good experience for all. Our regrets that we were not in attendance, but the Cattell family is much in our thoughts....God bless you all! JP & H xxx Very nice to hear that the event was well attended and it sounds like it was a good experience for all. Our regrets that we were not in attendance, but the Cattell family is much in our thoughts….God bless you all! JP & H xxx

]]> Comment on Works by Jeff Leach http://www.louisecattell.com/wordpress/?page_id=439#comment-349 Jeff Leach Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:41:41 +0000 http://www.louisecattell.com/wordpress/?page_id=439#comment-349 Such a talented little scamp she was. I think my tattoo is fitting seeing as art was her first love. x Such a talented little scamp she was.
I think my tattoo is fitting seeing as art was her first love.
x

]]> Comment on Other Lives by Nabs http://www.louisecattell.com/wordpress/?page_id=254#comment-341 Nabs Thu, 21 Jul 2011 03:31:55 +0000 http://louisecattell.com/wordpress/?page_id=254#comment-341 God bless her. Look up my best bro Tim when you're up there, Louise. You will get on well! X God bless her. Look up my best bro Tim when you’re up there, Louise. You will get on well! X

]]> Comment on Memories by Bobby Needs http://www.louisecattell.com/wordpress/?page_id=279#comment-125 Bobby Needs Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:58:05 +0000 http://louisecattell.com/wordpress/?page_id=279#comment-125 Hi. I've already shared a little on here but was just speaking to Vicky online & she's asked me to share a little more about how i met/knew Lou.... We met many years back when i visited London to see Special Needs (i'd stumbled across them early on & kinda fell in love with them as a band) Anyways, that day i was met by many kisses, handshakes etc from people (including a sweet,wide eyed, pretty young thing who i'm sure you can guess was our Lou) calling me 'Bobby Needs' (not my real name) which until then i'd never been known as or really experienced such warmth from people i'd never met so it's something i'll always cherish....Anyways, i ended up more or less living there, working with many a band & Lou being Lou was around alot of the time at gigs etc so we became what i'd like to think as good friends....Then, after 4 years my situation changed rather dramatically & i returned home losing touch with many that i'd met/spent time with (This was pre-Facebook) Anyways, on occasions i'd return if only for a day or 2 but as is always the case - you never get to see half the people you want (including Lou)....So, fast forward to 2011 - Special Needs announce their comeback gig at Proud & although a happy time? I'm quite nervous about seeing so many faces i've not really seen/heard from in 6+ years... The night of the gig was a mix of joy, apprehension & anxiety but minutes before Special Needs went on stage, i was outside having a quick smoke when who jumped into my arms but the one & only Lou - who, didn't seem to have aged/changed one bit!!! Eventually we went inside & watched Special Needs together, singing side by side & holding each other close as we did (Special Needs meant alot to us both) then shortly after i had to leave, promising Lou & others i'd be back to catch up & reminisce on days gone by...Sadly, that was the last time i saw her - speaking to her only briefly via (i think) msn a night or so before she left us. In my 'speech' i rambled & said i never knew Lou that well which in some ways seems wrong as i did know her & spent a great deal of time in & around her unforgettable presence but on the other hand? I wish i'd known her better as i strongly believe Lou was one of those people you meet once in a lifetime & now she's gone...but i'm proud to say she touched my life & i'll never forget her.xxx Hi. I’ve already shared a little on here but was just speaking to Vicky online & she’s asked me to share a little more about how i met/knew Lou….

We met many years back when i visited London to see Special Needs (i’d stumbled across them early on & kinda fell in love with them as a band) Anyways, that day i was met by many kisses, handshakes etc from people (including a sweet,wide eyed, pretty young thing who i’m sure you can guess was our Lou) calling me ‘Bobby Needs’ (not my real name) which until then i’d never been known as or really experienced such warmth from people i’d never met so it’s something i’ll always cherish….Anyways, i ended up more or less living there, working with many a band & Lou being Lou was around alot of the time at gigs etc so we became what i’d like to think as good friends….Then, after 4 years my situation changed rather dramatically & i returned home losing touch with many that i’d met/spent time with (This was pre-Facebook) Anyways, on occasions i’d return if only for a day or 2 but as is always the case – you never get to see half the people you want (including Lou)….So, fast forward to 2011 – Special Needs announce their comeback gig at Proud & although a happy time? I’m quite nervous about seeing so many faces i’ve not really seen/heard from in 6+ years…

The night of the gig was a mix of joy, apprehension & anxiety but minutes before Special Needs went on stage, i was outside having a quick smoke when who jumped into my arms but the one & only Lou – who, didn’t seem to have aged/changed one bit!!! Eventually we went inside & watched Special Needs together, singing side by side & holding each other close as we did (Special Needs meant alot to us both) then shortly after i had to leave, promising Lou & others i’d be back to catch up & reminisce on days
gone by…Sadly, that was the last time i saw her – speaking to her only briefly via (i think) msn a night or so before she left us.

In my ‘speech’ i rambled & said i never knew Lou that well which in some ways seems wrong as i did know her & spent a great deal of time in & around her unforgettable presence but on the other hand? I wish i’d known her better as i strongly believe Lou was one of those people you meet once in a lifetime & now she’s gone…but i’m proud to say she touched my life & i’ll never forget her.xxx

]]> Comment on Vicky’s Diary by Charlotte Saint Jean http://www.louisecattell.com/wordpress/?page_id=290#comment-121 Charlotte Saint Jean Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:24:44 +0000 http://louisecattell.com/wordpress/?page_id=290#comment-121 Dear beautiful friends I was saddened I was by the news of Louise's death - I didn't know anything about it until Friday 17th June and had I known I would have postponed by travel back to France for the memorial service - I was by strange coincidence on a yoga course at Cecile Sharp House over the weekend and sent a lot of love out for you all and of course to Louise who now flies with the angels. I think fondly of you all often especially of our skiing together in Val d'Isere many moons ago - may Louise's death not be in vain and may people wake-up to the dangers in taking any kind of drug - life is too good to let it go so quickly. Much love and warm wishes to you all.... Dear beautiful friends
I was saddened I was by the news of Louise’s death – I didn’t know anything about it until Friday 17th June and had I known I would have postponed by travel back to France for the memorial service – I was by strange coincidence on a yoga course at Cecile Sharp House over the weekend and sent a lot of love out for you all and of course to Louise who now flies with the angels. I think fondly of you all often especially of our skiing together in Val d’Isere many moons ago – may Louise’s death not be in vain and may people wake-up to the dangers in taking any kind of drug – life is too good to let it go so quickly. Much love and warm wishes to you all….

]]> Comment on Our darling Louise by Sarah http://www.louisecattell.com/wordpress/?p=1#comment-74 Sarah Sat, 28 May 2011 21:41:44 +0000 http://louisecattell.com/wordpress/?p=1#comment-74 Dear Ross & Vicky, I don't suppose you read the Telegraph, but there is an interesting quote from Dorothy Rowe this morning, who said about grief, " When we love someone our image of that person makes a home inside us, and in it's own way comforts and guides us until the day we die". I have been thinking a lot lately about how we each cope with the unbearable and things we cannot change. It keeps coming back to me that the depth of our grief is in direct proportion to the love we feel. I do hope that soon, if not now, and forever you can rejoice in and feel comforted by all the love and wonderful times you shared with Louise. The buts and if onlys are ultimately futile like so many irritating bugs to be swept away on a summer's day! With all our love, Sarah Dear Ross & Vicky,
I don’t suppose you read the Telegraph, but there is an interesting quote from Dorothy Rowe this morning, who said about grief, ” When we love someone our image of that person makes a home inside us, and in it’s own way comforts and guides us until the day we die”.
I have been thinking a lot lately about how we each cope with the unbearable and things we cannot change. It keeps coming back to me that the depth of our grief is in direct proportion to the love we feel. I do hope that soon, if not now, and forever you can rejoice in and feel comforted by all the love and wonderful times you shared with Louise.
The buts and if onlys are ultimately futile like so many irritating bugs to be swept away on a summer’s day!
With all our love, Sarah

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