A Tribute to Camille

[jannb]

Camille passed way about 10 minutes till 8 this past Thursday morning on my chest with me rubbing her favorite spot on her neck like I did every night before she went to bed.

She always brought me such great pleasure, gave me all those little ones and it has been a great joy to care for her the past 3 1/2 years. Her passing has left a big gaping hole in my heart. I miss her terribly. The two threads below tell about her health problems.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/luie-camille-ellys-health-issues-very-long-69470/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/camilles-surgery-tomorrow-69697/

This link is to Camille’s memorial that Dr. Alfonso posted in his blog.
http://www.ivanalfonso.com/2011/11/in-memoriam-camille-the-veiled-chameleon/

Here are a couple videos of my little entertainer and some pictures from the day I got her to present.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRBYZXoLJ3U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kwe4yi9vLI


Camille the day I got her 4 1/2 months old

Luie meets Camille Aug. 2008

Camille eating a really good bug at 5 months old

My precious angel at 6 months old

Camille becoming such a beautiful lady at 9 months old

10 months old

Blue Camille at 13 months

Camille at 16 months doing her favorite thing, hanging in her Hibiscus tree

Camille 16 1/2 months with Luie just after mating

Some of the little ones that she gave me

Beautiful little mama at 2 years old

My lovely Camille 3 years old

Camille 3 years old

Camille (3 years) loved to eat the Hibiscus flower

Camille 3 1/2 years old

 

[TattooedFish]

Sorry for your loss bit as much as we don't want it to happen its a part of life if it helps at least she didn't go out alone u were there with her.

 

[thephotoprincess]

Oh no ... so sorry. I know how much you love her. I can imagine how heartbroken you must be ...

... I really don't know what else to say ...

~Karen

 

[jessica]

I just want to say again how sorry I am for your loss.

Camillie always seemed to glow in her pictures and how much you loved and cared for her would shine through her pictures.

Though not as much as you we will all miss her, my deepest condolences Jann I know how much she meant to you.

 

[VeiledChams]

Jann, I am deeply saddened by this. I am so sorry for your loss of Camille. She was a sweet, beautiful girl that had the best life she could have. You dedicated everything to her, and I'm sure she appreciated it.

Rest in peace Camille.



Alejandro

 

[wendyeeeo]

Oh Jann - I am so very sorry. I'm heartbroken for you. I'm too sad to even look at her pics right now - I feel as if I've known her in person the last year. I am so sorry for your loss. I know you were so very dedicated and loving to Camille (as well as your other kiddos) - you have lost a member of your family. Camille had the very, very best home that any lucky chameleon could ever hope to have. You were a gift to that little personality and her life was amazing because of you. You are in my prayers this night as you mourn your sweet girl. Thank you for sharing her with us on the forum - her photos and videos have brought many smiles since I joined last year. Hugs and hugs,
Wendy

 

[Texas Ranger]

I am so sorry Jann That had to be so hard.

 

[SonTigerPantherCham]

I too am speechless, the loss of your precious Camille is heartbreaking. You both have been on my mind wondering how she was doing.
There are no words to express your loss, my heart is with you and your baby girl.

I am glad you two had her last moments together, as it should be

anne

 

[carol5208]

Jann, I pretty much said everything to you in my email but I want to say again that you are an incredible keeper and Camille was one of the luckiest chameleons there could ever be. What a beautiful tribute to her with all of your stunning photography. She was a gem and will be missed by all. I am glad I got the chance to meet her and wish I would have made it up to your house and seen her again before she went to heaven. RIP sweet Camille.

 

[lindawaz]

Jann,

Words can not express how I feel for you right now. I wish you peace, Wonderful memories and the feeling of knowing you were the best Mom she could have ever hoped for.


My sincerest condolences to you.

Linda

 

[suzi]

Jann, I am so very sorry for your loss, I know how special Camille was to you and how hard this must be for you. I can't think of a better way for her to have gone then to have you holding her and massaging her favorite spot the two of you were very lucky to have had each other and I will keep her in my prayers. RIP Camille

 

[kinyonga]

Jann, as you already know, I'm so sorry that you lost Camille. She couldn't have lived her life with a better person though...and its good to see all the wonderful photos and videos that you have to help you keep her in your heart.

 

[panthercham]

Jann I am so sorry for your loss and I just don't know what to say.....I am stunned and was really praying that she would pull through.

Camille was loved and so well cared for and that is all any cham would ask for. She was lucky to have such a caring keeper.

My thoughts are with you Jann....sending you a big hug.

RIP sweet little girl.

 

[clarkrw3]

Jann I am at a loss for words. I am just SO very sorry!! I can only imagine what you are going through. She was such a beautiful cham and one that through your pictures, stories, and video I felt like I knew. Time is too short, and these damn things do NOT live long enough. It only takes a second for them to steal our hearts but live on a lifetime in our memories, our photos, and with that the case, Camille will live on in great style. You were a fabulous mother to her!! Keep your head up...our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rob

 

[Pilotman800]

Oh my gosh, I didn't expect this.

Jann, I am SO sorry. You loved her SO much, I can't even imagine the pain you're going through. It actually saddens me thinking about it. Just think, she lived one of the best lives a cham could ever ask for. A life with you, the most knowledgeable member on here. Im so sorry this happened, Jann. Rest in peace, Camille.

Evan

 

[Brad]

Jann, I'm very sorry to hear about Camille. She was a wonderful chameleon and we all enjoyed the forum updates and photos over the years. She was lucky to have found you.

 

[absolutbill]

Jann, my heart goes out to you. Camille was a beautiful creature and so well-loved that it always showed through in pictures. I'm sitting here crying for you over a chameleon that I've never met, such is the power that these little ones have over us. RIP Camille.

 

[DavidBuchan]

RIP Camille.......such a particularly beautiful Chameleon, thanks to the fantastic care you gave her. So sorry for your loss.

 

[d3s5]

Jann I am so, so sorry for your loss. RIP Camille. She was a beautiful chameleon and I know she had a beautiful, wonderful life with you.
Deb

 

[CleaTheChameleon]

Oh no. I'm soooo sorry to hear this.
Camille was in great hands with you and I know how much you care about her.
She was an amazing chameleon. I loved seeing pictures of her year round.
She was a sweet girl.

I'm so sorry Jann. I can't even imagain how you feel.
It will sure take time to let your heart heal. I'm here if you ever need me.
My sincere condolences.

RIP sweet sweet Camille.