Arlene Knop was a vital part of rec.pets.cats and rec.pets.cats.community.
Her only cat for many years, Gretchen Marie, was very much involved in
various Adventures, and was deeply involved in every Jellicle Ball, seeing
to decorations, dancing in her role of Acolyte of Bast. It was her post,
asking whether there was a place online where Honoree names could be seen,
that inspired the creation of the Walk of Remembranz.

After Gretchen Marie went to the Bridge, Little Kitty took over...she
wasn't quite as active as her predecessor (I remember Arlene's saying that
her eyesight had gotten very bad) but she picked up GM's decorating and
organizing tasks at each Ball.

Arlene went to the Bridge herself in April, 2012.

Her posts were always filled with energy and inventiveness, always kind.
When the newsgroup rec.pets.cats split up, and rec.pets.cats.community
began, it was Gretchen Marie who posted a last look around the old group,
and shut off the lights.

I've thought of you often, Arlene, and wondered but never knew why you
slipped away from the newsgroup. Rest well, friend.

Melissa

Hi Melissa,
That was a beautiful tribute to Arlene Knop.
I don't remember Arlene that well, sorry to say
RIP Sweet Arlene.
You were very loved and will be very missed by all who knew you.
I wish I had gotten to know you better.
You sounded like a very kind, energetic, loving woman.
Love,
Kyla