A tribute to Sarah

We lost our wonderful ‘Sarah Bear’ yesterday.

On occasions like this, when the injustice of losing such a special person strikes deep, those who are left behind to mourn find comfort in each other. Everyone who knew Sarah loved her. She was a very calm, gentle soul and totally without malice. She was dignity personified, especially during the illness which eventually took her from us. And above all else she was an extremely caring, thoughtful person who always put other people before her.

Sarah was a big fan of Warwickshire county cricket club, hence her nickname ‘Bear’, and was dedicated to supporting them. But it was through the 2006 series of Strictly Come Dancing that we first got to know her, as we all came together in a wonderful fusion of cricket and dance, cheering on a certain batsman whilst laughing and joking on the forums. It hurts incredibly to think that both Sarah and Dee, so active on the forums and such a big part of our community, are now lost to us.

I count myself much blessed to have met with Sarah three times in the last five years. Some knew her far better than I and most assuredly feel her loss even more keenly. Yet it is a tribute to how highly regarded Sarah was amongst us that even those who were not fortunate enough to have met her in person are reeling from the horrible news.

A month ago I sent Sarah a little Teddy Bear in a pink hoodie, with the slogan ‘Lovely Sarah Bear rocks’.

Our lovely Sarah will always rock.

xxx