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We Wanted to let you know how sorry we are to get the news about your Mom....
You all have had such a traumatic year....The unexpected loss of Dorothy is a shock to us, and we want you to know you will be in our thoughts and prayers....We are so unhappy that we won't be sharing stories with her in Nashville any more....She will be missed....
Dick & Bonnie
What a shock to hear of the death of Dot. She and I had become good e-mail friends as she and Cathy had the mutual love of animals as I do. She told me all about the rescue of a little dog she and Cathy made on a visit I believe she said to her brother on the way home from the reunion. She rescued and paid for a little dog to have surgery for a kidney stone and they adopted it and brought it home to join two other little dogs and Cathy's new kitty that replaced her old kitty who died as a result of Diabetes.
Dot also was a big fan of the 517th and I know before I met them I saw her name on your letters so many times. They were wonderful people and poor Andrew went through a long illness around the time Leo did. Dot never mentioned any medical problems about herself and this is a total shock. It was Oct. 3rd I got a long letter from her. My heart goes out to Cathy and the rest of her family. I feel like I have lost a new friend.
Best wishes to all,
Joyce Turco
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I really enjoyed meeting her and talking to the both of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen
We all need time to sort out our feeling especially in what you are facing. Just remember don't set there and get to depressed. Call me and I can just be a listening post. I have big shoulders. Remember I have been there and I know what it feels like and it hurts like hell.
barb
Cathy,
Unbelievable, like you I am in shock. So hard to comprehend. I am so very very sorry. And what only 2 months since Andy passed away?
Cathy, be strong, I saw a sign on a church marquee this week that read,
When you get to your wit's end, You will find God there.
I hope you go to God, only he can help you now. I will be praying for you.
Love, Ann
Cindy, Eugene and I are very sad to hear this as soon as you are home please call or e-mail us as we would like to come by the house to wish you our deepest sympathy in person. Having a mother that died unexpectedly and tragically in a fire, I know what you are experiencing as far as the shock goes (Happened when I was 18). The shock will always remain but you eventually learn to cope with such a great loss.
Please know... that your Mom really lived a full life doing the things she loved (caring selflessly for family and others) although she died at an early age. It will take time for you to accept the fact that she is truly in a better place now. As you stated in your e-mail you all will still go to the concert. That is good because your mother is truly still with you in spirit and would have wanted you all to do the planned event. I believe as with my Mom her wish is for you all to still be happy and take care of each other as a family. Her legacy to you all was that of caring for family, your fellow man, and the animals of this earth. You and your family are in our prayers Cindy.
Daphne and Eugene
I’ve always known you’re a smart cookie :) and you’re right, people do watch. I know it well from the comments made to us a/b how our family handled and reacted to our granddaughter Hadley’s cancer treatments and amputation.
You have a peaceful week, Cindy, and know your mom is in perfect health and in the company of our awesome Lord.
Our prayers to you, Kat
Cathy,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Anybody losing a mother is hard but especially for you and the special bond you and your Mom had. Just know I'm sending love and prayers from here.
Holly
Cathy,
I just read Sue's post about the Georgia show. I want you to know how sorry I was to read about your mom. As tears come to my eyes as I write this, I wish there was more I could do than just express my condolences.
Take care,
Miriam
Hello Cathy,
I'm very sorry about the death of your mother and you have my sympathy. Dot was more than a friend. She was someone special.
Ben
Cathy,
I cannot tell you how sorry I am to hear about your mom, she was such a wonderful woman. We will really really miss her. I wanted you to know, I just read my email. She will be in heaven with Jesus I know, but that will not make the missing of her any less painful. If there is anything I can do, anything, please let me know.
I love you my friend,
Lynn H
Ben,
We are so sorry to hear about Dorothy. We met her 1st at the Mini-reunion in Kissimmee several years ago. We renewed our acquaintance at the Savannah reunion. She was a very lovely person. I also felt that she was very loyal to the troopers of the 517th. We have lost a very good friend.
Jesse & Lou Darden
Hi Cathy,
I just received an E-mail from Janet. Cathy I am numb. I am so sorry and I know words are not easy to say nor are they easy to hear at this time. I have you and your family in my prayers Cath.
If you need me just holler. If you ever want to talk, let me know. There is always a reason sometimes we cannot comprehend because it hurts so much, but we are all part of a bigger plan, one that is revealed to us slowly within God's time.
I always enjoyed chatting with your mom and she always made me feel so welcome when I'd send an IM. I know she is watching over you and she's with Andrew. He's showing her around and introducing her to all his family and friends way up there. For all we know, she's probably telling my dad, "You have a good son!" I am a firm believer that we will all be together when God says it's time.
You are always in my prayers Cathy and your family too.
Love you dear.
Vito
Cathy,
Unbelievable, like you I am in shock. So hard to comprehend. I am so very very sorry. And what only 2 months since Andy passed away?
Cathy, be strong, I saw a sign on a church marquee this week that read,
When you get to your wit's end, You will find God there.
I hope you go to God, only he can help you now. I will be praying for you.
Love, Ann
Dear Cathy: You have my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Mimi. I wrote a rather long letter to Cindy and I hope she will share it with you. It is tragic when a life is taken away so quickly. It is never easy to give up someone we love. I have been that route a number of times and it never gets easy. But I have offered prayers for all of you and I know God listens. God never gives up on us.
One thing I know for sure, and I have tears as I write this to you, Mimi would want you to go on with your life and enjoy every hour of every day no matter where you live or what you do. I hope you enjoy the concert and I am sure you will. It will bring you comfort and joy to see and hear your special friend.
My father used to say, You can't hurt your eyes by looking on the bright side. Right now that probably does not seem possible but it will come with time. Now you can be thankful for the special people you have who will walk through this time of mourning with you. Happiness, I have found since losing Noel, is enhanced by others but does not depend upon others. We have to make the best of what God hands us. I sound like Preacher Wilcox but I hope some of this will help you "mend."
I send lots of love along with my prayers. I forgot to mention in Cindy's letter that I will surely donate to the memorial. Your Mom would like it to be for the animals and their safe and good care.
Much love, BettyLou
Cathy,
I am so incredibly sad...I just don't know what to say to you. I thought your mom was an incredible lady and I will miss her. I'll see that Kathy is aware of the situation.
Look forward to seeing you in GA.
I'm so sorry...
-Sue
Dear Ben: We were so sorry to read about the sudden death of Dorothy Gleisberg. What a lost to you, the association and most importantly, her family. Your description underscores what an inspiration she was. She will be missed, but with the spirit she obviously had and the ideas she gave to you, she will continue to be with us. Thank you for sharing her first message on Mail Call. Now Alan and I will know and remember her impact on you and the association each time we read Mail Call. Would you be so kind as to convey our sympathy to her daughter, Cathy? Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Pat Seitz and Alan Greer
I am Patricia Orengo from Sospel, France. My husband Roland and I met your mother in Savannah, Georgia during the 517 th reunion. We don't know your mother we have just met her during these few days. But I would like to tell you how much your tribute to your Mom is beautiful, with love, tenderness, plenty of marvellous souvenirs. It touched me a lot.
Please accept our sympathy.
Best regards
Patricia and Roland Orengo
Hi,
I never met Dorothy, only chatted with her and Cathy on instant Message. I remember one Friday night, they were playing cards, Bridge I think. Well, I was IM'ng with Cathy and I guess I was making Cathy laugh so hard, that Dot started to laugh and then told Cathy to tell me that Cathy and I were making too much noise and she wasn't able to concentrate.
I had so many good times chatting with Dorothy, she always made me feel like a person and was never demeaning. I know you can't know someone without meeting the person, but through her IM's, I could tell that Dot "IS" a nice person. You see friends, people who are sincere, touch lives, do for others, they go onto the next level of existence that God promises. That's why I won't refer to Dot as "was" she is.
Dot, I love you dear. Thank you for being a friend.
Vito
My deepest condolensces to Cathy G. and all of her family. God bless them all and grant them peace during this time. I certainly remember "Mom" from the fan club get-togethers here in Nashville. I was always so impressed and humbled by her dedication and love to Ms. Cathy.
Take care Cathy, and know you and your family are truly in prayer.
I came to know Dorothy through the years mostly through Fan Fair. Every year, she and Cathy would pack up and make the trip to Nashville. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and we will all miss her. Only 65, Dorothy had just recently lost her husband, Andrew. Our best to you Cathy and all your family!"
Sue, Kathy Mattea Fan Club President
I just wanted to say how sorry I am for the loss of your mother. I did not know Dorothy but I went to school with Cindy and hope that someone would pass along to her my condolences. I know that its difficult when a parent passes and I will say a prayer for her.
Ken Housewright
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