In Memoriam of Mort – A tribute from Tracey

“The irony of Mort’s name didn’t go unnoticed. Named after a character called ‘the apprentice to death,’ (such a great name, Ellen!) it was quite fitting that he came into my home as I am a gravestone carver. Mort not only became part of my fur family he became a forever lasting love! Knowing he was a “scratch n’ dent” kitten I was still quite shocked at how quickly he started to decline. FIP took him only 4 weeks, a shock to everyone. Mort taught me so much in so little time. He showed me how important the process is to acknowledge death, to mark a love ones passing, and mostly, remember how to live! I can’t thank the Chris Griffey Memorial Fund enough for all the love and care you bring to the cat and kitten world. Thank you with all my heart!”

“The wizards, such of them who were still on their feet and conscious, were rather surprised to see that Death was wearing an apron and holding a small kitten.” – Mort, as quoted in the Discworld book series by Terry Pratchett.