Memories of Winter The Dolphin

In memory of

Winter the Dolphin

Clearwater, FL

October 10, 2005 - November 11, 2021

Oct 10, 2005 - Nov 11, 2021

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Lex Green — 2022 Art by me :D Winter has been my inspiration since I was little, although I don’t lack a limb. When I was young, I fought disease (not sharing the specifics for personal reasons) and was very close to giving up. Winter gave me the strength to pull through, and I owe her everything for that. It had been my dream since then to meet her in person, but unfortunately I never got the chance. But, she is with all of us in spirit. I find peace in that fact. Swim free, sweet girl.

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Amber Bessett I watch both dolphin tale movie and winter was my faviorte dolphin along with hope and winter inspired me to go swimming with the dolphin in march but I will always miss you winter you are love by every one and you are miss by everyone and in my art class I drawing a dolphin to remind me of winter

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Bethany Keller I was [devastated and sad ] when I heard the news of Winter's passing.

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Bethany Keller – "I will surely miss winter the dolphin not only in the dolphin tale movies, but in real life too! She touched... Read more my heart by how special and loving she was with everyone who worked with her not only in the movies but also the people outside of the movies:) I'm so relieved to hear and know that there are people who really care, and want to help marine life animals when their in trouble, or in a life or death situation:) I would like to thank everyone at CMA for doing everything they do for all marine animals, no matter the size of the animal or the condition the animals are in. Although I didn't get to go visit Winter at CMA, I witnessed that she was a very special, and unique, and precious animal icon for everyone!!! I will really miss her:) Read less" "I will surely miss winter the dolphin not only in the dolphin tale movies, but in real life too! She touched my heart by how special... Read more and loving she was with everyone who worked with her not only in the movies but also the people outside of the movies:) I'm so relieved to hear and know that there are people who really care, and want to help marine life animals when their in trouble, or in a life or death situation:) I would like to thank everyone at CMA for doing everything they do for all marine animals, no matter the size of the animal or the condition the animals are in. Although I didn't get to go visit Winter at CMA, I witnessed that she was a very special, and unique, and precious animal icon for everyone!!! I will really miss her:) Read less" "I will surely miss winter the dolphin not only in the... Read more dolphin tale movies, but in real life too! She touched my heart by how special and loving she was with everyone who worked with her not only in the movies but also the people outside of the movies:) I'm so relieved to hear and know that there are people who really care, and want to help marine life animals when their in trouble, or in a life or death situation:) I would like to thank everyone at CMA for doing everything they do for all marine animals, no matter the size of the animal or the condition the animals are in. Although I didn't get to go visit Winter at CMA, I witnessed that she was a very special, and unique, and precious animal icon for everyone!!! I will really miss her:) Read less"

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Tyler McNeal Winter the Dolphin. I never met you in real life, but you truly inspired me. You taught me to push past the impossible barriers. You inspired me to become a marine biologist and my mission was to meet you someday. I can no longer fulfill this mission though. All the CMA staff have my condolences and I truly do wish them well and thank them for doing their best for Winter during her final hours. I will miss you and it feels like the loss of family. You now swim on in the Gulf of Mexico and your legacy carries on at CMA. I am dedicated to making sure the world never forgets the wonderful CMA staff and Winter herself. Swim free.

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Winter Hope When Winter's ash was released it was the most saddest moment a caregiver even kissed the ash before it got realesed. Love you with my whole heart Winter

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Martina Burkhard – "it was so so heartbreaking and touching, crying again" "it was so so heartbreaking and touching, crying again" "it was so so heartbreaking and touching, crying again... Read more Read less"

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Meredith Bogott — 2020 My first time meeting Winter 💙🐬

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Kemper Smith There is no way of measuring the impact Winter had on so many people. She represented the possibilities of human animal cooperation at its very best. She provided hope to those who had lost hope and gave love to all she met. I will truly miss her and her gifts.

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Winter is so special and will always be loved and remembered for the hearts she touched and continues to touch. We also need to love all the other dolphins at CMA and all the other nonreleasable rescues there as well. They can also teach us and touch our hearts.

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Riana Vorster – "I was there seeing her the day before she passed. I am from Texas, and I had been watching the web cams... Read more for months daily, getting to know all of the beautiful animals from a far. I was so excited to go to Clearwater, and see them in person. So sad when I found out she was sick. I spent many hours at the Aquarium, and even saw the trainers, and vet do a sonogram on Winter. When she passed the next day I was devastated. I was also on the news the Friday after she passed because I took flowers and cards to the aquarium. She was so special, and such an inspiration. I am so glad she is back in her home. The ocean. Read less" "I was there seeing her the day before she passed. I am from Texas, and I had been watching the web cams for months daily, getting... Read more to know all of the beautiful animals from a far. I was so excited to go to Clearwater, and see them in person. So sad when I found out she was sick. I spent many hours at the Aquarium, and even saw the trainers, and vet do a sonogram on Winter. When she passed the next day I was devastated. I was also on the news the Friday after she passed because I took flowers and cards to the aquarium. She was so special, and such an inspiration. I am so glad she is back in her home. The ocean. Read less" "I was there seeing her the day before she passed. ... Read moreI am from Texas, and I had been watching the web cams for months daily, getting to know all of the beautiful animals from a far. I was so excited to go to Clearwater, and see them in person. So sad when I found out she was sick. I spent many hours at the Aquarium, and even saw the trainers, and vet do a sonogram on Winter. When she passed the next day I was devastated. I was also on the news the Friday after she passed because I took flowers and cards to the aquarium. She was so special, and such an inspiration. I am so glad she is back in her home. The ocean. Read less"

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Deirdre Fowler – "❤ Winter" "❤ Winter" "❤ Winter"

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Riana Vorster – "She will forever be in my heart, and on my mind. So excited about the new rescue, Apollo. Can't wait to come... Read more to Clearwater to see him. Read less" "She will forever be in my heart, and on my mind. So excited about the new rescue, Apollo. Can't wait to come to Clearwater to ... Read moresee him. Read less" "She will forever be in my heart, and on my mind. So... Read more excited about the new rescue, Apollo. Can't wait to come to Clearwater to see him. Read less"

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Beate Hernandez I was [ how you felt ] when I heard the news of Winter's passing.

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Allen Wiener — 2011, Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL, USA Visiting our neighbor at the Aquarium

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Allen Wiener – "We were so fortunate to live near the Aquarium and able to often visit with Winter. Just seeing her was ... Read morean inspiration, as was seeing the children who took so much strength from her. She must be in a better place now. Thank you, Winter. Will we meet again? Read less" "We were so fortunate to live near the Aquarium and able to often visit with Winter. Just seeing her was an inspiration, as was... Read more seeing the children who took so much strength from her. She must be in a better place now. Thank you, Winter. Will we meet again? Read less" "We were so fortunate to live near the Aquarium and ... Read moreable to often visit with Winter. Just seeing her was an inspiration, as was seeing the children who took so much strength from her. She must be in a better place now. Thank you, Winter. Will we meet again? Read less"

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emily Shrader I first found out about her when i was 5. I was struggling with a tone of learning disability and feeding disorder. I stopped eating all solids for a while. Winter just became a part of me. I would always talk about her. Im 12 now and i still hold her in my hear and mind

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Alisa Clark I have loved winter ever since her accident. R. I.P sweet girl

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Maryum Emran Winters death hit me hard. I first found out about her after I watched Dolphin Tale and I fell in love with dolphins, when I watched the second movie that did nothing but make me love them and want to visit Winter and Hope even more. I never was able to see her but I hope I’ll be able to visit Hope someday. My love for them will continue growing and I’m devastated about Winters death I cried a lot when I received the email and I will remember her forever.

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Iris Honeck — 2019, Mannheim, Germany

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Taylor Kressley Thanks so much for inspiring us all winter I only got to meet you before you were famous but I fell in love with you…. Your death hit me so hard.. fly high pretty girl tweety bird.. you are with Panama and are in the ocean again.. everyone is proud of how far you have came. And still proud of you today as you get to be back in the ocean even in ashes

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