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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Hannah Bilek

It’s been a little bit without winter. She inspired me when I was like 8-9 to become eco friendly and now I’m a vegetarian working on creating a eco friendly business. We miss you winter

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Becky Stadthagen

I first saw Winter when she was rescued. I am a native Tampian so I followed her story, She always was so connected to those around her. Especially the ones who seemed to relate to her the most. During this time of COVID I have thought of her strength to survive. I am a medical professional so that resonated with me . Even though I only met her once I will always think of her as family. And FAMILY IS FOEVER.

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Martina Burkhard

Winterlover1212 #missher

I am so sad and sorry about the passing of winter, I was always inspired by her story and it always will continue to inspire me, I have been wanting to see winter for 4 years now, I am so sad that the opportunity is gone. Never less, I am sending my love and hope towards the team and all the winter lovers.

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Simone Reeves

Since i found out about Winter and her story, i have always wanted to see her on my own when i would grow up. I’ve had that dream since i was about 6. I am now 15 and so sad that the chance to meet Winter is gone. But I am sure she is very happy wherever she is. I am sending my love to the team and anyone and everyone out there who loved Winter. <3

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Maria Lopez

2022, Hickory, NC, USA

I never met Winter, but She became my inspiration because I was born with a nerve damaged right leg and the doctors where I was born couldn't do anything to save it. But thankfully and American surgeon stepped forward to save my leg from being amputated. So my mom took me to chicago to get my leg fixed. And miraculously, they saved my leg just in time. When I walk, I always limped and I had to wear a brace until I was 13 years old when I wanted to quit using it. Year later, I met my husband who was born with a paralyzed vocal cord, and he said he hated his voice but I told him he doesn't have to change for the better and I love him for who he is. Thanks to that wonderful Dolphin winter, I feel more special than I was before. Hopefully there will be another dolphin like winter in the future to bring more inspiration and give it a great japanese name that means survivor. Thank you winter. Hope to see you on the other side! -Maria

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Takeimah Watkins

My very first time hearing about Winters story and her arrival to CMA, I've been following her journey with them ever sense. I live In NJ and told my family all I wanted for my birthday is to go see winter and tell her how much of an inspiration she is for not only animals, but people all over the world. I guess I'll never get my chance to meet her. But it was a blessing following her journey. Swim free Winter. I love you so much. My favorite 🐬

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Stephanie Johnson

It was when my son make a wish was to go and see Winter and we got to see her and Hope ,Nicholas,Hemingway, Rex and Rudy. She was so sweet and genital to my son and us all. I miss her so much I have cancer my self and she is my inspiration to be strong and if Winter I can do any thing in the world

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Raymond Herron

They sure Loved You Winter.I do to.I just saw the staff scatter Your ashes
The meek shall inherate the earth baby Winter.

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Jo-Ann Kelly

It was the first time we had gone to Florida March 2006. I wanted to see dolphins someone at the hotel about CWM, and that they helped animals there so we went there. we walked in gave some money and was the told about this baby dolphin with no tail, we watched a short movie about what happened to her, I was hooked. When I seen her I cried as I watched Winter swim. I have seen her 8 times since then and watcher her on seewinter .com . the second last time I seen Winter I was struggling with desperation and had tried to kill myself. ,this time when I seen her something hit me , if Winter can fight to live then why can't I. I can't explain it any better than that , it was just a feeling, she had come over the the window and showed me her tail, I started to cry. Before I left Florida I got a tattoo of Winter and it says, :if Winter can do it I can do it too, it's on my arm so I see it every day, I miss her a lot , I carry her in my heart . Jo-Ann

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I am super sad to hear winter has passed. I hope she is out there exploring an having fun will miss seeing... Read more I am super sad to hear winter has passed. I hope she is out there exploring an having fun will miss seeing the web cams and her... Read more I am super sad to hear winter has passed. I hope she... Read more

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natalia nicar

I was really sad when I heard the news of Winter's passing. I always think of her every single day

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Sandi Tapp

I was lucky enough to see Winter at the Aquarium in June 2021 with my Parents and Grandson. Ever since her movie came out I have wanted to meet her. We are truly lucky we made it there to see her before she passed. She was just as beautiful as I imagined! May she forever Rest In Peace 🙏 💞🙏

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Beate Hernandez

I remember that I met Winter for the first time in 2011 and she impressed me very much with her fascination and her inspiring play instinct and I remember Winter very fondly. I am very sad about Winter's loss. May they rest in peace 😭😭😥😥🕯️🕯️.

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Dawn Cavanaugh

I never met Winter, but the first time I first saw her was on line. I used to watch her live

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Sharon LaVoy

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Sharon LaVoy

The first and ever time I meet Winter was in Oct. 2015 after the death of my husband. My friend who lives... Read more The first and ever time I meet Winter was in Oct. 2015 after the death of my husband. My friend who lives in Tampa flew me ... Read more The first and ever time I meet Winter was in Oct. ... Read more

Austin Reagan

I first heard of Winter in the movies and I was upset when I heard of her passing and she will always have a special spot in my heart and she inspires me and hearing her story and I will never forget how much she means to me and I have been a fan of her every since I seen the movies and I have always have been a fan since I have heard of her and her story has inspired me so much.

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Delain Grohn

My wife and I are big fans of the 2 movies and are so touched by her story. We were at Disney World in April 2021, just 7 months before her passing. We decided that we should drive to Tampa and see Winter. We had never been there before and it was always on our bucket list. We are so grateful that we decided to do that. We feel lucky that we we’re able to see her. We met her, and thanked her for inspiring the world and for helping all the kids she’s helped with special needs. It was a dream come true to. We we’re also impressed with CMA and all that you do! Thank you CMA!

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Delain Grohn

Winter will always be in our hearts! Winter will always be in our hearts! Winter will always be in our hearts!

Joed Marrero Miranda

I had a similar experience for 2010 but it was for a music competition I went to with a choral group in Orlando.... Read more I had a similar experience for 2010 but it was for a music competition I went to with a choral group in Orlando. It turns out... Read more I had a similar experience for 2010 but it was for ... Read more

Willian Sutil

Herein South America, the things are so hard in Brazil, I've seen the movie, helped me to go ahead, their endurance example, and of all the team

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Linda Mollon

Raeford, NC, USA

The first time I heard of Winter was in Dolphin Tale. Courage and determination that she had RIP Winter you are always loved

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Lisa Miller

The first and last time I spent with Winter was back in 2015. My parents and daughter drove from WV to Orlando, FL to pick me up from a bad marriage and I had collected a coupon book. And there was a coupon for a family discount to CMA, so off we went. When we got there, we got to hold one of her prosthetics and take oodles of pictures! While we got to meet Hope, because I think Winter was tired, we got to hear her famous Tweety bird whistle. I'll never forget my encounter. God bless you sweet dolphin 🐬.

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Tanya Rowe

2022, Perth WA, Australia

I first heard about Winter when I saw the Dolphin Tale movie, what an inspiration Winter was to everyone who saw her. She had such courage and determination that we can all live by RIP Winter we all love you and you will be sadly missed forever x❤️

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