Our friend and colleague Albus (Upsetting content)
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OK, it was only requests, not a demand.
Is SCOPE collecting any monies on Albus's behalf through any bank account, because someone on this forum said there was or we should do a collection for him?
Respect, and support.
Milan g
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Hi all,
Thank you for all the lovely words and messages you've shared.
We’ve received a few questions about donations and other details following Albus’ passing. As @Mary_Scope mentioned, we won’t be sharing photos (our avatars are fairly close representations) or any additional personal information, out of respect for privacy.
For those who wish to make a donation, Albus had a deep love for animals and for caring for them. His family are collecting donations for the RSPCA in his memory, to help continue that passion.
A service for Albus is being held tomorrow. For anyone wanting to take a moment of private reflection, that might be a fitting time to do so. Albus loved Halloween and was especially talented with SFX (special effects) makeup, so I imagine the service will be filled with the creativity, colour, and music that reflect all the things he loved most.
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Thank you for letting us know about the RSPCA donations. It’s such a thoughtful way for his virtual family to honour his love for animals and keep his memory alive. I assume there’s no dedicated page so I’ll make a direct donation. I’ll also light a candle tomorrow to honour Albus’s life and spirit.
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OOh I be thinking of you all tomorrow i can really imagine Albus loving Halloween so upsetting what an amazing man I send warm hugs to embrace you all I really will be thinking of you all Heaven gained the brightest angel
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Adrian , just a quick note in case it’s useful for others. The RSPCA donation page asks for Albus’s title, first name, and surname, which I found a little unclear at first. I got through by giving him the surname “Scope” that seemed to work fine, and I’ve had confirmation it went through. Thought I’d mention it in case anyone else finds that bit a bit fiddly.
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How did you donate id like too
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Thankyou I done that and for fifi gosh its so upsetting really is
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That’s such a lovely thing to do, Catherine, giving in memory of Fifi. I saw there was a section for bereaved pet owners, and I imagine Fifi wagging her tail at the thought of her mummy helping another dog feel the same love and care she knew all her life.
And yes, I feel the same about Albus. It still doesn’t feel real. So young and such a bright presence in this forum. I heard Bright Eyes on the radio in the car the other day and thought of Albus, especially the line, “How can the light that burned so brightly suddenly burn so pale?” Even though we only knew him virtually, the shock has been very real.
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Dear Catherine21.
So luvly, and kind and thoughtful of you.
I am vegan, as most Buddhists are.
Also keep being positive, strong, kind, the best in yourself Catherine, you have changed so much;
Our griefs can be a cause and IS for more kindnesses in the world.
You are wonderful and al the kind and good people on this forum.
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Theres no problem re refusing to post Albus's photo
as fraudsters avatars could use it to con people - what evil-unskillful people they are.
Shocking
And so folks, please update yourselves on antifraud measures, any advice given c/o SCOPE, you bank, by the police etc.,
and so protect your hearts.
Self compassion is very vey important, is not selfish.
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I can only imagine how his family and scope feel Albus shone through the phone computer into our lifes had so much warmth and respect for albus he made you feel heard and drawed us all in togeather as one oh bright eyes you know I used to sob as a child to bright eyes and I mean sob god I can imagine that brought a tear to your eyes I will be really thinking of Holly racheal Adrian Mary and albus family I even imagined his pigeon looking for him Ah yes fifi it hurts she was by my side when no one was really miss her Im looking after my daughters dog the wild child of billio shes keeping me on my toes !!!
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I only know Albus from the Scope boards, but he made such a big impact and was a big presence to anyone he spoke to.
I remember him setting up posts about certain World Animal Days where we could post our cat photos. Or I would see him giving advice about where to go when having benefit problems, or comfort someone who was upset, because the government was having one of their fits again.
Yes …. to me, he was a voice/text on a screen …. but he was a very important, compassionate, loving voice, and the person behind it as well, of course.
Not to mention (sorry, with my Dyspraxic mind comes an intense introvert nerdy thinking): he carries the first name of the greatest wizard of all time (Albus Dumbledore).
He is safe and whole again in the afterlife, but he is extremely missed here on Earth.
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In celebration of Albus today....
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Beautiful
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Thank you very much for sharing; donated. Albus will always be missed and remembered with great fondness.
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Thinking of Albus his family scope team its an incredibly hard day for you all today i can imagine it will be a beautiful service to honour a beautiful beautiful soul much love to you all
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Thank you again for everyone’s kind words. There was a beautiful service for him today, and I think his sister and all of his loved ones did him proud.
He was and is much loved, more than he perhaps ever knew, and he will not be forgotten.6 -
Never forgotten ❤️
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