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| LIVING THE DREAM: The late Jim Cronin and wife Alison |
MONKEY World founder Jim Cronin's heart-broken wife made him a pledge before he tragically died of liver cancer on Saturday... our work will live on.
And Dr Alison Cronin's vow to carry on his 20 years of remarkable work at the ape rescue centre will also ease the pain felt by thousands of our readers devastated by the loss of the world-renowned conservationist, who died in New York only weeks after being diagnosed with the disease.
Jez Hermer, trustee and spokesman for Monkey World, said: "He was very clear that he wished his legacy to continue both here at Monkey World and at the various projects he has around the world.
"Part of his legacy is that he has taught others to carry on with his work. His legacy is Monkey World and changing attitudes to primates and the emphasis he put on education for younger generations to understand the importance of animal welfare.''
Every hour since the news of Jim's death, tributes from around the world have poured into the Daily Echo.
Families who enjoyed visits to Monkey World, animal lovers who admired Jim's conservation work, those he'd met and the many whose lives he touched have been moved to leave messages on the Echo's website.
They express shock at his sudden passing, but they also a great and sincere appreciation for his life's work.
Lucy Clement, in Winchester, said: "Shocked and saddened to hear of this tragic loss and my deepest sympathies to Jim's family and friends. Monkey World is one of the happiest places to be and I know that his energy and enthusiasm will continue to live on."
The Clark family, in Western Australia wrote: "Totally devastating news and our heartfelt condolences to Alison and all at Monkey World. May his caring soul live on with all the wonderful work that Monkey World achieves."
Jon Doody, of Reading wrote simply: " So sad to hear this news. The world has lost a wonderful man."
8:07am Wednesday 21st March 2007
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CommentPosted by: June Joyner, Bournemouth on 9:00am Wed 21 Mar 07
The animal kingdom have lost two dedicated men, Jim Cronin and Steve Irwin. Deepest sympathy to Alison and family,and workers at Monkey World. Jim will be sadly missed by apes and humans alike. [bold]bold[/bold]
The animal kingdom have lost two dedicated men, Jim Cronin and Steve Irwin. Deepest sympathy to Alison and family,and workers at Monkey World. Jim will be sadly missed by apes and humans alike.
Posted by: mrs elaine cameron, nottingham on 11:22am Wed 21 Mar 07
Deeply saddened by the news of Jims passing.Our thoughts are with Alison,family and all staff at Monkey World.He will be very sadly missed,and our twice yearly visits will not be the same.he was never to busy to have a friendly word and always a big smile.Deepest Sympathy,Elaine,John,Ashleigh,Morgan[bold]bold[/bold]
Deeply saddened by the news of Jims passing.Our thoughts are with Alison,family and all staff at Monkey World.He will be very sadly missed,and our twice yearly visits will not be the same.he was never to busy to have a friendly word and always a big smile.Deepest Sympathy,Elaine,John,Ashleigh,Morgan
Posted by: Michelle Elwine, Stockton-on-Tees on 12:57pm Wed 21 Mar 07
It is so sad that someone who has done so much good in this world is taken so prematurely. Our thoughts are with Alison and their family.
It is so sad that someone who has done so much good in this world is taken so prematurely. Our thoughts are with Alison and their family.
Posted by: Liz Clarke, Helensburgh Scotland on 1:40pm Wed 21 Mar 07
How saddened to hear the news about Jim from friends in Christchurch who kindly adopted me a Monkey 2 years ago. I have visited on numerous occasions and adopted again.All my love and sympathy go to Alison and all at Monkey World at this time. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knows how dedicated he was.What a beautiful man.
How saddened to hear the news about Jim from friends in Christchurch who kindly adopted me a Monkey 2 years ago. I have visited on numerous occasions and adopted again.All my love and sympathy go to Alison and all at Monkey World at this time. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knows how dedicated he was.What a beautiful man.
Posted by: Stephanie, Berkshire on 1:43pm Wed 21 Mar 07
My thoughts are so with Alison my father has terminal liver cancer at the moment and its awful , I will pray for her to be strong, and continue her good work! What a wonderful man he was an angel sent from heaven! x[bold]bold[/bold]
My thoughts are so with Alison my father has terminal liver cancer at the moment and its awful , I will pray for her to be strong, and continue her good work! What a wonderful man he was an angel sent from heaven! x
Posted by: marina hood, bournemouth. dorset on 1:45pm Wed 21 Mar 07
my family and i have visited Monkey World many times.we were so saddened to hear of Jims death.what a truely wonderful man he was. our condolances go to his wife and family,and staff at Monkey World.
my family and i have visited Monkey World many times.we were so saddened to hear of Jims death.what a truely wonderful man he was. our condolances go to his wife and family,and staff at Monkey World.
Posted by: Andy Saunders, Christchurch Dorset on 1:56pm Wed 21 Mar 07
Jim Cronin. "You leave this world in a far better state than when you came in." God bless you. R.I.P
Jim Cronin. "You leave this world in a far better state than when you came in." God bless you. R.I.P
Posted by: Margaret Southon, Poole Dorset on 2:45pm Wed 21 Mar 07
How very sad to hear about the loss of Jim Cronin. I have been a supporter for 5 years and have an adopted gibbon. Have also visited many times and always been so impressed at how well all the monkeys were loved and looked after. Many people have said it will be a poorer world without him but having read that Alison has pledged to carry on the good work wherever he is Jim will be supporting her. My thoughts are very much with Alison, the family and all at the Sanctuary who must be finding it terribly hard at the moment. RIP Jim you will never be forgotten.
How very sad to hear about the loss of Jim Cronin. I have been a supporter for 5 years and have an adopted gibbon. Have also visited many times and always been so impressed at how well all the monkeys were loved and looked after. Many people have said it will be a poorer world without him but having read that Alison has pledged to carry on the good work wherever he is Jim will be supporting her. My thoughts are very much with Alison, the family and all at the Sanctuary who must be finding it terribly hard at the moment. RIP Jim you will never be forgotten.
Posted by: Megan, Bolton Lancs on 5:00pm Wed 21 Mar 07
I am absolutely gutted that this wonderful person is no longer with us. He and his wife have opened my eyes to the cruelty in this world. Alison must be devastated but she should be comforted that he will always be with her in her heart and in all our thoughts.
I am absolutely gutted that this wonderful person is no longer with us. He and his wife have opened my eyes to the cruelty in this world. Alison must be devastated but she should be comforted that he will always be with her in her heart and in all our thoughts.
Posted by: sue sadler, Poole Dorset on 8:27pm Wed 21 Mar 07
My deepest sympathies to Alison, all staff at Monkey World and to all the animals who have lost a very special person. RIP Jim
My deepest sympathies to Alison, all staff at Monkey World and to all the animals who have lost a very special person. RIP Jim
Posted by: Sue Longman, Bournemouth on 11:06pm Wed 21 Mar 07
Am very sad to hear of the sad loss of Jim. I am a great fan of monkey world and he will be trully missed by so many. I have followed progress at monkey world for many years and was lucky enough at one stage to adopt one of the chimps. I love monkey world and Jim and Alison have done so much good, My deepest sympathy goes to Alison, her family and of course all the staff who do such a wonderful job. I am sure Jim will always be with you.
Am very sad to hear of the sad loss of Jim. I am a great fan of monkey world and he will be trully missed by so many. I have followed progress at monkey world for many years and was lucky enough at one stage to adopt one of the chimps. I love monkey world and Jim and Alison have done so much good, My deepest sympathy goes to Alison, her family and of course all the staff who do such a wonderful job. I am sure Jim will always be with you.
Posted by: Joanne, Adelaide, South Australia on 4:06am Thu 22 Mar 07
I keep up to date on poole news via the Echo website and was so sad to read of the passing of Jim. Before we moved to Oz, Monkey World was a great favourite of our family and I send my deepest sympathy to Alison and the staff.
I keep up to date on poole news via the Echo website and was so sad to read of the passing of Jim. Before we moved to Oz, Monkey World was a great favourite of our family and I send my deepest sympathy to Alison and the staff.
Posted by: Lin, Bournemouth on 3:17pm Thu 22 Mar 07
With deepest sympathy to Alison and all the staff at Monkey World,We have spent happy times there with our grandchildren.May the ggod work Jim created continue under Alisons watchful eye.RIP[bold]bold[/bold]
With deepest sympathy to Alison and all the staff at Monkey World,We have spent happy times there with our grandchildren.May the ggod work Jim created continue under Alisons watchful eye.RIP
Posted by: Karen, Wiltshire on 9:29pm Thu 22 Mar 07
I was absolutely shocked and saddened to read about Jim's very premature death last night.
Whilst I have visited Monkey World, I have only been watching Monkey Business since getting Sky 6 months ago. Since that time, we have watched it almost every night.
Jim came across as such a lovely, happy person that I feel like I knew him. How utterly sad that someone who did so much for, often forgotten, animals has died so young. I watched tonight's episode in tears.
All our love to Alison, Eleanor and all the staff at Monkey World. You will be very much missed by all.
I was absolutely shocked and saddened to read about Jim's very premature death last night.
Whilst I have visited Monkey World, I have only been watching Monkey Business since getting Sky 6 months ago. Since that time, we have watched it almost every night.
Jim came across as such a lovely, happy person that I feel like I knew him. How utterly sad that someone who did so much for, often forgotten, animals has died so young. I watched tonight's episode in tears.
All our love to Alison, Eleanor and all the staff at Monkey World. You will be very much missed by all.
Posted by: Sarah, Lincolnshire on 12:35am Fri 23 Mar 07
My son and I are so saddened to hear about Jim.
He was an outstanding man and will be very much missed.
Our thoughts go out to Alison, Eleanor, his family and all at Monkey World and of course all the animals who have lost a great friend and champion.
My son and I are so saddened to hear about Jim.
He was an outstanding man and will be very much missed.
Our thoughts go out to Alison, Eleanor, his family and all at Monkey World and of course all the animals who have lost a great friend and champion.
Posted by: Lorna Matheson, glasgow on 1:49pm Fri 23 Mar 07
I was devastated to hear the news of the passing of Jim Cronin.Having lost a dear family member myself to cancer this month,i can empathise how Alison and all those close to Jim are feeling and my thoughts are with you.Jim was a wonderful,caring man who did so much good in his life and we will always remember this and continue to support the work of monkey world.Much love.xx
I was devastated to hear the news of the passing of Jim Cronin.Having lost a dear family member myself to cancer this month,i can empathise how Alison and all those close to Jim are feeling and my thoughts are with you.Jim was a wonderful,caring man who did so much good in his life and we will always remember this and continue to support the work of monkey world.Much love.xx
Posted by: Rosemarie Bruin, Boscombe Bournemouth on 2:54pm Fri 23 Mar 07
Please send my deepest sympathy to Alison and all the staff at Monkey World. I was shocked to hear the news of Jim Cronin death. Although I did not know Jim or Alison I am dedicated to wathching Monkey World on TV. I love hearing about the primates and follow there progress all the time. The dedication and hard work by Jim and Alsion and all the staff amazes me. Jim will be sadly missed but his work and memory will always carry on.
Rose Bruin
Please send my deepest sympathy to Alison and all the staff at Monkey World. I was shocked to hear the news of Jim Cronin death. Although I did not know Jim or Alison I am dedicated to wathching Monkey World on TV. I love hearing about the primates and follow there progress all the time. The dedication and hard work by Jim and Alsion and all the staff amazes me. Jim will be sadly missed but his work and memory will always carry on.
Rose Bruin
Posted by: Kelly Martin on 3:34pm Fri 23 Mar 07
I am so sad to have just read about Jim's passing. My heart goes out to Alison and everyone who ever met Jim. I really enjoy watching monkey world and hope to one day visit and see all the wonderful work that Jim has done. I am so pleased to hear that Alison is continuing his legacy. Rest in peace Jim. All my thoughts are with you Alison, be safe ****
I am so sad to have just read about Jim's passing. My heart goes out to Alison and everyone who ever met Jim. I really enjoy watching monkey world and hope to one day visit and see all the wonderful work that Jim has done. I am so pleased to hear that Alison is continuing his legacy. Rest in peace Jim. All my thoughts are with you Alison, be safe ****
Posted by: Hilary Metcalfe, Mudeford on 11:02am Sat 24 Mar 07
We were devastated to hear about Jim's premature death. Our sincere sympathy to Alison, family & all at Monkey World. He was an amazing man, so dedicated, kind & inspirational. We all enjoy visiting Monkey World & are pleased to hear that his legacy will live on. Su[italic]italic[/italic] [quote]quote[/quote] ch a sad loss.
We were devastated to hear about Jim's premature death. Our sincere sympathy to Alison, family & all at Monkey World. He was an amazing man, so dedicated, kind & inspirational. We all enjoy visiting Monkey World & are pleased to hear that his legacy will live on. Su
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ch a sad loss.
Posted by: Sarah, Heathrow on 11:53am Sat 24 Mar 07
Couldn't believe the news! A truly wonderful man with the biggest heart and kidest smile. Alison and all the team at Monkey World must be devastated. It is one of my favourite places to be amongst those he gave a better life to. I wish Alison and all the team the strength to carry on the good work ****
Couldn't believe the news! A truly wonderful man with the biggest heart and kidest smile. Alison and all the team at Monkey World must be devastated. It is one of my favourite places to be amongst those he gave a better life to. I wish Alison and all the team the strength to carry on the good work ****
Posted by: Dennis, London on 9:06am Sun 25 Mar 07
I was very shocked to hear of Jim's passing - truely a huge loss to the animal conservation community and the many people who supported his and Alison's amazing work. My thoughts to Jim's family and friends during this difficult time.
I was very shocked to hear of Jim's passing - truely a huge loss to the animal conservation community and the many people who supported his and Alison's amazing work. My thoughts to Jim's family and friends during this difficult time.
Posted by: Josie Parker, North Yorkshire UK on 7:32pm Sun 25 Mar 07
Really sad to hear of Jim Cronon's passing. all sympathies to Alison and his family. The animal world, especially the primates, have lost one of their best friends and most loyal supporters.
Really sad to hear of Jim Cronon's passing. all sympathies to Alison and his family. The animal world, especially the primates, have lost one of their best friends and most loyal supporters.
Posted by: Sue, New Zealand on 12:10am Tue 27 Mar 07
Very saddened to hear the news of Jim's passing. Before moving to NZ 6 years ago, we visited Monkey World with our children and they loved it. What a very sad loss.
Very saddened to hear the news of Jim's passing. Before moving to NZ 6 years ago, we visited Monkey World with our children and they loved it. What a very sad loss.
Posted by: pamela&edward hargreaves, Morecambe Lancs on 6:11pm Tue 27 Mar 07
We are in shock at the moment having just learnt the sad news of Jim's death.We have been going to monkey world for a few years now and have adopted two chimps.We send our prayers and thoughts to all,Jim will missed by everyone.God bless you all.
We are in shock at the moment having just learnt the sad news of Jim's death.We have been going to monkey world for a few years now and have adopted two chimps.We send our prayers and thoughts to all,Jim will missed by everyone.God bless you all.
Posted by: pat mclean davies, newport wales on 7:21pm Wed 28 Mar 07
I,m so,so saddened at the tragic loss of Jim
Much ,much to early,and he had so much left he wanted to do.
He,ll NEVER be forgotten,he touched my life,and so many others.
May god give him peace,and give Alison the strength to carry foreward with his work.
They were an amazing team,and my heart goes out to her,and all at Monkey World.
I,m so,so saddened at the tragic loss of Jim
Much ,much to early,and he had so much left he wanted to do.
He,ll NEVER be forgotten,he touched my life,and so many others.
May god give him peace,and give Alison the strength to carry foreward with his work.
They were an amazing team,and my heart goes out to her,and all at Monkey World.
Posted by: RalphEdwards, Liverpool on 9:37am Sun 1 Apr 07
I have just heard the so very sad news of Jims passing,Alison iam so sorry,this is the third weep i have had, first mr Aspinall,then Steve Irwin and now Jim,three of the finest men to walk this earth,i am glad you will be carrying on with the good work,once again i am so sorry,Gog bless you and all at Monkeyworld,R,Edwards.
I have just heard the so very sad news of Jims passing,Alison iam so sorry,this is the third weep i have had, first mr Aspinall,then Steve Irwin and now Jim,three of the finest men to walk this earth,i am glad you will be carrying on with the good work,once again i am so sorry,Gog bless you and all at Monkeyworld,R,Edwards.
Posted by: Carla and Charlie, London on 1:06pm Sun 1 Apr 07
Absolutely speechless! My thoughts are with Alison, Jim's family and all the keepers at the park. God bless you Jim. You were a great man.
Absolutely speechless! My thoughts are with Alison, Jim's family and all the keepers at the park. God bless you Jim. You were a great man.
Posted by: Sue & Ang, West Lothian, Scotland on 11:00am Tue 3 Apr 07
[bold]bold[/bold] [bold]If there is a god - WHY???[/bold]
Alison, we could tell how much Jim meant to you in every program we watched. Our thoughts are with you. This is another HUGE loss to a planet that needs so much help.
Jim - you will be missed.
If there is a god - WHY???
Alison, we could tell how much Jim meant to you in every program we watched. Our thoughts are with you. This is another HUGE loss to a planet that needs so much help.
Jim - you will be missed.
Posted by: Jackie Davey, Chesterfield on 9:23pm Wed 4 Apr 07
Jim Cronin will be sadly missed.I loved his passion and determination he showed in pursuing what was in his heart.His memory will live on in all Monkey World fans and followers, Alison and Jim deserve a knighthood for all the work they both have done.I feel for all the staff at Monkey World.What a great Loss.
Jim Cronin will be sadly missed.I loved his passion and determination he showed in pursuing what was in his heart.His memory will live on in all Monkey World fans and followers, Alison and Jim deserve a knighthood for all the work they both have done.I feel for all the staff at Monkey World.What a great Loss.
Posted by: angie & latif family, north east Uk on 4:29pm Sat 7 Apr 07
Iam devastated at the loss of a trully selfless man who give so much to our closest relation I met him and am thankful of that he was kind and very unasuming as friendly and even more charming than his on screen image.
My heart goes out to Allison, Jeremy, His daughter and all his family and friends and of course all the primates whose lives he made happier
Monkey world is so wonderful to visit we will come down again this year esp to celebrate and comemrate Jim and the wonderful work he started for us all to carry on
Iam devastated at the loss of a trully selfless man who give so much to our closest relation I met him and am thankful of that he was kind and very unasuming as friendly and even more charming than his on screen image.
My heart goes out to Allison, Jeremy, His daughter and all his family and friends and of course all the primates whose lives he made happier
Monkey world is so wonderful to visit we will come down again this year esp to celebrate and comemrate Jim and the wonderful work he started for us all to carry on
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